The European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative (ESJF) has published as online books its surveys of Jewish cemeteries in Poland and Slovakia. The books are published in the ISSUU format and are searchable and sharable. Both cover extant cemeteries and destroyed cemetery … continue reading →
Restoration work on the Moorish-style synagogue building in Vrbové will be continued thanks to more than €600,000 in funding obtained from the EU and the city. A little over a month ago, the My Trnava web site and other media … continue reading →
Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 100 actions from 15 countries At the beginning of May, we published the first round-up for 2025 showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place … continue reading →
A unique exhibition is mounted at the former synagogue in Šaštín-Stráže — sculptural works created from the damaged roof beams that were removed during the ongoing gradual restoration of the building. Built in 1852, the synagogue was used as a … continue reading →
(JHE) — The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the … continue reading →
