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New interactive Jewish Heritage project in Spain!

  Exciting news from Spain, where Google, in partnership with Red de Juderías de España, the nationwide Network of Jewish Quarters,  has launched an impressive — and exhaustive — new web site that provides an interactive exploration of Jewish heritage … continue reading →

Czech Republic’s 10 Stars Project in the News

  The Czech Republic’s innovative,  10 Stars project will essentially create a nationwide Jewish Museum formed by 10 thematic exhibits in 10 synagogue or other Jewish buildings, in 10 locations all around the country. Czech Radio’s English language service ran … continue reading →

Museum of Polish Jewish History Launches Central Judaica Database

  The Museum of the History of Polish Jews, which opens in Warsaw next year, has announced the launch of a major project and valuable new resource — a searchable Central Judaica Database that is to provide  “information about monuments … continue reading →

“Jewish Cultural Quarter” Launched in Amsterdam

  The Netherlands’ Crown Prince Willem-Alexander  took part in the formal launch of the Jewish Cultural Quarter in Amsterdam, a concept that joins four key Jewish sites located in the heart of the city’s historic Jewish district — the Jewish … continue reading →

YIVO and Museum of the History of Polish Jews announce partnership

  The New York-based YIVO Institute for Jewish Research and the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw (MHPJ) have announced a multi-level partnership agreement. According to the Oct. 22 news release, the agreement is the first of its kind for … continue reading →