The hulking, tragic ruins of the synagogue in Brody, Ukraine were the backdrop for a memorial symphonic concert honoring the great Jewish writer Joseph Roth, who was born in Brody 125 years ago (when it was at the eastern edge … continue reading →
Work is to finally begin on converting the abandoned Greenbank synagogue in Liverpool into an apartment complex, according to local media. The Liverpool Echo and other local sources report that the company making the conversion, Green Drive Ltd, has announced … continue reading →
The small town of Venosa lies amid barren terrain in an out-of-the-way part of southern Italy, but it is the site of a rich trove of Jewish heritage sites — including catacombs — that shed important light on Jewish life … continue reading →
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous sights in Italy — and, indeed in Europe. But did you know that just next to it, over the wall from the Piazza dei Miracoli, there is a Jewish … continue reading →
“Urban explorers” broke into the abandoned Greenbank Synagogue in Liverpool, England and one of them — who goes by the name “The Little Nuisance” — crashed through the sanctuary’s fragile ceiling. He dangled from the gaping hole and nearly fell … continue reading →
