About Jewish
Heritage Network
Our Mission
JHN is developing Jewish digital heritage projects, services and ecosystems with forward-looking institutions, entrepreneurs and funders. The core of our mission is to leverage innovative technologies to provide global access to Jewish heritage content and develop transformative experiences using this content.
We are registered as a non-profit organisation in the Netherlands and operate globally.
Our Work
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Innovation & ServicesWe've developed a suite of advanced services innovating how cultural heritage materials are brought together, organised, and delivered to the public.
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Project InitiativesWe continuously develop and validate concepts for creative projects for and with Jewish heritage and successfully engage with them various funders across the globe.
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Ecosystems & PartnershipsCollaborative ecosystems are leading the new generation of innovation, beyond technological advancements to include organizational and social transformations.
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Research & DataJHN creates comprehensive data surveys, identifying and facilitating standardized access to collections and data on specific topic.
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TrainingWe are developing training for future Jewish heritage leaders, which places a strong emphasis on digital innovation.
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ConsultancyWe have been advising well-known organisations and authorities to help them create impact with Jewish heritage.
Our Team

Pavel Kats
Executive Director

Alexander Raginsky
CTO

Anastasia Glazanova
Collections Manager

Kris Petrasova
Events Coordinator
Board of Directors
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Elena Shulman, PhDD.E. Solution
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Dov Winer
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Pier Giacomo SolaMICHAEL Network
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Eran LivneLeeds University
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David Massart, PhDD.E. Solution
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Marco RendinaEuropean Fashion Heritage Association
WORK WITH US
Make Your Vision a Reality
Our work thrives on partnerships and shared ideas. Successful heritage projects need a mix of vision, unique content, tech, and partners eager to make this vision a reality. We invite you to engage with us in one of the following ways, or directly on a unique idea you have in mind.
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Join the Europeana NetworkIf your institution has Jewish content with European relevance, this content meets high standards for content and metadata, and it should be published on this European platform, this network is for you.
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Join the Jewish Hub for DP.LAStarted in 2023, this project is the sister project of Judaica Europeana but for the Digital Public Library of America. We’re just getting started and looking for more U.S. Jewish institutions to join.
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Develop a Project TogetherParticipating in the major European funding programs and with unique knowledge of the Moreshet funding program, we can help bring your idea to life, whether it’s brainstorming, proposal writing, or project development.
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Use Our ServicesOur stack of innovative services for heritage is always evolving, driven by our projects. If you have a need, reach out. We might already have the solution or we can develop one for you.
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Imagine and Build the FutureFor us, innovation means imagining a better future and working today to make it closer. If you are a forward-thinking organisation, researcher or funder thinking about the future too, we can't wait to talk to you.