The hulking, tragic ruins of the synagogue in Brody, Ukraine were the backdrop for a memorial symphonic concert honoring the great Jewish writer Joseph Roth, who was born in Brody 125 years ago (when it was at the eastern edge … continue reading →
Three years ago archaeologists excavating at Magdalen College in Oxford uncovered some “very broken up” human skeletal remains. The bones had been found at or near what was believed to be the location of first medieval Jewish cemetery in Oxford, … continue reading →
We had planned to write about an ambitious, recently carried out EU-funded cross-border project focused on revitalizing the related — and historic — Jewish cemeteries in Osoblaha, Czech Republic and nearby Biała, Poland, but unfortunately we also have to note … continue reading →
We posted last week a round-up of some of the many volunteer Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various countries. Here are some more! If you don’t see yours — let us know! BELARUS … continue reading →
The Turkish fashion designer Asli Filinta staged a recent show of her designs in a former Istanbul synagogue that until 2015 housed the Turkish Jewish Museum. According to her Instagram and a video of the show on YouTube, a capacity … continue reading →
