(JHE) — Archaeologists working — under rabbinical supervision — in Warsaw’s historic Okopowa street Jewish cemetery have uncovered previously unknown cobblestone paths, buried matzevot (some with gilding an polychrome decoration), and artifacts including glass bottles and coins dating back more … continue reading →
(JHE) — Simchat Torah — Rejoicing in the Torah, the Jewish festival that celebrates the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings (and beginning of the new cycle), falls this weekend. To mark the occasion, here are some images … continue reading →
(JHE) — Lipót Baumhorn, the most prolific synagogue architect in pre-WW2 Europe, is being honored with an open-air exhibit in Szeged, the city that is home to his masterpiece — the monumental domed New Synagogue, dedicated in 1903. At the … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov! The roofless, ruined Great Synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) will be one of the 10 heritage sites on both sides of the Dniester River to receive EU funding for preservation and restoration. The EU Confidence Building Measure program … continue reading →
A hidden Jewish time capsule dating back nearly 150 years has been discovered during construction work in the former synagogue that houses the Manchester Jewish Museum. Workers found the time capsule — a large, sealed glass jar tightly stuffed with … continue reading →
