Jewish Heritage Europe

For Valentine’s Day… Hearts in the decoration of Jewish heritage

Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av —  in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →

Czech Republic: The long derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, near Terezin, has been fully restored and will open soon as a cultural and religious center

The long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial, has been painstakingly restored and will open soon as a cultural and religious center. The facade shines in the original cream and blue, … continue reading →

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 →