In January, we posted about the recent laser scan digitalization of three synagogues in the Bukovina region of western Ukraine that are noted for their elaborate interior decoration: the Beit Tfilah Benjamin Synagogue in Chernivtsi, currently in use by the … continue reading →
During the night of October 22, a powerful blast wave from Russian Shaheed drone strikes hit the historic synagogue in the Podil district of Kyiv. The damage does not appear to have been extensive — it mainly seems to have … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum of Switzerland, in Basel, reopens November 30 with a new and expanded permanent exhibition in new premises — a former wooden tobacco warehouse that has been completely restructured as a state of the art museum. It will … continue reading →
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There is still time to apply for the ShUM cities 2026 International Artist-in-Residence Program. Deadline for applications is September 30th, 2025. The ShUM Cities project links the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities of Worms, Speyer, and Mainz … continue reading →
