Taking a detour from an academic conference, Penn State University scholar Eliyana Adler a made a roots trip to visit the obscure village in western Ukraine from which, a century ago, her grandmother had emigrated — twice. In our … continue reading →
The Medici Archive Project (MAP) has recently launched a major, multidisciplinary project to virtually “reconstruct the architectural and demographic-economic features of the ghetto of Florence, one of the oldest ghettos of Europe.” The MAP is a research institute whose … continue reading →
Restoration work the Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine has achieved a milestone — a new roof, meaning that the 17th century building will be protected while further restoration work continues. “My 25 year old dream fulfilled!” local activist Grigori … continue reading →
Six centuries years after the building was turned into a church, the Jewish community in Spain wants a medieval former synagogue in Toledo, currently a museum, returned to Jewish ownership. (This is not the famous El Transito synagogue, a … continue reading →
A foundation in Romania has launched guided tours to Jewish heritage sites in the Maramures region of northern Transylvania in northwest Romania — including the towns of Sighet, Satu Mare, Simleu Silvaniei, and Baia Mare. The region — known … continue reading →
