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Call for Applications: The Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oświęcim, Poland seeks applicants aged 18-30 for a year-long volunteer position, all expenses paid. Deadline for applications is June 30

In the Oswiecim, Poland Jewish museum, material from the Great Synagogue found during excavations in 2004

The Auschwitz Jewish Center (AJCF) in Oświęcim is seeking applicants aged 18-30 for the year-long position as a volunteer who will carry out a project under the European Solidarity Corps. The successful applicant will have all expenses paid, including travel. … continue reading →

Hungary: A Hungarian Jewish Museum exhibit displays remnants of the 18th century wooden synagogue that once stood in Náznánfalva, Transylvania — now Nazna, Romania

A small exhibit at the Jewish Museum in Budapest details the history and displays the remnants of the 18th century wooden synagogue that once stood in the town of Náznánfalva, Transylvania — now Nazna, Romania — just outside of Târgu … continue reading →

Belarus: The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus is up for auction on May 15, with a starting price advertised as around €165,000.

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus. Photo: e-auction

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus is up for auction on May 15. The starting price advertised on the e-auction web site is around €165,000. The grand masonry synagogue — one of the largest in Belarus –synagogue dates from … continue reading →

Call for Papers: IV International Conference Jews in Galicia: Histories, Topographies, and Texts. Krakow, October 20-21. Deadline for applications June 15

Visitors at the Kupa Synagogue, Krakow

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the IV International Conference Jews in Galicia: Histories, Topographies, and Texts, to be held in person in Kraków on October 20-21, 2025. The deadline for applications is June 15. From … continue reading →