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Ground was broken May 8 for a new wing of the Jewish Museum of Franconia in Fürth, Germany. The 900-square-meter, €5.6 million extension will double the size of the museum and include space for a shop, library and temporary exhibits. … continue reading →
We posted about the recent dedication of the synagogue in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores Islands, after a full restoration. The synagogue complex includes a new little museum on the history of Jews in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago … continue reading →
The historic Shaar Hashomayum Synagogue in Ponta Delgada in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago of nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, has been rededicated after a fullscale renovation process. As we reported earlier, it will serve as a … continue reading →
Ringstrasse: A Jewish Boulevard, a current exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Vienna, reminds us that Jewish built heritage includes more than cemeteries, synagogues or other building used for communal purposes. Curated by Gabriele Kohlbauer-Fritz and Sabine Bergler, the exhibition, which runs until Oct. 4, … continue reading →
Mazel tov to the Riga Ghetto Museum, whose recently redesigned web site has been nominated for a “Webby” award in the cultural institutions category. The Webbys are awarded by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) to honor excellence … continue reading →
