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Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups in 2022 — Round-up #5: Dozens of Initiatives in more than a dozen countries

(JHE) — For the fifth (and final) time this year, we are publishing a round-up of some of the Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives by volunteers, NGOs, institutions and others in various European countries in 2022. We feel it is essential … continue reading →

Call for Entries: Jewish Cemeteries Photography Competition for university students in Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine

Attention university students in Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia or Ukraine! You’re eligible to enter a photography contest sponsored by the European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative. The competition runs from now until April 2023.  “Whether it is straight documentary … continue reading →

The 2023 “Vanished World” Jewish Heritage Calendar, by photographer Christian Herrmann is available for free download

It’s that time of year again — The 2023 Vanished World Jewish Heritage Calendar by the Cologne-based photographer Christian Herrmann is available for free download from his Vanished World web site. Each year, Christian puts together a calendar featuring images … continue reading →

Lithuania: Culture Ministry names historian Simonas Strelcovas as new director of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish History Museum

Mazel tov to the historian Dr. Simonas Strelcovas,  named director of the Vilna Gaon State Jewish History Museum following a competition organized by the Ministry of Culture. Announcing the appointment, the Ministry said Strelcovas and three others had applied for … continue reading →

International Youth Competition on “Local Jewish Cemeteries” — for high school students in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Georgia

Calling on high school students in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, Lithuania, and Georgia! You can submit a video or online brochure about your local Jewish cemetery and win a €250 prize in an International Youth Competition on “Local Jewish Cemeteries.” … continue reading →