With COVID-19 travel and other restrictions easing in Europe, Jewish heritage sites are becoming accessible again to tourists and other visitors — as long as social distancing and other hygiene measures are in place. We have been keeping a running … continue reading →
The scaffolding is down, and renovation of the exterior of the synagogue in the town of Karcag is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The roof and windows were repaired, and the building’s façade was repaired … continue reading →
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major negative impact on museums, preservation work, and other organizations and initiatives concerned with religious heritage (including Jewish heritage). A just-published survey by the NGO Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) details four main areas … continue reading →
Starting more than two decades ago, there have been many digital reconstructions of synagogues that no longer stand — especially those destroyed in November 1938 on Kristallnacht or later during World War II. Some are static, some are interactive, and … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario settimanale in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa. Buona lettura! Ungheria: quasi completati i lavori di restauro alla sinagoga di Berettyóújfalu 12 giugno 2020 È previsto che i … continue reading →
