The Ets Hayim synagogue of Larissa, in central Greece, reopened last month after full-scale restoration and reconstruction work that began in 2019 but was stalled due to Covid restrictions and other issues. It was a process “filled with challenges, setbacks, … continue reading →
Archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a medieval synagogue in Rothenburg ob der Tauber in southern Germany, a major center of Jewish scholarship in the middle ages. The synagogue was used until a pogrom in 1349 devastated the Jewish community. … continue reading →
Changes… Back in 2017, we posted an essay by Sergey R. Kravstov and Vladimir Levin of the Center for Jewish Art wondering whether the hulking ruins of the 18th century great synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) would or could be conserved. … continue reading →
Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 100 actions from 15 countries At the beginning of May, we published the first round-up for 2025 showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place … continue reading →
The Swiss Federal government has issued a call for the design for a national memorial monument to the victims of Nazism that will be erected in the heart of the Swiss capital, Bern. Deadline for submission is October 10. Creation … continue reading →
