The synagogue in the Swiss town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the Jura Mountains near the border with France, kicks off a year of celebrations for its 120th birthday with two concerts of klezmer music by the David Bursztein ensemble, March 19 and 20. Anniversary … continue reading →
A group of young people wants to save the Moorish-style, red-brick former synagogue building in the small town of Radzanów, in central Poland. Devastated in World War II, the building, dating from the beginning of the 20th century and listed … continue reading →
Istanbul’s Quincentennial Foundation Jewish Museum Of Turkey has revamped its permanent exhibition — and changed venues, moving from the Zulfaris synagogue, where it has been located since its inauguration in 2001, to the Neve Shalom synagogue. The Zufaris synagogue (built in … continue reading →
The restoration of the long-abandoned Lipot Baumhorn-designed synagogue in Lučenec, Slovakia — and its transformation into a cultural center — is nearing completion. City authorities say it will be officially opened to the public with an inaugural event in May. The … continue reading →
Visitors to Warsaw have just received a big boost — a joint ticket valid to visit four key Jewish attractions in the Polish capital. The ticket can be purchased at the POLIN museum or online at: bilety.polin.pl. It includes entry to: … continue reading →
