(JHE) — The character of a synagogue does not just come from its architecture, but from the interior decoration and fittings that complete it. Among the most striking of these fittings are the often richly embroidered ritual textiles used in … continue reading →
(JHE) — Elio Carmi, a cultural activist, nationally known creative designer, and president of the tiny Jewish community in the town of Casale Monferrato, in northwest Italy, died Monday (January 8), aged 71. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma, a rare … continue reading →
We are pleased to share the Call for Papers for the international conference Preserving Memory: Holocaust Monuments and Memorials in Central Europe, which will take place September 17-18 in Prague. Deadline for submission is May 31. Send title and abstract … continue reading →
We mourn the loss of the American documentary filmmaker Menachem Daum, much of whose work touched on Jewish history and heritage in Poland and often challenged preconceived notions and stereotypes. Daum passed away over the weekend, aged 77. May his … continue reading →
After years of sometimes sporadic work, the restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearing full completion. The building, which is owned by the Prague Jewish community, already functions as a Jewish cultural center focusing on Jewish heritage, history, and … continue reading →
