Jewish Heritage Europe

JHE Photo Essay for Tu B’Shevat 2026: Trees and fruit in Jewish decorative art; in synagogues, on gravestones, and as part of ritual objects

It’s Tu B’Shevat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat, known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower.  It is the custom to reflect on our … continue reading →

France: A fundraising campaign is launched to restore the former synagogue in Hégenheim as an arts center. The synagogue has not been used for worship in more than a century

In collaboration with France’s Heritage Foundation, the owner and the association that operates the historic former synagogue in Hégenheim have launched a fundraising campaign to continue restoration of the building as an arts center.  Donations will make it possible to … continue reading →

France: The Synagogue in Metz has reopened after two years of extensive restoration work. There will be celebratory Open Doors events on November 2.

At a ceremony on Sunday (October 26) the 19th century synagogue of Metz was reopened after a €2.3 million restoration that had kept it closed for two years. Local TV said more than 650 people packed the synagogue for the … continue reading →