The Spanish Synagogue in Prague will close to the public June 1 for partial repair and restoration — including installation of a new permanent exhibition that will feature interactive elements and modern visitor facilities. It will reopen in late … continue reading →
A local grassroots association has managed to purchase the rundown former synagogue in Pacov, Czech Republic and hopes to begin implementation of its longterm plans to restore the building as a memorial and cultural center. “We intend to save the … continue reading →
The Parallel Traces Jewish heritage digital art competition is now open. The EU-funded Jewish heritage project, formally called Parallel Traces: A New Lens on Jewish Heritage, aims to encourage awareness of urban Jewish heritage through digital art — photographs, audio … continue reading →
Wall and ceiling paintings probably dating from the early 19th century have been discovered under thick layers of paint during the restoration of new premises for the Swedish Jewish Museum in the city’s oldest surviving synagogue building. According to a … continue reading →
Two interactive online resources of the Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen provide entry into Jewish history and heritage, via clickable maps that furnish information about Jewish communities and individuals, as well as heritage sites and places where heritage sites once … continue reading →
