Jewish Heritage Europe

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 →

Slovakia: Slovak Post is issuing a stamp honoring the magnificent, recently reconsecrated domed synagogue in Trenčín. It coincides with Trenčín’s role as 2026 European Cultural Capital

Slovakia is issuing a postage stamp of the magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín, which was reconsecrated in November 2025 after a €2 million-plus restoration that brought back original colors and decorative design of the spectacular interior. The official inauguration of … continue reading →

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 →

JHE Photo Essay for Tu B’Shevat 2026: Trees and fruit in Jewish decorative art; in synagogues, on gravestones, and as part of ritual objects

It’s Tu B’Shevat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat, known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower.  It is the custom to reflect on our … continue reading →

Slovakia: A Museum of Jewish Culture is being developed in Bardejov. Organizers are reaching out to residents and descendants for objects to include. It will be located in the recently restored Beit Midrash in the historic Jewish quarter — the Jewish Suburbium.

A Museum of Jewish Culture is being developed in Bardejov, in eastern Slovakia. It will be  located in the recently restored beit midrash — one of the components of the historic Jewish quarter — the Jewish Suburbium, which together with … continue reading →