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Poland: Mazel tov to the athlete and activist Dariusz Popiela — recipient of the 2021 POLIN Award! And Mazel Tov to the runners-up! Popiela spearheads Jewish cemetery restorations and memorials that commemorate Holocaust victims by name

Mazel tov to the Polish athlete and activist Dariusz Popiela who has received the 2021 POLIN award presented by the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw! It was the seventh edition of the award.  The Awards, which … continue reading →

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The JHE monthly newsletter for November is out!

  Did you miss something on JHE this past month? Catch up with our Newsletter — the November — Hanukkah — issue is now out. News, views, and insights from Ukraine, France,  Moldova, Lithuania, Poland, Italy, UK, Portugal, Turkey and more … continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah 2021 from JHE!

Jewish Heritage Europe wishes all our readers and friends a Happy Hanukkah! Thank you for your interest and support — and thanks especially to those of you who have contacted us with questions and comments, with news of publications and … continue reading →

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Poland: Read a discussion of the painted decorations in the Remu synagogue (revealed during renovation a decade ago) and choices made by conservators

JHE friend Dr. Samuel Gruber has posted on his blog a detailed discussion about the multiple layers of painted decoration in the 16th century Remu synagogue in Krakow that makes a fascinating and informative read. The Remu, built in 1551, … continue reading →

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Poland: Zoom talk Wednesday with Witold Wrzosinski, the director of Warsaw’s Okopowa St. Jewish Cemetery

If you’re interested in the vast Okopowa st Jewish cemetery in Warsaw, which is undergoing constant clean-up and renovation work, make sure you register and tune in on Wednesday (Oct. 27) for the Zoom in on the Forum session with … continue reading →

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