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Recommendation 2165 (2019)
The preservation of the Jewish cultural heritage
1. The Parliamentary Assembly, referring
to its Resolution 2309
(2019) on the preservation of the Jewish cultural heritage,
considers that Jewish cultural heritage forms an integral part of
the shared cultural heritage in Europe and that it is therefore
a common responsibility to increase efforts to preserve it.
2. Jewish cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, should
be used as a key element in history teaching, for it is a concrete
expression of the life of the Jewish community and its historical
presence in Europe. Valuing and having a deeper understanding of
Jewish culture and heritage, which reveal significant cross-cultural
exchanges and mutual enrichment with other cultures, will also contribute
to intercultural dialogue, promoting inclusiveness and social cohesion,
and combating ignorance and prejudice.
3. The Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of
Cultural Heritage for Society (CETS No. 199, Faro Convention), the
European Heritage Strategy for the 21st Century (Strategy 21), the Council
of Europe Cultural Routes Programme and the European Heritage Days
all provide an excellent framework for the promotion of Jewish cultural
heritage.
4. Therefore, the Assembly recommends that the Committee of Ministers
build on these instruments and on the existing activities of the
Council of Europe to:
4.1. develop
guidance for the protection and preservation of Jewish heritage
sites in line with the Council of Europe’s acquis on
cultural heritage protection;
4.2. assist member States to further develop educational programmes
on the value of Jewish cultural heritage, associating schools, universities,
museums and the cultural sector;
4.3. consider, in co-operation with the European Union, the
possibility to create an award for outstanding volunteer work on
Jewish heritage preservation.