People become involved with Jewish heritage — Jewish built heritage — in many ways: as scholars, as researchers, as archaeologists, as documentarians, as genealogists and seekers of family history, as historians, as historic preservationists…. on and on. Based in … continue reading →
Jewish immigrants from “the old country” brought centuries of cultural heritage with them — including their understanding (and appreciation) of synagogue spaces and arrangement. In a post on his blog, Samuel Gruber explores the relationship between a small synagogue in … continue reading →
We would like to highlight Barcelona Haggadot: The Jewish Splendor of Catalan Gothic, a beautiful exhibition at the Museum of the History of Barcelona, which has been extended to run until September 27. The exhibit displays an extensive … continue reading →
This month, for the fifth year in a row, an international group of (mainly) young volunteers is carrying out ongoing restoration and documentation works on the Jewish cemetery in Bayonne, France — founded in the 17th century and one … continue reading →
The Jewish Heritage Europe monthly newsletter for August is out! News from Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, the UK, Austria, Czech Republic and more! Take a look online and then sign up for monthly delivery to your in box. Click to … continue reading →
