We want to highlight an EU-funded project on the tourism potential of Jewish cultural heritage that is under way in six partner countries. It’s called — the JEWELS TOUR, an acronym taken from its full name – JEWish hEritage as … continue reading →
Voluntary clean up of the Jewish cemetery in Łódź, Poland. “It’s more than just clean up. It’s also a moment of reflection and memory about the people, who contributed to the history of tód To for decades. We can do … continue reading →
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 →
The recently completed renovation of the 19th century former Kaukaska Synagogue in the eastern Polish town of Krynki has been nominated for an architectural prize. The synagogue, listed as a monument, dates from around 1850 — and owes its name to … continue reading →
The Matzevah Foundation (TMF), a U.S.-based Christian NGO that has worked to clean and restore Jewish cemeteries in Poland since its foundation in 2010, is winding down its activities and will cease direct field work. “While the task of restoring … continue reading →
