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 →
As we noted at the time, the Italy-based American musician Avery Gosfield, a specialist in early music, was awarded one of the three first-time artist-in-residence fellowships presented by the ShUM cities project. Her work, titled “Ritual Echoes,” entailed creation of a sound … continue reading →
The project to restore the “Old Synagogue” in Bad Laasphe, Germany and create there a place of remembrance and encounter will be moving forward thanks to a recent grant from the Federal Government of just over €378,000. The grant of €378,419 was … continue reading →
Renovation of a 17th century building in the town of Stade, in northern Germany, that once housed a synagogue will be undertaken thanks in part to a €100,000 grant from the private German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD). The DSD … continue reading →
The retired Pope Benedict XVI, who died December 31 at the age of 95, visited Rome’s majestic Tempio Maggiore — Great Synagogue — on January 17, 2010. It was the second visit by a pope to the synagogue, located across … continue reading →
