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Obituary: Tad Taube z”l California-based businessman and philanthropist whose support has been influential in the growth and development of Jewish life and culture in his native Poland, dies at 94

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 →

Lithuania: the grounds surrounding the partially restored synagogue in Švėkšna are being landscaped and improved

The grounds surrounding the synagogue in Švėkšna are being landscaped and improved to make the complex attractive both to tourists and to residents of the town. The masonry synagogue, located on the town’s main square across from the twin-towered church, … continue reading →

EDJC 2025 Great Opportunity: The Littman Library offers a 30 percent discount on its books in honor of the European Days of Jewish Culture

The annual European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC) kicked off on Sunday (September 7), with  events in more than two dozen countries across Europe planned to take place well into November. This year’s umbrella theme is People of the Book. … continue reading →

Netherlands: Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes part in celebrations of the 350th anniversary of Amsterdam’s Portuguese Synagogue

  Dutch King Willem-Alexander took part in a ceremony celebrating the 350th birthday of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, known as the Esnoga or Snoge. After the service, the King met with rabbis and members of the Jewish community. He … continue reading →