Happy Thanksgiving to all our American readers! Thanksgiving is often called “turkey-day” because of the tradition of eating roast turkey at the Thanksgiving dinner. The bird that we call “turkey” was native to the Americas, and was brought … continue reading →
The recently established ESJF — European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative — has launched a web site where you can access information on its activities — fencing Jewish cemeteries in (mainly) Eastern and Central Europe; delineating their boundaries; and clearly identifying … continue reading →
The November Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out — news from Lithuania, UK, Ukraine, Slovakia, Latvia, Poland …. We hope, of course, that you have signed up and get the Newsletter delivered automatically each month to your inbox…it’s easy — … 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 →
In the news this month have been the rededication of two Jewish cemeteries Poland after restoration — but also the desecration of two Jewish cemeteries, on in the Czech Republic and one in Austria. The restored Jewish cemeteries in Józefów Biłgorajski … continue reading →
