The former synagogue in the town of Kobersdorf, in Austria’s Burgenland region, reopens this week after full-scale restoration over the past three years. It will be used as an educational, scholarly, and cultural centre programming exhibitions, concerts, symposia and other … continue reading →
With colorful Seder plates displayed in the little Jewish museum in Pitigliano, Italy we wish our readers a joyous and meaningful Pesach, whether you celebrate virtually this year or in person. Passover is the festival of freedom — and the … continue reading →
Twin exhibitions on the work of Lipot Baumhorn, pre-WW2 Europe’s most prolific synagogue architect, are currently running in Szeged, Hungary and Novi Sad, Serbia — mounted in two of his most imposing synagogues, not far across the border from each … continue reading →
✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ ✡︎ An international conference in June will be held to mark the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. Called New Realities of Jewish Heritage, it will take place June 26-27 at the … continue reading →
The monumental twin-towered Great Synagogue in Plzeň (Pilsen) in the Czech Republic reopens Sunday (April 10) following a three-year, €4 million renovation, largely funded by the EU, that also included complete restoration of the nearby rabbi’s house. Work focused on the … continue reading →
