Jewish Heritage Europe

The JHE Monthly Newsletter for June is out – catch up on what you might have missed

Stained glass window, syngoguge in Subotica, Serbia

Our monthly Newsletter — for June — is out. Catch up with what you might have missed. News, views, and insights from Poland, Belarus, Czech Republic, Spain, Slovakia, Ukraine, and more… Plus — links to JHE photo essays and special … continue reading →

Slovakia: First stage of the restoration of the spectacular interior of the synagogue in Trenčín is complete; with an exhibition on local Jewish heritage installed

The first stage of the planned full-scale renovation of the magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín has been completed, with a permanent exhibition on local Jewish history installed in the sanctuary. The building will be used for religious as well as … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our first round-up of initiatives for 2024. More than 40 actions from 13 countries

A worker at the Kozma utca Jewish cemetery, Budapest

Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe, we post round-ups of initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning up Jewish cemeteries all over Europe. We feel it so important to highlight these initiatives, which are often overlooked or ignored. Most … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in NYC,  related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe.

Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague, 1966. By Shirley Moskowitz

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in New York,  related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024 The Jewish … continue reading →

The January JHE Newsletter is out today. Catch up with what you might have missed

Our Newsletter for January is now out!  Catch up with what you might have missed. News, views, and insights from the UK, Czech Republic, Croatia, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, and more. Plus opportunities for fellowships, conferences, etc., our fourth 2023 … continue reading →