New video about Bagnówka Jewish cemetery in Białystok
A new video by Tomasz Wisniewski about the Bagnówka Jewish cemetery in Białystok uses stunning drone camerawork and flashbacks to tell the story. ShareTweetSharePinEmail
Month: March 2015
Photo essay on the Jewish cemetery in Bucharest, where nature and vegetation are winning the battle
The Romania edition of vice.com has published a poignant photo essay with text on the “Philanthropy” Jewish cemetery in Bucharest, which the author, Alexandru Vazaru, calls the “wildest and saddest place” in central Bucharest. It’s worth a look….The photos show the … continue reading →
Virtual Jewish Museum — Moldova
Interested in Jewish history and culture in Moldova but don’t have the opportunity to travel there? The Jewish community in Moldova recently launched an online Jewish museum — the “On the Trails of History” Virtual Museum of Judaica in Moldova. [Note: … continue reading →
Cheltenham, England synagogue gets grant to repair roof
The elegant Regency synagogue in Cheltenham, England, has received a grant of £11,500 to repair its roof, from the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund. Two churches in Cheltenham also received grants. The Gloucestershire Echo quoted Jenny Silverston, the … continue reading →
Great Synagogue in Edirne, Turkey reopens after restoration
The Great Synagogue in Edirne, Turkey, has been reopened after a $2.5 million, 5-year government-funded restoration process that brought the once-ruined building back to its original glory. Only one Jew is believed to live in the town, but the … continue reading →