The so-called “Lost Shul Mural” in Burlington, Vermont has been moved to its new site in the nearby Ohavi Zedek synagogue. The delicate move was the culmination of months — years — of planning and preparation work to … continue reading →
Jewish Heritage Europe coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber has had an article published on the web site of Drayton Hall, a preserved plantation near Charleston, South Carolina, dealing with several issues related to (Jewish) heritage preservation and tourism. Called “Dark … continue reading →
We posted about the recent dedication of the synagogue in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores Islands, after a full restoration. The synagogue complex includes a new little museum on the history of Jews in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago … continue reading →
We have posted in the past about the way that artists have found inspiration over the centuries in abandoned Jewish cemeteries. In this context, we are delighted to post this recent, evocative water color sketch of the … continue reading →
Volunteers have carried out a clean-up operation at the Jewish cemetery in Gyöngyös, Hungary, which recently was hit by an attack by vandals. The two-day operation, April 24-25 saw dozens of volunteers clearing vegetation and carrying out other work. The action … continue reading →
