Jewish Heritage Europe

The JHE Newsletter for May is out — catch up on what you might have missed!

The 10 Commandments above the Ark in the former synagogue in Kasejovice, Czech Republic, now a museum

The JHE Newsletter for May is out — catch up on what you might have missed. In this issue, news, views, and insights from Czech Republic, Ukraine, Poland, France, Romania, Netherlands, Lithuania, and more…. We also link to a fascinating … continue reading →

France: Synagogue in Phalsbourg chosen as one of 18 iconic but endangered French heritage sites to benefit from the annual Heritage Lottery

The synagogue in Phalsbourg has been chosen as one of 18 “emblematic” but endangered French heritage sites whose restoration or preservation will benefit from proceeds of the 2026 Heritage Lottery (Loto du Patrimoine) organized through the Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →

The JHE Newsletter for April is out — catch up on what you might have missed

Top of the ark in the prayer room, Polna, Czech Republic

The JHE Newsletter for April is out — catch up on what you might have missed. In this issue, news, views, and insights from Romania, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Lithuania, France, Ukraine, and more…. There are … continue reading →

France: The Heritage Foundation – Fondation du Patrimoine – announces seven grants to restore synagogues and other Jewish heritage. They are the first selection of its new Jewish Heritage Program, supported by the Edmond J. Safra Foundation

France’s Heritage Foundation – Fondation du Patrimoine – has announced nearly €1 million in funding to several synagogues, a historic Jewish cemetery, and another Jewish site as part of the Jewish Heritage Program it launched in June 2025 with the … continue reading →