Archaeological excavations have taken place in the downtown Jewish quarter of L’viv on the site of two destroyed synagogue adjacent to the ruins of the Golden Rose synagogue. According to a news release, the works began on Sept. 26 … continue reading →
Much is written (and many tours are taken) of the Jewish East End of London. But here’s an article that discusses a less known neighborhood — in the West End, near Regents Park, an area sometimes described as “Fitzrovia.” The … continue reading →
Archeologists have reported the recent discovery of the remains of synagogue in the ancient city of Limyra in the Mediterranean province of Anatolia. The Sept. 25 account by the Anatolia News Agency does not give many specifics, but it … continue reading →
Starting today (Sept. 30), the historic Jewish cemetery in Siena will be regularly opened to the public on the last Sunday of each month. Until now, it has only been open on the European Day of Jewish Cuture and … continue reading →
A synagogue in Smolensk, Russian has opened under the auspices of Chabad. The Chabad web site reports, in an article by Dovid Zaklikowski: Hundreds of local Jewish residents and local government officials, including regional Gov. Alexei Astrovsky and Mayor Nikolei Alashaiv, … continue reading →
