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This webinar, hosted by The Foundation for Jewish Heritage, was aimed at those who lead work with Jewish heritage and heritage industry experts. The webinar explored how and to what extent Jewish cemeteries are currently being used as visitor destinations across seven countries in Europe, and how current initiatives might contribute to the sustainability and promotion of more historic Jewish cemeteries. Speakers from across central and eastern Europe shared their experiences and visions about engaging visitors with these sites, which are integral to the European experience and the common heritage of all Europeans. Speakers included: Marta Mackowiak who discussed a new project related to Jews from Lower Silesia and her collaboration with the Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw, Dušan Vrban from the Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe, sharing his findings on what Europe’s cemeteries offer as heritage destinations and Monika Göttler, who spoke about the Bavarian city of Regensburg’s role as a REDISCOVER partner and the benefits this European cooperation has brought to their local work on Jewish heritage and the development of Jewish cultural heritage-based products and touristic services.
This event was the second of two webinars held by The Foundation for Jewish Heritage, exploring how and to what extent Jewish cemeteries can and are currently being used as visitor destinations across Europe.
It began with an introduction by the Foundation for Jewish Heritage Chair Dame Helen Hyde followed by a key-note address by Dr Paul Darby with findings from his report ‘Jewish Cemeteries as Visitor Destinations – Exploring Current Practices, Current Challenges and sustainable futures in seven European Countries.’ The report involved consultation with key stakeholders, market analysis, documenting of case studies, and exploring the use of new products and digital technologies.
