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Poland: B’nai B’rith International’s 2026 “Gratitude Awards” to Poles who preserve Jewish heritage and memory

B’nai B’rith International has presented its 2026 Gratitude Award honoring Polish citizens who have shown commitment to preserving Jewish heritage in Poland and cultivating Jewish-Polish relations. Presented June 28 in Lublin at the Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin, the awards went to … continue reading →

Italy: A powerful storm caused serious damage in Venice’s two historic Jewish cemeteries

A powerful storm earlier this month toppled numerous trees in the two Jewish cemeteries of Venice, causing damage that is estimated will run into tens of thousands of euro. The Jewish community president and others inspected the damage June 24. … continue reading →

Belarus: A board game under development called Shtetl aims to introduce players of all ages to Jewish small-town life in the former Pale of Settlement.

A new cultural strategy board game under development aims to introduce players of all ages to  Jewish small-town life in the former Pale of Settlement. Called Shtetl, the game is a project of the Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center, which works … continue reading →