Jewish Heritage Europe

Our JHE Summer Newsletter is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks.

Shabbat candles in the historic Great Synagogue in Botosani, Romania

Our Summer Newsletter is out! Catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. Despite the record heat (and despite the wars and ominous world situation), a lot is going on in the Jewish heritage world … continue reading →

Czech Republic: The Annual Day Of Jewish Monuments is August 11, 2024. Nearly 60 sites open to the public all over the country

The Ark and Bimah in the restored synagogue in Mikulov, Czech Republic

The seventh edition of  the annual Day of Jewish Monuments in the Czech Republic will take place on Sunday, August 11, 2024. This year, some 58 selected Jewish monuments in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia will be made available visitors (free … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Last chance to visit the longstanding exhibits in the Prague Jewish Museum’s Klausen synagogue and Ceremonial hall. They close July 1 for revamping and installation of brand new exhibits

This week is your last chance to see the longstanding exhibits in the Klausen synagogue and Ceremonial Hall, which form part of the Prague Jewish Museum. Both buildings will be closed July 1 and their exhibits will be removed — … continue reading →