Fragments of the Munich’s magnificent main synagogue, which Hitler personally ordered demolished in June 1938, have been found in the Isar river, which runs through the city. Construction workers discovered the fragments, which include massive pieces, decorative carving, and a … continue reading →
The JHE monthly Newsletter for May is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. In this edition, info from Lithuania, Italy, the UK, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, and more. There … continue reading →
“Mapping Memories: Judengasse Extended,” a two-week festival April 13-30, focuses on the history of the Judengasse, the medieval Jewish ghetto in Frankfurt, and what it describes as the way its traces were “violently suppressed” from public space. Centerpiece is a … continue reading →
Mazel tov! The large-scale renovation work under way since last summer at the monumental synagogue on Halderstraße in Augsburg has received a boost — the Free State of Bavaria has pledged nearly €4.7 million toward the project. Bavarian Minister of Science and … continue reading →
People wanting to help clean up or restore Jewish cemeteries often ask us how they can be involved. As can be seen from our regular round-ups of Jewish cemetery clean-up actions, there are many such initiatives each year — but … continue reading →
