Archeologists have confirmed that the structure beneath an abandoned building in Utrera, southwest Spain, that had long been used as a restaurant and pub (and before that a hospital and church) were the remains of a medieval synagogue complex. The … continue reading →
Tu B’Shvat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shvat — begins tonight. It is known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower. It is the custom … continue reading →
Conservation work on matzevot in the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia will continue this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, made through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The $62,000 grant, whose period … continue reading →
The long-awaited renovation of the 17th-century synagogue in Chęciny is getting under way. The synagogue will house a Center for Jewish Remembrance and Culture, whose aim will be to teach “tolerance and respect for other religions and cultures.” Total cost of … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Neil Richardson, who has been named Project Manager for the project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Center in the historic synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Richardson has extensive experience in the heritage sector, most recently serving as Interim … continue reading →
