Jewish Heritage Europe

Italy Update: The restoration has been completed of the Old Synagogue in Carpi, which was serious damaged in earthquakes in 2012

Carpi Old Synagogue, after restoration. Photo: Carpi municipality

The restoration at the Old Synagogue of Carpi, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has been completed, and the sanctuary – seriously damaged in 2012 earthquakes — will soon be reopened to the public as a permanent exhibition center focused … continue reading →

The JHE March Newsletter is out – Catch up on what you might have missed

Detail of an early 18th century Esther Scroll, or Megillah, in the Museum of Jewish Padova

The JHE Monthly Newsletter for March is out today. Catch up with what you might have missed over the past few weeks. News, views, and insights from Germany, Czech Republic, Belarus, the UK, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Italy, Hungary, and more … continue reading →

Purim! This year, we focus on the beautiful way individual Esther scrolls have been written out and decorated

An early 18th century Esther Scroll, or Megillah, in the Museum of Jewish Padova

Purim begins tomorrow night… it is a festive holiday, a time of celebration, crazy costumes, and… drink. On Purim, we read the Esther scroll, or Megillah, the Book of Esther that tells how Queen Esther saved the Jews of the … continue reading →