The synagogue in Schirmeck, France, will be the centrepiece of the official kick-off of the European Days of Jewish Culture on Sunday, September 4. The theme of this year’s EDJC is “Renewal,” and the ceremony will celebrate the current restoration … continue reading →
The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we will be celebrating it throughout the year with special content. The theme of JHE’s 10th birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic … continue reading →
(JHE) — The historic synagogue in Carpentras, the oldest active synagogue in France, will represent the southern Provence-Alpes-Côté d’Azur region in a French TV-sponsored competition for “France’s Favorite Monument.” Thanks to a first-stage popular vote earlier this year, one historic … continue reading →
In mid-April, we published a first round-up of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a second Round-up listing more than 50 actions from 16 countries — actions … continue reading →
French TV is running a popular vote “France’s Favorite Monument” competition — and the historic synagogue in Carpentras is in the running. Anyone older than 13 and living in France can take part. Carpentras is helping get out the vote … continue reading →
