We’re happy to forward notice of a meeting on May 18 in New York that people interested in tracing their family history in Austria, Poland and Ukraine should find of interest: The Gesher Galicia Jewish genealogy Special Interest Group’s spring … continue reading →
For those in Prague — an exhibition on Jewish traces in the Prague 2 district (New Town) will be on display until June 1 on the ground floor of the New Town Hall, Karolovo namesti 1/23. Organized by the District … continue reading →
Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 17-18 — the 10th European Night of Museums is the night of May 17, leading in to the 36th International Museum Day on May 18. Various Jewish museums and museums with Jewish collections … continue reading →
Last chance to visit a special exhibit at the Stadtmuseum in St. Pölten, Austria marking the 100th anniversary of the town’s former synagogue. The exhibition, called “God and Kaiser,” opened in November and closes April 27. There will be … continue reading →
Marking the 70th anniversary of the deportation of Greek Jews, JTA runs a story about the dwindling Romaniote Jewish community in Ioannina, with a focus (and picture) of the historic synagogue there. The Nazis rounded up more than 1800 … continue reading →
