January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, is marked in many countries as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an occasion for commemorative ceremonies, educational programs, and other initiatives. Monuments and memorials are also dedicated or … continue reading →
Archaeological excavation is due to begin in March on the site of Brno’s destroyed Great Synagogue, as part of a series of initiatives commemorating the synagogue, which was built in 1853-1855 and torched by the Nazis in March 1939.. “The … continue reading →
We’re in the dark days of winter (in the Northern Hemisphere…) and in difficult times in many countries around the world… So, as we have done with photo essays, we’ve prepared a little video celebrating light. Britain’s late chief rabbi … continue reading →
The restoration of the synagogue building in Seini, in northwest Romania, is proceeding. As we posted in 2023, the €2.4 million project will transform the long-disused building complex into a Museum of the Jews of Transylvania, concert hall, and cultural … continue reading →
Thanks to a grant of more than 16 million zlotys (around €3,800,000), the city of Konin in central Poland will be able to go ahead with plans to modernize the early 19th century synagogue building and convert it into a … continue reading →
