The Bente Kahan Foundation has begun to restore the more than century-old mikveh in Wrocław, Poland as both a functioning ritual bath and space for a permanent exhibition dedicated to the narrative of the Jewish lIfe cycle. The mikveh … continue reading →
We are happy to forward this Call for Papers for the conference Urban Jewish Heritage: Presence and Absence The conference will take place in Krakow, Poland, September 3-7, 2018 Deadline for submission of a 300 word abstract is: April … continue reading →
The November Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out — click here to view it in your browser. This month we feature news, views, and insights from Poland, the UK, Italy, Slovenia, Romania, Germany, Serbia, and more — plus links to … continue reading →
The Hungarian post office has issued two more stamps in its nearly decade-long series of stamps portraying Synagogues in Hungary. They show the arks/interiors of the synagogues in Győr and Pécs and were designed by the graphic artist Péter Nagy. … continue reading →
The historic synagogue in Alba Iulia, Romania will be rededicated November 26 after restoration — new QR code signage will provide information for visitors. Completed in 1840, the synagogue stands at 2, Tudor Vladimirescu Street; it is believed to be … continue reading →
