Jewish Heritage Europe

With COVID-19 restrictions easing, Jewish museums and heritage sites are cautiously reopening. Here’s what we know so far — let us know of others!

Welcome back! With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in some countries, Jewish museums and other Jewish heritage sites are also beginning  to reopen, with social distancing and other hygienic measures in place. Many events are still cancelled or postponed — … continue reading →

Join the new #MyParallelTraces project — send digital postcards of Jewish heritage to keep exploring while staying put at home

Are there Jewish Heritage sites close to your heart and memory? What are they? And what do they mean to you?  With the new #MyParallelTraces campaign launched by the AEPJ (European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture … continue reading →

The Coronavirus Emergency and Jewish Heritage – How are projects, plans, and/or institutions affected?

The Coronavirus pandemic is dangerous, real, and spreading. In addition to health concerns, restrictions put into place are affecting cultural institutions, museums, education, religious observance, business operations, entertainment and many (in some countries most) aspects of normal every-day life. We … continue reading →

Council of Europe issues far-reaching report, resolution, recommendations on Jewish heritage preservation

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has adopted a far-reaching Resolution and set of Recommendations  that recognize the importance of Jewish heritage and call for local, national, and international efforts to preserve and protect Jewish heritage sites around … continue reading →