January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945, is marked in many countries as the international Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an occasion for commemorative ceremonies, educational programs, and other initiatives. Monuments and memorials are also dedicated. This year … continue reading →
The Jewish history in Bologna, Italy stretches back centuries, but it was interrupted in 1569, when all Jews were expelled from the city as part of Pope Pius V’s banishment of Jews from everywhere in the Papal domains except Rome … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Dario Disegni, who has become president of the National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah (MEIS), which is under development in Ferrara. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini named Disegni president of the museum foundation’s board of directors, replacing Riccardo Calimani, … continue reading →
The Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage in Italy has issued a call for submissions by young scholars for a grant for original research on Italian Jewish cultural heritage. Applicants must be under 35 and have an undergraduate degree. Non-Italians as … continue reading →
Even if you are far away from universities or other educational institutions, if you have internet you can study online. Here are two new courses that Jewish Heritage Europe readers might find of interest. – – – – – … continue reading →
