Few other parts of Italy (or, indeed, of Europe) provide such a varied and spectacular array of Jewish heritage sites than does Piemonte — Piedmont — the northwest corner of the country along the French and Swiss borders. Aside … continue reading →
Jewish heritage sites have long inspired artists and writers, and we occasionally like to highlight examples. Our new “Have Your Say” op-ed is a poem about the Old Jewish Cemetery in Lesko, Poland — one of the oldest in … continue reading →
Field Guide to Jewish Łódź — a new, richly illustrated Jewish guidebook to the city — is now available, both as an 86-page printed book and in downloadable PDF form.. Published by the Taube Center for the Renewal of … continue reading →
RFE/RL has posted a video mini-documentary about Yvette Merzbacher, a woman now living in Switzerland, who is on a personal crusade to save the Jewish cemeteries of Moldova, where her grandparents came from. Merzbacher founded the Living Stones Association, … continue reading →
The tiny Jewish community in Carpentras, France has issued an appeal for contributions to help complete renovation work on its historic synagogue, which this year is celebrating its 650th birthday, making it the oldest active synagogue in France and … continue reading →
