Ukrainian Students Share Their ESJF Field Camp Experience at Conference in Alba Iulia

Ukrainian students participating in the ESJF field camp shared their experience, impressions, and the results of applying a methodology for working with Jewish cemeteries with attendees of an international conference in Alba Iulia, Romania. This was reported by ESJF — European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative.

During the conference “Jewish and Christian Cemeteries in Central and Eastern Europe between Urban and Rural: History, Research, and Preservation,” ESJF educational projects staff member Oleksandra Fishel presented a report on Jewish cemeteries in ESJF’s educational work. She spoke about programs that introduce participants to reading inscriptions on Jewish gravestones, according to Jewish News.

The methodology involves training participants to identify and translate names and dates on gravestones. This allows Jewish cemeteries to be viewed not only as burial sites but also as sources of the history of towns and villages. Practical work helps participants apply these skills directly while researching cemeteries.

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