A quick round-up of some recent Jewish cemetery developments: GOOD (AND GOODISH) NEWS Restored Cemetery The Jewish cemetery in Głogów Małopolski, Poland was rededicated on May 12 after fencing and restoration work. The work included the reconstruction of an … continue reading →
For those in Florence, Italy this week — two back-to-back events in the city May 15 present two recent books of interest to our readers. One on Enrico Lattes, an influential Jewish architect and urban planner who was all … continue reading →
In December, we carried Virtual Shtetl’s report on the good chance that the vacant synagogue in Cieszanów, southeast Poland, will be restored by the city for use as a cultural center. Built in 1889 and used as a grains storehouse after World … continue reading →
Work is progressing on the renovation of the important modernist synagogue in Žilina, Slovakia, with the aim of transforming it into a contemporary arts center. Designed by the German architect Peter Behrens and built in 1928-31, the synagogue was long used … continue reading →
For those in Prague — an exhibition on Jewish traces in the Prague 2 district (New Town) will be on display until June 1 on the ground floor of the New Town Hall, Karolovo namesti 1/23. Organized by the District … continue reading →
