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Tu B’Shvat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat — begins tonight. It is known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower. It is the custom … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa — Buona lettura! Romania: una sovvenzione dell’ambasciata degli Stati Uniti finanzia il campo studio di conservazione e restauro che avrà luogo quest’estate presso … continue reading →
Conservation work on matzevot in the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia will continue this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, made through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The $62,000 grant, whose period … continue reading →
The Austrian Jewish Museum in Eisenstadt is seeking to employ a permanent part-time staff member, to deal with visitors. Responsibilities will include leading guided tours in the museum occasional tours in the former synagogue in Koberdorf (travel costs Eisenstadt-Kobersdorf will … continue reading →
The long-awaited renovation of the 17th-century synagogue in Chęciny is getting under way. The synagogue will house a Center for Jewish Remembrance and Culture, whose aim will be to teach “tolerance and respect for other religions and cultures.” Total cost of … continue reading →
