It was hot on Sunday in Łódź, Poland, but a dedicated group of volunteers — mainly high school kids — worked enthusiastically to clear part of the vast Jewish cemetery of undergrowth and saplings. It was one of the regular … continue reading →
There is still time to apply for the Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University’s prestigious President’s Fellowship beginning in the spring semester of the 2025-6 academic year. Deadline for submission is June 13. The four-year fellowship covers tuition and … continue reading →
Dr. Alina Gromova has been named the new director of the Jewish Museum in Munich. According to an announcement by the city, she will take up her position on September 1. She replaces founding director Bernhard Purin, who passed away … continue reading →
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe: EUROPEAN JEWISH HERITAGE (& JEWISH COMMUNAL LIFE) First-stage application deadline Tuesday July 1, 2025 at 5pm GMT Applications are being accepted for the Foundation’s European Jewish Heritage (and Jewish Communal Life) grants. These are for funding … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in Frankfurt is currently mounting a major exhibit called “In the Face of Death” — a comprehensive cultural-historical exhibition on Jewish ideas and practices around death, dying, and mourning. It includes presentations of ritual objects, audio and … continue reading →
