The post-WW2 New Synagogue in Düsseldorf, Germany — inaugurated 60 years ago at Rosh Hashanah 1958 — is about to undergo a multi-million euro renovation. According to the Jüdische Allgemeine Jewish newspaper, the works will begin in October, after the … continue reading →
This week sees the launch of jewish-places.de — a new, interactive web portal to Jewish people, places, and history in Germany. It looks like it will be an extraordinary resource. Described as an Interactive Map About Jewish Life in Germany, … continue reading →
SHANA TOVA TO ALL OUR READERS! Wishing you a sweet, satisfying, and stimulating New Year — and beyond! Thank you for your interest, your “shares,” your comments, your “likes,” your contributions, and your feedback — which have all helped … continue reading →
Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, begins tonight, ushering in the High Holidays. It’s a time of renewal, so we though we would feature a video of the opening of the Choral Synagogue in Drohobych, Ukraine, which was inaugurated in … continue reading →
Restoration of the Primariei (Teleki) Street (Hinech Neorim) orthodox synagogue in Oradea, in western Romania near the border with Hungary, is nearing completion and inauguration is scheduled for October. Plans are to establish a Jewish museum there. “Works are underway … continue reading →
