The Jewish Museum in the 17th century former synagogue in Tykocin, Poland, plans to install replicas of the original furnishings in the sanctuary, including the cabinet of the Ark. Virtual Shtetl, quoting local media, reports that the replicas will … continue reading →
The Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODZ) has announced a new “Adopt a Jewish Cemetery” initiative aimed at finding partners to commemorate family roots and Holocaust victims by helping maintain, mark or restore Jewish cemeteries … continue reading →
Sergey Kanovich, of the Maceva Lithuania Jewish Cemetery Project, which documents and restores Jewish cemeteries in Lithuania, has written a powerful piece about the eradication of Holocaust memory, both by the passing of time and by deliberate acts of erasure. … continue reading →
Restoration work is to begin at the 18th century Jewish cemetery in Penzance (Cornwall), England thanks to a £13,000 grant from the national lottery. The Cornishman reports that “BOD Heritage Limited, which owns the cemetery, has received a £13,000 grant … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in Venice, Italy is hosting an exhibition about the Great Synagogue in Zagreb, Croatia that was destroyed during World War II. Called Zagreb Synagogue: 1867-1942-2015, the exhibit opened Jan. 19 and runs until March 4. The synagogue … continue reading →
