Signposting Jewish heritage sites is an important way to “put them back on the map” and educate local people and visitors alike. The Tachov Archives and Museum Society — TAMUS, a Czech non-profit NGO deeply involved in documenting and preserving … continue reading →
The near-total removal of trees and other vegetation in the first stage of the state-sponsored restoration of the Jewish cemetery in Chisinau has laid bare the vast expanse in a way that has revealed the extent of damage to the … continue reading →
Jaroslav Klenovský is a pioneer in the documentation and preservation of Jewish heritage in what today is the Czech Republic. Based in Brno, he has worked since 1980 to protect and preserve immovable Jewish heritage, particularly in Moravia. In addition … continue reading →
It’s Purim! — a time of crazy celebration that often includes quantities of …. drink. We’re taking a little look at that today. Wine — kosher wine — forms part of many Jewish ceremonies and rituals, including Shabbat and holiday … continue reading →
The historic Jewish cemetery and recently restored synagogue are included in a program launched by the city of Alba Iulia that tags cultural sites with QR codes that can be accessed by visitors on smart phones and tablets. Called “Discover … continue reading →
