jhe Mieczysław Jędruszczak, who worked for decades to protect and preserve the surviving remnants of the Warsaw Ghetto wall, has died at the age of 94. A veteran of Poland’s World War II underground Home Army who was also interned in a … continue reading →
The ongoing restoration of the the magnificent 18th century synagogue in Przysucha, Poland has received a boost, with a 100,000 zloty(about €24,000) allocation earmarked for it in budget the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The Foundation for the Preservation … continue reading →
The historic little Jewish cemetery in Penzance (Cornwall), England was rededicated last week after its restoration, and will be open to the public. A second dedication ceremony will take place on May 18. The Cornishman reports that about two dozen members … continue reading →
Several recent developments in Poland highlight the complexity of the challenge of what’s to be done — or what to do — with Jewish heritage that is has disappeared, been abused or otherwise all but lost to memory. We … continue reading →
In our new “Have Your Say” op-ed, by the Italian Jewish studies scholar Gadi Luzzatto Voghera, is on online! The story of a nearly 800-year-old Torah that was recently returned to the synagogue in Biella, Italy leads the Italian Jewish studies scholar Dr. Gadi … continue reading →
