(JHE) — The character of a synagogue does not just come from its architecture, but from the interior decoration and fittings that complete it. Among the most striking of these fittings are the often richly embroidered ritual textiles used in … continue reading →
We are pleased to share an illustrated report by the Izmir Jewish Heritage project, summarising the restoration work carried out on the various synagogues that comprise the Jewish complex and which will be administered by the Izmir Jewish Visitors’ Center. … continue reading →
The devastating series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month reduced cities to rubble, obliterated centuries-old cultural heritage, and left more than 50,000 dead and as many as 1.5 million or more homeless. The toll — both in … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the Eleventh Annual Conference of the Society for Sephardic Studies, to be held in Izmir, Turkey, October 9-13, 2023. Focus of the conference is: Sephardic Jews, between Messianism and Modernity … continue reading →
Mazel tov! The restoration of the historic Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir has won a preservation award. It was awarded one of the 18th annual Respect for History Local Conservation Awards, sponsored by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. It was one … continue reading →
