We mourn the death of a remarkable man, Jakovas (Yaakov) Bunka (Yankl or Yosl Bunk), a renowned folk-style wood-sculptor, World War II hero and passionate keeper of the Jewish flame in his native town, Plunge, Lithuania, who died July 30 at the age … continue reading →
The restoration of the 17th century Great Synagogue in Iaşi, Romania is progressing — but slowly, and more problems are found as the process goes on, reports Lucia Apostol, who is responsible for property and built heritage at the Federation of Jewish Communities … continue reading →
A major conference will be taking place in Poland June 24-26 — the Second Congress of Jewish Art in Poland, whose theme is Art in Jewish Society. The meeting, which will take place at the Museum of the History … continue reading →
The installation of the replica of the painted ceiling and bimah of the destroyed wooden synagogue that once stood in Gwozdziec (now Ukraine) have been completed at the Museum of the History Polish Jews. In this video, Rick and … continue reading →
Replica of the painted ceiling of the wooden synagogue in Gwozdziec, a key installation of the Museum’s core exhibit. Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber We are happy to circulate this call for papers: — Submission deadline: 30 April 2014. 2nd … continue reading →
