The festival of Shavuot, which begins tonight, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the Lord … continue reading →
Our new Have Your Say essay is a must-read from Sally Berkovic, the CEO of the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe. In a thoughtful yet provocative essay, she proposes Ten (other) Commandments — Commandments for the care of Jewish Heritage. They … continue reading →
We are happy to share this Call for Applications for the 4-year PhD President’s Fellowship at Bar Ilan University. – – – – – The Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University invites prospective doctoral candidates to apply for the … continue reading →
The Coronavirus crisis closed down normal Jewish community activity but in northern Slovakia it has allowed time for intensified efforts by face mask-wearing volunteers to clear and clean up Jewish cemeteries. “Every cloud has a silver lining,” Pavel Frankl, chairman … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario settimanale in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa. Repubblica Ceca e Slovacchia: la restaurazione dei cimiteri ebraici di Holešov e Námestovo 22 maggio 2020 Continuano i lavori al recentemente … continue reading →
