We are pleased to share this Call for Participants from the ESJF — for Professionals from Moldovan museums and the cultural heritage sector. A two-day seminar on preserving Jewish cemeteries and museum collections, organized by the ESJF together with the … continue reading →
Changes… Back in 2017, we posted an essay by Sergey R. Kravstov and Vladimir Levin of the Center for Jewish Art wondering whether the hulking ruins of the 18th century great synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) would or could be conserved. … continue reading →
Much has been reported in then media about a desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Chișinău in recent days. We post here, as a Public Service Announcement, clarifications about the incident (and corrections) from Irina Shikhova, the director of the … continue reading →
The ESJF (European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative) has published a new online book that aims to help prepare visits to Jewish cemeteries, mainly for groups but also for individual tourists. It is aimed at “tour operators, guides, activists, and anyone looking … continue reading →
Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe, we post round-ups of initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning up Jewish cemeteries all over Europe. We feel it so important to highlight these initiatives, which are often overlooked or ignored. Most … continue reading →
