The remains of the destroyed Vilnius Great Synagogue and mikvah have been declared a state-protected cultural heritage site of national significance. The remains of the complex, which dates from the 17th century, have been revealed via archaeological excavations over the … 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 →
The New Year 2023 edition of the JHE Monthly Newsletter is out! Looking ahead to 2023, we look back at celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2022 — and at our most popular posts from 2022. It was a year shadowed by … continue reading →
(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 →
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 →
