jhe Meylakh Sheykhet in L’viv writes that a scientific commission at the Ukrainian ministry of culture, at a meeting July 25, approved the boundaries of several cemeteries at Babyn Yar (Babi Yar), the ravine in Kiev where the Nazis killed … continue reading →
Each Thursday night this summer, the garden of Florence’s magnificent Moorish-style synagogue is being transformed in the Balagan Cafe — a varied program of cultural events, schmoozing, and kosher food & drink, that has been drawing hundreds of people each … continue reading →
Professor Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett delivers opening remarks for the Fourth Annual Humanity in Action International Conference. In her talk, she addresses the creation and mission of the the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, which served as the venue for the International … continue reading →
Work is progressing on the restoration of the ruined synagogue in Edirne, Turkey. The restored building will be used as a municipal cultural center, but Edirne governor Hasan Duruer told local media that Jews will also be able to use … continue reading →
In our Recent Publications section, we link to a radio interview with Erica T. Lehrer, author of the new book Jewish Poland Revisited: Heritage Tourism in Unquiet Places (University of Indiana Press, 2013). Lehrer’s book explores the phenomenon of … continue reading →
