The horrifying scenes of destruction from the wildfires in Los Angeles are overwhelming and apocalyptic. Our hearts go out to all the many thousands who have lost homes, places of business, places of worship, and places of creativity and community. … continue reading →
The Oxford Center for Hebrew & Jewish Studies has issued a call for applications for its Fellowship program. The deadline for applications is February 14. Two of the fellowships would be open to research projects related to Jewish built heritage. … continue reading →
We’re in the Hebrew month of Tevet, whose Zodiac sign is the Goat — or Gedi — AKA Capricorn. The representation of the Zodiac was a fairly common feature of the painted decoration of synagogues in parts of Eastern Europe … continue reading →
After a hiatus, we have a new Have Your Say personal essay on the web site. This one is by the British artist Beverley-Jane Stewart, who draws inspiration from the Jewish heritage of Romania, where she traces her roots. A … continue reading →
We are happy to present the results of the ShUM Cities artist in residency carried out this past summer by the Hungarian visual artist Bence Illyes. The ShUM Cities project linking the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities … continue reading →
