(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000). The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →
In April and May, we published our first two round-ups of 2022, listing scores of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a third round-up listing actions from 14 countries — actions … continue reading →
(JHE) — January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, is marked in many countries as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an occasion for commemorative ceremonies, educational programs, and other initiatives. Monuments and memorials are also … continue reading →
Happy Birthday(s) Synagogues! This year a number of synagogue buildings have celebrated or will celebrate a significant anniversary of their dedication with public ceremonies, lectures, and talks — in-person or online, and with guided tours, temporary exhibitions, concerts, and also, … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Entries in the Youth Digital Storytelling Competition from the Centropa/ESJF project to incorporate Jewish cemeteries into education Deadline for submissions in March 25, 2021 Students from the Centropa/ESJF project countries — Lithuania, … continue reading →
