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Russia: Kazan synagogue — New Year re-dedication
The century-old synagogue in Kazan, central Russia, celebrated its centenary with a festive ceremony September 3 rededicating the building following a restoration and renovation that included a elegantly refurbished facade and lavishly decorated new interior featuring a heavy carved wooden ark. …the … continue reading →
Spanish & Portuguese Jewish heritage networks meet
Representatives of the Networks of Jewish Quarters in Spain and Portugal are meeting today and tomorrow (Sept. 18-19) in Cordoba to discuss ways to cooperate in proposing “joint actions to enhance in the work of preservation and dissemination of Jewish … continue reading →
Call for papers: Conference on Venice Ghetto, May 2016
Next year, 2016, marks the 500th anniversary of the institution of the Venice ghetto. Many events and initiatives are planned. One of them is a conference in Venice in May — we are happy to forward the call for papers, … continue reading →
Call for volunteers to document Jamaican Jewish cemeteries
We are happy to forward this call for volunteers for a major Jewish cemetery documentation project — even if it is not in Europe! JAMAICAN JEWISH CEMETERY DOCUMENTATION Jamaica, West Indies January 17 – 23, 2016 Caribbean Volunteer Expeditions will … continue reading →