In the news this month have been the rededication of two Jewish cemeteries Poland after restoration — but also the desecration of two Jewish cemeteries, on in the Czech Republic and one in Austria. The restored Jewish cemeteries in Józefów Biłgorajski … continue reading →
The long-delayed restoration of the wooden “Green Synagogue” in Rezekne, Latvia — built around 1845 and one of the few wooden synagogues still standing in Europe — is progressing, with the target date for completion of the project … continue reading →
Two more synagogues in Russia — in Kaluga and St. Petersburg — have been reopened with gala ceremonies after refurbishment to service active congregations. (We reported earlier on the recent reopening of the synagogue in Kazan.) The Grand Synagogue in Kaluga, … continue reading →
Here’s another article from the United States that focuses on an important issue in Jewish Heritage work in Europe — what to do with synagogues that are no longer used for worship (for whatever reason). In St. Louis, some … continue reading →
We are happy to post this notice of what looks like it will be a fascinating — and necessary — course next spring. Rather fittingly, the deadline for submitting the application form is November 9, 2015 — the anniversary of Kristallnacht. International … continue reading →
