The ongoing restoration of the the magnificent 18th century synagogue in Przysucha, Poland has received a boost, with a 100,000 zloty(about €24,000) allocation earmarked for it in budget the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The Foundation for the Preservation … continue reading →
The historic little Jewish cemetery in Penzance (Cornwall), England was rededicated last week after its restoration, and will be open to the public. A second dedication ceremony will take place on May 18. The Cornishman reports that about two dozen members … continue reading →
Several recent developments in Poland highlight the complexity of the challenge of what’s to be done — or what to do — with Jewish heritage that is has disappeared, been abused or otherwise all but lost to memory. We … continue reading →
In our new “Have Your Say” op-ed, by the Italian Jewish studies scholar Gadi Luzzatto Voghera, is on online! The story of a nearly 800-year-old Torah that was recently returned to the synagogue in Biella, Italy leads the Italian Jewish studies scholar Dr. Gadi … continue reading →
It appears that a wooden synagogue recently re-discovered in Kulautuva, Lithuania will not be preserved. The synagogue, built in 1935, was uncovered in January when the masonry building that had been constructed around it in the Communist era was being demolished. … continue reading →
