A major exhibition on Jewish inscriptions in Basilicata and in Puglia, displayed in several venues, has opened in southern Italy. Called “Ketav, Sefer, Miktav: Jewish Written Culture in Basilicata and Puglia,” the exhibition is mounted in honor of the late scholar … continue reading →
Archeologists this month discovered the site of a 15th century mikveh, or ritual bath, in the historic Jewish quarter of Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The Patronat Call de Girona and the Museum of Jewish History announced the discovery Monday at … continue reading →
The Times of Israel runs a lengthy article on the current state of the Archeological Zone/Jewish Museum in Cologne, Germany. It summarizes the extremely important finds that archeologists have turned up and gives a status report on the project … continue reading →
3D scanners are being used successfully to make digital documentation of weathered inscriptions. Leonard Rutgers, of Utrecht University, has been using 3d imaging technology to enable Hebrew inscriptions from an early medieval Jewish cemetery at Venosa, in southern Italy, … continue reading →
The Managing Jewish Immovable Heritage conference in Krakow took place back in April, but its impact is still being felt. The themes, discussions and presentations by the 100 or so participants from two dozen countries underscore all the issues we … continue reading →
