In what was truly a Shehecheyanu moment, a Mezuzah was affixed to the entrance of the partially restored Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh (Ostrog), Ukraine, built in the early 17th century. Visiting rabbis and pilgrims from the USA, Israel, … continue reading →
Ceremonies this week will mark the latest step in efforts to preserve and commemorate the Jewish heritage in Cape Verde, a state composed of 10 tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean, around 500 km off the coast of West Africa. … continue reading →
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 →
