Mazel tov to the international artists chosen as the 2024 ShUM Cities Artists in Residence! Three very diverse projects dealing with history, heritage, symbolism, and art. They are the the visual artist Bence Illyes from Hungary (working with Judit Borsi), … continue reading →
Structural restoration of the magnificent Great or Grain Merchants’ synagogue in Bacău, Romania, is nearing full completion. Only some exterior work, landscaping, and installation of a fire prevention remain. If all goes well, the local Jewish community hopes that all … continue reading →
Artist, art historian. and Jewish heritage researcher Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, a professor at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, was forced to flee from Kharkiv to Lviv after Russian forces bombarded the city. In 2022 he wrote a … continue reading →
France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has awarded the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace, a €20,000 Sesame Prize. The funds are to be used to continue ongoing restoration work aimed at creating a cultural … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for what looks like a fascinating conference: Jewish Urban Landscapes in Mid-20th Century Europe February 4, 2025 – February 5, 2025, in Athens, Greece Deadline for Submissions: September 23, 2024 … continue reading →
