Two books on Jewish heritage in Romania that were originally published in hardback have now come out as E-books on the i-Books platform, available via iTunes, making them finally available to a wider public. Click the blue links to get … continue reading →
The 20th century artist (and rabbi) David Hillman (1894-1974) created richly elaborate stained glass windows for a number of synagogues in the UK, including St. Albans United Synagogue, the Synagogue in St. Johns Wood, London; the Central Synagogue, London; … continue reading →
The planned demolition of the 1950s Manchester Reform synagogue as part of a multi-million pound commercial development scheme raises questions about the purpose, symbolism (and perceived value) of Jewish built heritage. The Manchester Evening News runs a story … continue reading →
The Cultural Heritage Department of the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture has issued a progress report on efforts to stabilize, and eventually restore, the synagogue at Gėlių st. 6 in Vilnius. The work is being carried out via principal funding … continue reading →
We posted last week about a “reanimation” project centered on the ruins of the great synagogue in Krynki, a small town in a rather remote part of eastern Poland on the border with Belarus. The initiative included a clean-up … continue reading →
