jhe The Medici Archive Project (MAP) has recently launched a major, multidisciplinary project to virtually “reconstruct the architectural and demographic-economic features of the ghetto of Florence, one of the oldest ghettos of Europe.” The MAP is a research institute whose … continue reading →
A family’s pre-war wooden Sukkah in Płock, Poland has been saved and will be preserved restored, and displayed as a museum exhibit in Warsaw. Krzysztof Bielawski reports on Virtual Shtetl (in a post that as of 2020 was no longer … continue reading →
Applications are being accepted until March 30 for the second edition of a summer school program on “Difficult Heritage and Memory in the Making” The theme will be “Heritage of Violence.” The summer school looks at the tangible, material … continue reading →
Registration is open for this summer’s edition of the SVIT “work camp” — continuing years-long work in clearing and maintaining the vast Jewish cemetery in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this annual volunteer action, which we … continue reading →
Restoration work the Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine has achieved a milestone — a new roof, meaning that the 17th century building will be protected while further restoration work continues. “My 25 year old dream fulfilled!” local activist Grigori … continue reading →
