For the second year in a row, the photographer Christian Herrmann, whose work we have featured on JHE, is offering a gift for the upcoming Hanukkah and Christmas season — a 12-month calendar illustrated with his photographs, which is available … continue reading →
Starting in the latter part of the 19th century, Jewish gravestones in parts of Europe often included laminated photographs (or even sometimes sculpted portraits) of the deceased. Some of the photos are haunting (such as the one pictured above.) … continue reading →
A mini-documentary film about Jewish cemeteries in Moldova highlights the value of Jewish cemeteries, their visual power, and the challenges of caring for them in Moldova — but the points brought out in the 13-minute film, called “A … continue reading →
It seems that a growing number of photographers are focusing on Jewish heritage sites and exhibiting their photographs in museums and galleries. Jewish heritage sites have long been an inspiration to artists and photographers — and a number of photographic … continue reading →
Sergey Kravtsov, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Jewish Art in Jerusalem, has written a thoughtful op-ed on the value and preservation of Jewish religious heritage in Europe, published on the excellent “Future of Religious Heritage” web site. Born … continue reading →
