Germany Update: The 18th century village synagogue In Allersheim, which closed for worship more than a century ago, has reopened as part of an open-air museum after being dismantled, moved, and reconstructed

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by jhe

The former 18th century synagogue from the village of Allersheim, in south-central Germany near Würzburg, was dismantled, moved, and rebuilt stone by stone as part of the Franconian Open-Air Museum of the Middle Franconia District (Das Fränkische Freilandmuseum des Bezirk … continue reading →

JHE Holidays Edition — Catch up with what you may have missed

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by jhe

The JHE monthly Newsletter — Holidays Edition — is out. Catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. News, views, and insights from Poland, Slovenia, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Italy, Ukraine, Moldova, the … continue reading →

Jewish cemetery 2023 clean-ups #3

September 28, 2023September 27, 2023 by jhe

A matzeva in the Old Jewish Cemetery, Suceava

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 →

Germany: UNESCO adds Erfurt’s medieval Jewish heritage to its World Heritage list. The Old Synagogue, the mikveh, and the so-called Stone House, dating from the late 11th to mid-14th centuries

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by jhe

(JHE) — The new year brings good news! UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body, has placed the complex of medieval Jewish buildings in Erfurt, in eastern Germany, on its World Heritage list. Mazel tov! The recognition, announced Sunday at a meeting … continue reading →

End of Summer Jewish Culture Festivals

August 27, 2023August 22, 2023 by jhe

Summer is drawing to a close, but there are a number of Jewish culture festivals that mark the end of the traditional holiday season. EUROPEAN DAYS OF JEWISH CULTURE The “Big One” is the annual European Days of Jewish Culture … continue reading →

Germany Update: The 18th century village synagogue In Allersheim, which closed for worship more than a century ago, has reopened as part of an open-air museum after being dismantled, moved, and reconstructed

Jewish cemetery 2023 clean-ups #3

Germany: UNESCO adds Erfurt’s medieval Jewish heritage to its World Heritage list. The Old Synagogue, the mikveh, and the so-called Stone House, dating from the late 11th to mid-14th centuries

End of Summer Jewish Culture Festivals

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