Here’s a roundup of recent news related to Jewish cemeteries in Poland, from Virtual Shtetl (and other sources) Volunteers worked to clean up the vast Jewish cemetery in Lodz More than 20 volunteers took part the weekend of … continue reading →
The Museum Practice web site runs a special feature exploring museums and theatricality. Topics include A Theatrical Approach to Design and Display Theatrical Techniques in Historical Spaces How Theatres Look After Audiences Dancing in Museums You must register to read … continue reading →
We are happy to pass along this call from Museum Practice in the UK for participants in a study on volunteers at museums (and other such organizations). Launched 15 years ago, Museum Practice shares examples of new developments and … continue reading →
The Jewish community in Szombathely, Hungary, has opened a small new Jewish history museum and Jewish visitors’ center. An article in the local media said that the museum, opened during the annual ceremonies marking the city’s Holocaust memorial day July 7, … continue reading →
Restoration work on the synagogue in Březnice, Czech Republic (about an hour’s drive south of Prague) is nearing completion, as part of the nationwide 10 Stars project. Dedication is set for this coming autumn. Jewish Heritage Europe coordinator Ruth Ellen Gruber … continue reading →
