Jewish Heritage Europe

The JHE monthly Newsletter for February is out — catch up with what you might have missed

Medieval ark in Saint Paul Trois Chateaux, Frank

Our JHE Newsletter for February is out — catch up with what you may have missed! News, views, and insights from the past few weeks… from the Russia, Czech Republic, the UK, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Germany,  and more — including … continue reading →

Russia: The one-time synagogue in Novorossiysk is slated for restoration. Closed by the Soviets in 1928, it serves as the city’s Center of National Cultures

The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed  in … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2025 — Round-up #2. More than 100 initiatives in 15 countries. (We know we’ve missed some, so please add in the comments)

Volunteers clean the Jewish cemetery in Łódź, Poland, June 15, 2025

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 100 actions from 15 countries At the beginning of May, we published the first round-up for 2025 showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place … continue reading →

Russia Update: Restoration of the grand synagogue in Samara continues. The project suffered delays but should be completed in 2 years.

The restoration of the grand, largely demolished Choral Synagogue in Samara, on the Volga River in Russia, has suffered delays but should be completed by the end of 2026. As we posted earlier, a symbolic cornerstone for the restoration, carried out … continue reading →