The city of Mainz is constructing a new visitors’ center at the historic Old Jewish Cemetery, which has gravestones dating from the 11th century to the late 19th century. Mainz, along with nearby Worms and Speyer, comprise the three so-called … continue reading →
There is still time to apply for the ShUM cities 2026 International Artist-in-Residence Program. Deadline for applications is September 30th, 2025. The ShUM Cities project links the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities of Worms, Speyer, and Mainz … continue reading →
The modernist Reichenbachstrasse synagogue in Munich has reopened following a years-long restoration process. With an emotional speech at the dedication ceremony Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeared to fight back tears as he decried the antisemitism that has surged since … continue reading →
Tad Taube, a California-based businessman and philanthropist whose support has been influential in the growth and development of Jewish life and culture in his native Poland, has passed away, aged 94. He died Saturday (September 13) at his home in … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici Lituania: gli spazi attorno alla sinagoga parzialmente restaurata di Švėkšna vengono sistemati e migliorati 12 settembre 2025 La sinagoga di Švėkšna, costruita nel 1928 sulla … continue reading →
