With the horrific attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, we have been reflecting on this potent Jewish symbol, often used to refer to the Torah, and often used in Jewish ritual art. The Etz Hayim Hi, … continue reading →
Fullscale restoration work is under way at the so-called Memorial to the Deportees Synagogue in Cluj-Napoca (Koloszvár), Romania, and a Jewish cultural and social center will be developed next to it. Work began at the beginning of October, and … continue reading →
Serbia has issued a set of commemorative stamps honoring three iconic synagogues — those in Subotica, Novi Sad, and Belgrade. The set, issued on October 19, is titled “Sacral Jewish Architecture in Serbia.” Each stamp is a multi-colored painting … continue reading →
Researchers have created a detailed digital record of the Manchester Reform Synagogue in a way that is meant to preserve it for future generations as an “immersive virtual reality” experience combining architecture, history, archives, and memories. The project, the … continue reading →
Our JHE October Newsletter is out! There are announcements of new books, plus news, views, and insights from France, Turkey, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Ukraine, Poland, and more. Click here to read it online. Sign up from the header of … continue reading →
