jhe The heavy rains, rising water and flooding in Prague and the Czech Republic have forced the Jewish Museum in Prague to close today, June 3. Our fingers are crossed that the Museum and all of Prague come through the crisis … continue reading →
We find it fascinating to look at how artists and writers have been inspired by the power of place and imagery of Jewish heritage sites over the centuries. The examples are legion. The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague became the … continue reading →
The synagogue in Subotica, Serbia was open to the public on May 18, the European Night of the Museums. One visitor has posted video showing the current state of the interior of the building, which has been under fitful … continue reading →
An appeal has been launched to raise funds for the step by step restoration of the two Jewish cemeteries in Dukla, Poland. Robert Szczepanik, who lives in Dukla, reports that the two Jewish cemeteries in Dukla are in … continue reading →
Mazel tov to the newly elected leadership of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage in Italy! At a meeting in Rome last week, Dario Disegni, from Torino, was elected President of the Foundation, with Renzo Funaro from Florence and Annie … continue reading →
