We are pleased to share this Call from the NGO Future for Religious Heritage (FRH), which is setting up a Working Group for Young Professionals and Researchers and is seeking people aged 18-35 to take part in it. The aim … continue reading →
We’re in the Hebrew month of Kislev, whose Zodiac sign is Sagittarius — Keshet; or bow. Here are some images of the Bow (and arrow) marking Kislev, depicted in Zodiacs found in various European synagogues (and a library). ShareTweetSharePin
Restoration of the neo-gothic, red brick ceremonial hall at the Jewish cemetery in Břeclav, Czech Republic, has been completed. The building will be opened to the public in the spring and used as a cultural venue. Designed by the Viennese … continue reading →
Amid the general upsurge of antisemitism in the month since the brutal Hamas massacre of civilians triggered the Israel-Hamas war, Jewish heritage sites and Holocaust monuments have been targeted. The European Union mentioned several specific incidents in a statement Sunday … continue reading →
We’re in the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, whose Zodiac sign is Akrav — Scorpio — the Scorpion. Here are some examples of how it is depicted in some of the Zodiacs found in European synagogues (and a library). ShareTweetSharePin4
