(JHE) — Several disturbing incidents of vandalism at Jewish heritage sites, including cemeteries, grabbed headlines in recent weeks. But — as usual –there was almost no media coverage of the many more efforts at preservation and restoration. We try to … continue reading →
(JHE) — Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe we post round-ups of various initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning-up Jewish cemeteries all over Europe, which take place throughout the spring, summer and, in some cases, also during autumn. … 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 →
The Jewish heritage world is filled with often unsung local heroes and heroines — non Jewish people who devote time, energy, and passion to preserving, maintaining, documenting, and caring for Jewish heritage sites and memory. One of these was Mykhailo … continue reading →
The JHE monthly newsletter for April is out! Spring has arrived (well, in the northern hemisphere) — and with it, an increasing roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines, which has us looking forward to the easing of restrictions and gradual return to travel … continue reading →
