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We are mourning the death of Bernhard Purin, an old friend and one of the most active and influential Jewish museum and heritage professionals in Europe. He passed away unexpectedly last week in Munich, where he served as the director … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the international conference Urban Jewish Cemeteries in Central-Eastern Europe between Early Modern and the Present Times: Research and Valuation to be held in Alba Iulia, Romania (and online), October 17-18, … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici Aggiornamento fotografico dalla Repubblica Ceca: la sinagoga restaurata di Budyně nad Ohří 15 febbraio 2024 Un paio di settimane fa abbiamo pubblicato un articolo riguardante … continue reading →
We posted a couple of weeks ago — sight unseen — about the painstaking (and impressive) restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, a small town around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial. The restoration … continue reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av — in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →
