A design by Andrzej Bulanda and Maciej Bulanda and executed by Agnieszka Szuran and Jadwiga Gajczyk has been chosen as the mezuzah that will be installed at the entrance to the forthcoming Museum of the History of Polish … continue reading →
Restoration work on the 16th-century Remuh synagogue in Krakow’s Kazimierz district has reveals brilliantly colored wall and ceiling paintings from the 19th century. Writes Gazeta.pl: For all those who remember the appearance … before the renovation, the effect is striking. … continue reading →
The Jewish Chronicle reports that British composer Benjamin Till has composed an hour-long requiem featuring inscriptions on Jewish gravestones (and other gravestones) from several cemeteries in London, including Highgate, West Ham, Hoop Lane and Kensal Green. The London Requiem has … continue reading →
After 10 years of research and workshops, the reconstruction of the wonderfully painted ceiling of the destroyed Gwozdziec synagogue is complete. Read about the project and see pictures of the process here, on the project’s blog. The 85 percent scale … continue reading →
An exhibition of some of the extraordinary painted ceiling panels created during the Gwozdziec synagogue reconstruction project is on display until the end of July at the Arkady Kubickiego (Kubicki Arcade) of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. An 85 percent scale model of the tall … continue reading →
