What are believed to be remnants of the destroyed 18th century Great Synagogue of Buchach, (or Buczacz) have been discovered during construction work to build a store on the site. The uncovered remnants appear to include parts of the Bimah. … continue reading →
Most Jewish heritage sites lie within the borders of one country. But there’s a small minority that straddle international frontiers. The synagogue of Gorizia, Italy, for example, is in Italy but the Jewish cemetery is across the border in Slovenia; … continue reading →
Our JHE monthly Newsletter — for August — is out. Lots of news, views, and insight from Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, France, Great Britain, Greece, Czech Republic, Poland — and, actually, all around Europe…. A main feature is a link … continue reading →
This summer’s Jewish cemetery documentation Field School organized by the Jewish Galicia and Bukovina organization (JGB) has made the “sensational” discovery of previously unknown Jewish gravestones dating back to the 16th century. The session, from August 17-September 1, is taking … continue reading →
Ecco l’appuntamento settimanale con le novità dal mondo dei beniculturali ebraici in Europa. Novità importanti provenienti da Romania, Croazia, e tutto Europa. SOMMARIO 19-22 AGOSTO Have Your Say: riflessione della direttrice di JHE Ruth Ellen Gruber nel 20esimo … continue reading →
