There are a number of Jewish heritage related exhibits and other events taking place these days, some of them related to International Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27 (on which there are many commemorative and educational events and many countries). Here … continue reading →
Every year, we post roundups of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives that take place in various European countries. It is so important to emphasize these efforts, as they are largely overlooked – while occasional vandalism grabs headlines. … continue reading →
At the beginning of May, we published a first round-up for 2023 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 70 actions … continue reading →
(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the … continue reading →
The JHE monthly Newsletter for March is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. In this edition, info from Hungary, France, Poland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Spain, and more. There are links to … continue reading →
