The annual conference of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies takes place August 7-12, in Seattle, Washington. We are happy to post its call for papers — the deadline is December 15. The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies and the … continue reading →
The century-old synagogue in Kazan, central Russia, celebrated its centenary with a festive ceremony September 3 rededicating the building following a restoration and renovation that included a elegantly refurbished facade and lavishly decorated new interior featuring a heavy carved wooden ark. …the … continue reading →
Next year, 2016, marks the 500th anniversary of the institution of the Venice ghetto. Many events and initiatives are planned. One of them is a conference in Venice in May — we are happy to forward the call for papers, … continue reading →
We continue our High Holidays feature highlighting synagogues that were inaugurated or rededicated after renovation on or around Rosh Hashanah. Today we feature the magnificent Dohany St. Synagogue in Budapest and Great Synagogue in Sofia Bulgaria, — which were both … continue reading →
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is observed next week and inaugurates the Jewish High Holy Days — a month of observances that mingle prayer, reflection and repentance with celebration as we begin the new cycle of the seasons. … continue reading →
