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Bows (and some arrows) to mark the Hebrew month of Kislev, whose Zodiac sign is Keshet — the bow — or Sagittarius

We’re in the Hebrew month of Kislev, whose Zodiac sign is Sagittarius — Keshet; or bow. Here are some images of the Bow (and arrow) marking Kislev, depicted in Zodiacs found in various European synagogues (and a library).   ShareTweetSharePin

Poland: Celebrating the 120th birthday of the grand ceremonial hall at the New Jewish Cemetery in Gliwice, now the Upper Silesian Jews House of Remembrance

The Upper Silesian Jews House of Remembrance in Gliwice, Poland held a celebration this week to mark the 120th anniversary of the building in which it is housed — the pre-burial hall of the city’s New Jewish Cemetery.  The festive … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Restoration of the neo-gothic Ceremonial Hall in Břeclav has been completed

Restoration of the neo-gothic, red brick ceremonial hall at the Jewish cemetery in Břeclav, Czech Republic, has been completed. The building will be opened to the public in the spring and used as a cultural venue. Designed by the Viennese … continue reading →