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The Jewish Philanthropy Conference 2024, themed “Solidarity, Antisemitism, and Cultural Heritage,” took place on June 24-25 at the esteemed venues of Brasenose College (Oxford), Upton House, and Waddesdon Manor. Organized by the Jewish Country Houses project with support from the National Trust and Waddesdon Manor, the conference was a resounding success, bringing together leading experts from around the world.
The conference featured a series of thought-provoking sessions led by distinguished scholars and practitioners. Highlights included keynote speeches and engaging panel discussions that set the stage for deep discussions on Jewish philanthropy’s historical and contemporary impacts. Experts explored various themes, from national paradigms of philanthropy to cultural legacies and philanthropic activism. In addition, curatorial workshops and guided tours at Upton House and Waddesdon Manor offered practical insights into heritage preservation, providing participants with hands-on experiences.
The president of AEPJ François Moyse attended the Training Seminar for Enlarged Partial Agreement of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe National Stakeholders in Vilnius, on 19-20 June 2024, at the occasion of the (rotating ) presidency of Lithuania of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
The European Routes of Jewish Heritage were presented as a successful example of a European Cultural Route. Indeed AEPJ and his president were specially mentioned to the audience by Mr Alfredas Jomantas , the Head of Division in the Department of Cultural Heritage, whom we commend for his tireless work.
It was an opportunity to visit the restored wooden synagogue of Ziezmariai, and find the AEPJ plaque that we had put there 20 years ago, when a delegation attended a seminar on Jewish Lithuania.
The AEPJ is set to host an Inspiring EDJC Session on Thursday, June 20th, at 16:00 CET. This online event will feature Luca Baraldi, an expert in cross-cultural analysis and strategic intelligence, who will explore the connection between last year’s festival theme, Memory, and this year’s focus, Family.
Paul Valéry’s profound assertion that “memory is the future of the past” will serve as a foundation for Baraldi’s discussion. The session aims to delve into the intricate relationship between social and individual memory, examining how collective and personal dimensions interact. Additionally, it will address the dynamic between the binding legacy of the past and the liberating opportunities of the future, emphasizing the responsibility of memory.
Baraldi will guide participants through an exploration of the active role memory plays in defining identities and how the family acts as a bridge between personal and social history.
From June 4 to June 7, the latest edition of the Training Academy of the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes programme took place in Brindisi, a city in the Puglia region of Italy. This annual gathering of managers and technical teams of cultural routes attracted 100 representatives from 37 itineraries across 22 countries.
The European Association of Vie Francigene (AEVF) had the honor of organizing this event, in collaboration with the European Institue of Cultural Routes, which supported this international showcase at a symbolic location on the Via Francigena in southern Italy.
The opening ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Mayor Giuseppe Marchionna, Director of the Tourism Department and AEVF Vice-President Aldo Patruno, President of the Italian National Tourism Agency Alessandra Priante, Maria Giusi Luprano of the Italian Ministry of Culture, and Stefano Dominioni, Director of the European Cultural Routes Institute in Luxembourg and Executive Secretary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Routes of the Council of Europe.
Barcelona, May 29, 2024 – The AEPJ has successfully launched the Mi Dor Le Dor Europe (MDLDE), project funded by the European Union under the Citizenship, Equality, Rights and Values – Remembrance (CERV-2023-CITIZENS-REM) programme with a two-day kick-off meeting in Barcelona. This project, inspired by the successful Mi Dor Le Dor Poland and Mi Dor Le Dor Italy initiatives, aims to expand and adapt the innovative methodologies for Jewish heritage and culture education created by Taube Center for Jewish Life and Learning across various European countries, enriching the understanding and preservation of Jewish heritage. MDLDE seeks to engage participants from France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Ukraine, fostering a European awareness of Jewish contribution to the society, history, and culture, training Jewish heritage educators on methodologies and resources to display a better connection between the Jewish heritage mediation and the European Routes of Jewish Heritage, in line with the EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life.
The City of Barcelona recently hosted the General Assembly of the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ), which took place from May 17-19. It coincides with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Association, headquartered in Luxembourg.
Just prior to this meeting, a Strategic Meeting was held at Casa Adret—the oldest habitable house in Barcelona’s medieval Jewish quarter—, in which the office of the AEPJ is located. Following a first such reflection process more than a decade ago, the Association had decided to enter a strategic planning exercise with a professional external consultant.
The strategic consultant Mr. Patrick Levy played a pivotal role in this process, conducting extensive interviews and surveys with dozens of the AEPJ stakeholders prior to the meeting.
Barcelona, Spain – The first partner meeting of the NOA 2 (Networks Overcoming Antisemitism) project marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against antisemitism in Europe. Held over two days at Casa Adret, AEPJ’s headquarters in Barcelona, the meeting brought together consortium partners to strategize and plan the project’s next phase.
Led by CEJI, a Jewish contribution to an inclusive Europe, and joined by World Jewish Congress, the European Union of Jewish Students, and AEPJ, the consortium aims to ensure the future sustainability of the project. In this second part of the project, focus will be on developing two new National Report Cards, on developing pedagogical online resources, and deeply engaging in project dissemination and its objectives.
Santillana del Mar, Spain – The AEPJ actively participated in the III European Cultural Routes Managers Meeting organized by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. The event, held at the Altamira Museum on May 8th and 9th, focused on the theme “Mapping Europe’s Cultural Landscape: Collective Projects to Drive a Europe of Citizenship.”
With representatives from 24 certified routes across Spain, the meeting aimed to facilitate collaboration, share experiences, and address common challenges. Assumpció Hosta, Secretary General of AEPJ, played a significant role in the discussions, emphasizing the importance of preserving Jewish heritage as a means of fostering inclusivity and understanding in Europe’s cultural mosaic.
The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, best practices, and future strategies for enhancing the cultural routes’ impact on local economies, social inclusion, and sustainable tourism.