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Poland: Fire destroyed the roof of the 19th century synagogue in Inowlodz, listed as a historic monument but used today as a grocery store

Fire at the Inowłodz former synagogue. Photo: State Fire Service

A fire has seriously damaged the former synagogue in the town of Inowłodz in central Poland. Dating from the mid-19th century, the building is currently used as a grocery store but is listed as a historical monument and retains interior … continue reading →

Poland – Call for Participants: Conference “The Jewish cemetery at ul. Okopowa in Warsaw. History, maintenance, archaeology…”

For Polish speakers, there will be what should be a fascinating conference in Warsaw May 27-28, about the Okopowa St. Jewish Cemetery in Warsaw. Register by May 15. Called “The Jewish cemetery at ul. Okopowa in Warsaw. History, maintenance, archeology..” … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2025 — Round-up #1. More than 50 initiatives in 14 countries. (We know we’ve missed some, so please add in the comments)

An overgrown part of the Muiderberg Jewish cemetery near Amsterdam

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our first round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 50 actions from 14 countries Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe, we post round-ups of initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning up Jewish cemeteries all … continue reading →

Call for Applications: The Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oświęcim, Poland seeks applicants aged 18-30 for a year-long volunteer position, all expenses paid. Deadline for applications is June 30

In the Oswiecim, Poland Jewish museum, material from the Great Synagogue found during excavations in 2004

The Auschwitz Jewish Center (AJCF) in Oświęcim is seeking applicants aged 18-30 for the year-long position as a volunteer who will carry out a project under the European Solidarity Corps. The successful applicant will have all expenses paid, including travel. … continue reading →

Call for Papers: IV International Conference Jews in Galicia: Histories, Topographies, and Texts. Krakow, October 20-21. Deadline for applications June 15

Visitors at the Kupa Synagogue, Krakow

We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the IV International Conference Jews in Galicia: Histories, Topographies, and Texts, to be held in person in Kraków on October 20-21, 2025. The deadline for applications is June 15. From … continue reading →