Jewish Heritage Europe

Call for Papers: “Preserving Memory. Holocaust Monuments and Memorials in Central Europe” conference. Deadline for submission May 31

We are pleased to share the Call for Papers for the international conference Preserving Memory: Holocaust Monuments and Memorials in Central Europe, which will take place September 17-18 in Prague. Deadline for submission is May 31. Send title and abstract … continue reading →

The January JHE Newsletter is out today. Catch up with what you might have missed

Our Newsletter for January is now out!  Catch up with what you might have missed. News, views, and insights from the UK, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, and more. Plus opportunities for fellowships, conferences, etc., our fourth 2023 … continue reading →

Czech Update: Restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearly fully completed; a crowd-funder is raising the funds for the final touches

Synagogue in Caslav, Czech Republic

After years of sometimes sporadic work, the restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearing full completion.  The building, which is owned by the Prague Jewish community,  already functions as a Jewish cultural center focusing on Jewish heritage, history, and … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2023 — Round-up #4. More than three dozen initiatives in 13 countries. (We know we’ve missed some, so please add in the comments)

Overgrowth in the Jewish cemetery in Ouderkerk, Netherlands

Every year, we post roundups of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives that take place in various European countries. It is so important to emphasize these efforts, as they are largely overlooked – while occasional vandalism grabs headlines. … continue reading →

Czech Republic: New book in English details Jewish cemeteries in south Bohemia

A new book in English — Beth Olam: Jewish Cemeteries in South Bohemia — details the history  and specifics of Jewish cemeteries and gravestones in southern Bohemia. Authored by Daniel Polakovič, Iva Steinová, and Petra Vladařová, it includes sections on … continue reading →