Today marks the kickoff of the annual European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC)! Its over-arching theme this year is Memory. This year, official kickoff events are taking place in Brussels — but there are hundreds of other events, stretching into … continue reading →
The Willesden Jewish Cemetery in London is calling for writers from all disciplines to take advantage of a new program in November — a Writers’ Retreat at the cemetery November 6-9. “Join us for a unique experience at our Writers’ … continue reading →
NOTE: This updates our post from August 15 with some new material. For nearly a decade, the collections of a Jewish museum in Moscow have included objects from two derelict historic synagogue buildings in Ukraine: the carved wooden doors from … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a conference on Jewish cemeteries in Germany: Jüdische Friedhöfe in Deutschland zwischen Antisemitismus und Prävention (Jewish Cemeteries in Germany between Antisemitism and Prevention) Location: Salomon Ludwig Steinheim Institute, Edmund-Körner-Platz 2, … continue reading →
The remains of what is thought to be a large 14th century synagogue complex, including a mikvah, have been discovered during research linked to the renovation of the building that today houses the Historical Institute of Wrocław University. In an … continue reading →
