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The Jewish Museum in the 17th century synagogue in Tykocin, Poland will mark its 40th anniversary on Dec. 17 — with a day of events that include the inauguration of a revamped permanent exhibition and other renovations of the … continue reading →
In November, the German government announced substantial budget allocations for next year for two synagogues — that in Augsburg (which now anchors a major Jewish museum) and that in Lübeck, which has been undergoing restoration. An announcement from the … continue reading →
Last June, the POLIN museum in Warsaw was the site of a wide-ranging conference on Jewish heritage in Europe: Jewish Cultural Heritage — Projects, Methods, Inspirations. There were so many presentations that most were scheduled in parallel sessions, making … continue reading →
While many synagogues and other Jewish heritage sites in Europe remain in ruined or dilapidated condition, it is worthwhile from time to time to look back and reflect on some of the transformations — and the distance some sites have … continue reading →
The wide-ranging survey of Jewish Museums in Europe carried out by Dr. Brigitte Sion of the Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe has been published online, following its formal presentation at the annual conference of the Association of European Jewish Museums. (We … continue reading →
