A fire has seriously damaged the former synagogue in the town of Inowłodz in central Poland. Dating from the mid-19th century, the building is currently used as a grocery store but is listed as a historical monument and retains interior … continue reading →
It was a rare opportunity to visit the ancient Roman-era Jewish catacombs under the grounds of the villa Torlonia in Rome and see first hand some of the extraordinary painted decoration of the tombs. The catacombs, believed to date from … continue reading →
The government has designated Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery in York, which today lies buried under a public parking garage, as a Scheduled Monument on the National Heritage List for England, granting it certain protections from development schemes. Scheduled monuments include … continue reading →
A major restoration and enhancement project is planned for the Jewish cemetery in Pisa. It is to include opening the Porta di Leone gate in the high wall that separates the cemetery from the adjacent Piazza dei Miracoli — where … continue reading →
Extensive restoration work at the Jewish section of Rome’s historic monumental Verano cemetery has been completed and officially recognized with an inspection visit this week by Rome city councilor Sabrina Alfonsi, Jewish leaders, and other officials. Restoration, financed by the … continue reading →
