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Czech Republic: Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in New York, related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe. The deadline for applications is May 31

Ceiling in the synagogue in Bytca, Slovakia

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for a major lecture to be given in November in New York,  related to Jewish heritage and history in Central Europe. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2025. The Jewish … continue reading →

Poland: Archaeologists uncover the foundations of the pre-burial house in Warsaw’s Bródno Jewish cemetery

Excavations in the Bródno cemetery. Photo: MWKZ

Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of the pre-burial house in Warsaw’s Bródno Jewish cemetery — the city’s oldest Jewish burial site, which was largely ravaged during and after World War II. The results “managed to capture everything that survived the … continue reading →

Italy: Plans announced for restoration projects at synagogues in Ancona, Senigallia, and Urbino

The Levantine ynagogue in Ancona during a European Day of Jewish Culture

The Foundation for Italian Jewish Cultural Heritage (FBCEI) plans restoration projects at synagogues in three cities in  Italy’s Marche region —  Ancona, Senigallia, and Urbino. The announcement was made last week following a meeting of the FBCEI Board of Directors … continue reading →