A local grassroots association has managed to purchase the rundown former synagogue in Pacov, Czech Republic and hopes to begin implementation of its longterm plans to restore the building as a memorial and cultural center. “We intend to save the … continue reading →
Signposting Jewish heritage sites is an important way to “put them back on the map” and educate local people and visitors alike. The Tachov Archives and Museum Society — TAMUS, a Czech non-profit NGO deeply involved in documenting and preserving … continue reading →
The new Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out. It’s a summary of JHE news, views, & insights we have published over the past month. This month, there is material from the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, … continue reading →
Jaroslav Klenovský is a pioneer in the documentation and preservation of Jewish heritage in what today is the Czech Republic. Based in Brno, he has worked since 1980 to protect and preserve immovable Jewish heritage, particularly in Moravia. In addition … continue reading →
Spring is coming — or just about here — in the northern hemisphere. It’s a time of flowers. Flowers and floral motifs are frequently used in Jewish decorative art, in synagogues and Jewish cemeteries. They provide symbolic representation of life … continue reading →
