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On America’s Memorial Day we remember Jewish soldiers who died fighting in World War II (and World War I)

Today, May 25, is marked as Memorial Day in the United States, a holiday observed on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Jewish soldiers were among the … continue reading →

UK: The Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE). It’s a process, but we encourage other Jewish cemeteries to apply

We are pleased with the news that the Willesden Jewish Cemetery has been included on the roster of Significant Cemeteries recognized by the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe (ASCE), making it one of the few Jewish cemeteries among the … 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 →