We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the international conference Urban Jewish Cemeteries in Central-Eastern Europe between Early Modern and the Present Times: Research and Valuation to be held in Alba Iulia, Romania (and online), October 17-18, … continue reading →
We posted a couple of weeks ago — sight unseen — about the painstaking (and impressive) restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, a small town around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial. The restoration … continue reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av — in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Application for the fourth annual JewishGen Future Scholars Fellowship program to take place from July 9, 2024 – July 18, 2024. It is open to rising second-fourth year undergraduate students in accredited … continue reading →
Have you got a Lego set? Are you in eastern France? Then — build a local synagogue out of Lego blocks and maybe win a prize! The Culture and Heritage Department of the Bas Rhin Jewish Consistory is sponsoring a … continue reading →
