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Poland: conference to tackle issues related to the preservation, protection, and documentation of Jewish cemeteries in Poland

A conference in Poland next week will tackle a range of issues relating to Jewish cemetery preservation, documentation, and legal status. The two-day meeting, organized by the Gliwice Museum, will be held at the Memorial House of Upper Silesian Jews, … continue reading →

New Publication on the Jewish Country House

Two and a half years ago, Oxford scholar Abigail Green wrote a Have Your Say op-ed for us, titled “How recognizing the “Jewish country house” expands our understanding of Jewish heritage.” She argued that, in addition to synagogues, Jewish cemeteries, … continue reading →

Two remarkable Torah Arks from Europe — in Israel: one from Hungary, one from Italy

Dozens of Torah arks from disused and/or abandoned synagogues were brought to Israel from European countries after the Holocaust. They include around 40 that were brought from Italy alone: for the most part they are now used in Israeli synagogues … continue reading →