The Synagogue de la Victoire, the Grand Synagogue of Paris, is marking this year the 150th anniversary of the beginning of its construction with a new, richly illustrated book that recounts the synagogue’s history and architecture and 150 … continue reading →
The ESJF European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative was founded in 2015 to protect Jewish cemeteries across Europe, particularly in eastern Europe outside the EU. In our latest Have Your Say personal essay, ESJF CEO Phil Carmel reflects on the progress … continue reading →
Severe storms and high winds toppled trees causing damage to gravestones and tombs in the sprawling Okopowa Street Jewish cemetery in Warsaw. “We know of damaged tombstones and ohels, as well as of fallen trees,” the Warsaw Jewish community … continue reading →
