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Our new JHE Newsletter is out! Catch up on our news, views, and insights from Ukraine, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Moldova, the UK, Russia, Italy, Germany and more

Shana Tova! Did you miss something on JHE this past month? Catch up with our Newsletter — the September-Shana Tova issue is now out. News, views, and insights from Ukraine, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Moldova, the UK, Russia, Italy, … continue reading →

Hungary Update: Progress in the restoration of the synagogue in Kőszeg

Following years of false starts and failed announcements, restoration is well under way on the long-derelict 19th century synagogue in Kőszeg, Hungary — plans for which we detailed October 2020. The synagogue, which is owned by the state, will become … continue reading →

Jewish cemetery 2021 clean-ups — Round-up #3. They rarely grab headlines, but dozens of Jewish cemetery clean-ups by volunteers and others go on in many countries

For the third time this year, we are publishing a round-up of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives, by volunteers and others, taking place in various European countries. The occasional incidents of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries make headlines … continue reading →