AJHS – American Jewish Historical Society: Preserves and shares the legacy of Jewish contributions to American history. (New York, NY, USA) ajhs.org
Beit Hatfutsot Archives: Now part of ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, offering a vast online database of documents and artefacts on Jewish communities' histories. (Tel Aviv, Israel) dbs.anumuseum.org.il
Centropa: Centropa, a non-profit Jewish historical institute founded in 1996, is dedicated to preserving 20th-century Jewish family stories and photos from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Its main office is in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Budapest, Hamburg, and Washington, D.C. The name "Centropa" combines "Central Europe" and "Balkans" to reflect its regional focus. The institute has collected over 10,000 oral histories, photographs, and documents, published more than 50 books, and produced numerous exhibitions. It also offers educational programs and workshops. (Vienna, Austria) centropa.org
CJH – Center for Jewish History: A research hub housing archival collections from multiple partner organisations. (New York, NY, USA) cjh.org
European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ): The European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ), founded in 2004 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Jewish heritage in Europe. It develops cultural initiatives and educational programs, fosters collaboration, raises awareness, and provides training. Key projects include the European Routes of Jewish Heritage, the European Days of Jewish Culture, and the European Jewish Heritage Training Programme. (Brussels, Belgium) jewisheritage.org
ESJF – European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative: ESJF, or the European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative, is an organization focused on surveying and protecting Jewish cemeteries in Europe. They document these sites, install protective fences, and collaborate with local communities to preserve their cultural and historical significance. Focuses on preserving Jewish cemeteries across Europe. (Frankfurt, Germany) esjf-cemeteries.org
Foundation for Jewish Heritage: Works internationally to preserve Jewish architectural sites, monuments, and places of cultural significance at risk. (London, UK) foundationforjewishheritage.com
Jewish Heritage Europe: The Jewish Heritage Europe website is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and exploration of Jewish heritage and cultural sites across Europe. It provides information, news, and resources on topics such as synagogue architecture, Jewish cemeteries, historic communities, cultural events, and preservation efforts. (Rome, Italy) jewish-heritage-europe.eu
JewishGen: A global resource for Jewish genealogy research. (New York, NY, USA) jewishgen.org
Judaica Index: JudaicaIndex.org is a comprehensive inventory of 200 Jewish ritual objects used in synagogues and homes worldwide for holidays, lifecycle events, and religious practices. Each object page includes a description, curated images from over 50 collections, references, a specialized bibliography, a video, and navigation tools for research and discovery. A unique multi-lingual search function, available in 15 languages, allows users to search by object name or keyword. Conceived and developed by Dr. Brigitte Sion, museum grants manager at the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe, it serves researchers, museum professionals, academics, and Judaica enthusiasts. judaicaindex.org
Leo Baeck Institute: Focuses on the history and heritage of German-speaking Jewry through its extensive archives and library. (New York, NY, USA) lbi.org
National Library of Israel: Holds extensive archives and collections documenting Jewish history and culture. (Jerusalem, Israel) nli.org.il
World Monuments Fund (WMF): Works to preserve cultural heritage, including Jewish heritage sites worldwide. (New York, NY, USA) wmf.org
Yad Vashem: The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, dedicated to documenting Holocaust history and commemorating its victims. (Jerusalem, Israel) yadvashem.org
Yerusha: Yerusha.eu is an online catalogue offering extensive information on European Jewish archival heritage. It features over 12,000 in-depth archival descriptions from 700 archives, libraries, and museums across 27 countries, covering major subjects of Jewish history. The database includes collections from Jewish communities, national state archives, and other institutions. Established a decade ago by Dr. Gabor Kadar, Yerusha remains a collaborative project engaging academics and heritage institutions worldwide. yerusha.eu
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research: YIVO, the Yiddish Scientific Institute, is a research and cultural center dedicated to preserving and studying the Yiddish language and the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry. Founded in 1925 in Vilnius (then part of Poland, now Lithuania), its name is an acronym for Yidisher Visnshaftlekher Institut, reflecting its Yiddish roots. Now based at The Center for Jewish History in New York City, YIVO continues its mission through research, archives, and educational programs. (New York, NY, USA) yivo.org