The death of the actor Leonard Nimoy, legendary for the half-human, half-Vulcan Star Trek character Mr. Spock, has focussed attention on his iconic “Live Long and Prosper” divided-finger hand gesture that was based on the hands raised in blessing … continue reading →
The Shtetl Routes project, an ambitious, EU-funded, cross-border Jewish tourism initiative in Poland, Belarus and Ukraine, will be holding training sessions for tourist guides to Jewish heritage sites in the area. The sessions, for 30 people each, will be … continue reading →
Several new books about Jewish heritage in various countries have come out in recent months. We are pleased to highlight some of them — and Mazel Tov to the authors! Spurensuche (Searching for Traces) By Christiann Herrmann reserv-art … continue reading →
JHE wishes all of our readers a very happy Hanukkah and holiday season! Hanukkah — the Festival of Lights — lasts this year from Dec. 16 to Dec. 24. During the festival Jews light a special nine-branched Hanukkah Menorah, … continue reading →
The historic, fortress-style synagogue in Husiatyn, Ukraine is for rent. Dating from the late 16th-early 17th century, the synagogue is one of four historic sites — the others are two castles and a church — that are for rent by … continue reading →
