Chernihiv

Project "Matzeva"

The project aims to preserve the memory of the Jewish people through research, improvement, and restoration of historical sites.

The "Matzeva" project is dedicated to preserving and maintaining significant places (particularly Jewish cemeteries) to pass on historical memory to future generations and maintain Jewish identity.

Project Description:

Within the project's framework, systematic work is carried out on cleaning and landscaping mass burial sites and historically important places in Chernihiv region, as well as conducting research activities aimed at preserving the historical memory of the Jewish people. Participants install memorial signs, learn about Jewish funeral traditions and tombstone symbolism to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects related to burial and memory preservation.

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