It is now possible to access or view many synagogues and even some Jewish cemeteries online via various digital platforms. Some are detailed digital reconstructions of synagogues that were destroyed during World War II. Some are digitalized constructions of existing … continue reading →
The City of London has once again refused plans for a towering office block that would have overshadowed historic Bevis Marks synagogue. In a vote last week, the City of London Planning Committee voted 14 to eight against approving the … continue reading →
Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella joined Jewish leaders, other civic and government officials, Holocaust survivors, and local Jews as guest of honor at a crowded ceremony December 5 celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Tempio Maggiore — the grand Great Synagogue … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this CfP for the symposium: Tracing Jewish Histories: The Long Lives of Medieval Hebrew Manuscripts, Judaica, and Architecture, May 19-20, 2025, The Courtauld Institute of Art’s Vernon Square campus, London Deadline for submissions: February … continue reading →
The restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in the wine-growing town of Svätý Jur, near Bratislava is moving forward — the Bratislava Self-Governing Region (BSK), which owns the building, has chosen the winner of the architectural competition for the project. The … continue reading →
