Jewish Heritage Europe

Current & upcoming photo exhibitions on Jewish heritage sites

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 →

Restoration under way at Lučenec, Slovakia synagogue

Thanks to a €2.3 million EU grant, the long-abandoned Lipot Baumhorn-designed synagogue in Lučenec, Slovakia is (finally) under restoration, fulfilling plans and aspirations formulated years ago. Slovak media said work began around the beginning of June — and posted a … continue reading →

Highlighting Jewish heritage in Slovakia

The Slovak Spectator runs a lengthy article highlighting the range of Jewish heritage in Slovakia. Reporter Carmen Virágová notes the Jewish Community Museum in Bratislava, as well as the Chatam Sofer tomb and the two dozen sites on the Slovak Jewish Heritage … continue reading →

Sergey Kravtsov on the Value & Preservation of Jewish Built Heritage

  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 →

Photo essay — Bratislava Jewish community museum

The Bratislava Jewish Community Museum, which opened in June 2012, is located in the women’s gallery of the city’s one surviving synagogue — the orthodox synagogue on Heydukova street. The permanent exhibits open on to the sanctuary of the synagogue, … continue reading →