The Jewish cemetery in the town of Zvornik, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been put on the list of national monuments — and also declared an Endangered Monument. News reports say that the Commission to Preserve National Monuments took the … continue reading →
This summer’s Jewish cemetery documentation Field School organized by the Jewish Galicia and Bukovina organization (JGB) has made the “sensational” discovery of previously unknown Jewish gravestones dating back to the 16th century. The session, from August 17-September 1, is taking … continue reading →
This is exciting news! The blueprints and other documentation for the majestic New Synagogue in Szeged, Hungary have been discovered, and an exhibition is being planned — possibly in time for next year to mark the 160th birthday of the … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in New York has launched an international search for a new Curator of Jewish Culture/Judaica. It seeks: a dynamic scholar and curator to oversee its renowned collection and to create timely and original exhibitions and programs that … continue reading →
The overwhelming number of Jewish heritage sites in Europe are far from being overwhelmed by mass tourism. A major exception is the Jewish heritage in Prague — where in 2018, three former synagogues that form part of the Prague Jewish … continue reading →
