(JHE) — Mazel tov to the three international artists chosen as the first ShUM Cities Artists in Residence! They include the Italy-based American musician Avery Gosfield; the Argentinian architect German Morales, and the New York-based visual artist Katya Oicherman. The … continue reading →
(JHE) — UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body, has added the Jewish heritage of the so-called “ShUM cities” — Speyer, Mainz, and Worms — to its list of World Heritage sites. The three cities, all near each other on the Rhine … continue reading →
Nine non-Jewish individuals and a Foundation have been honored for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue. The recognitions marked the 24th edition of the annual Preserving Memory awards, … continue reading →
The Prague Jewish Museum was honored in the 2020 Gloria Musaealis National Museum Competition for its reconstruction of the Spanish Synagogue and the new permanent exhibition housed there The museum received a Special Award in the category “Museum Achievement of … continue reading →
(JHE) –– Vote online — and help the restoration of the little rural synagogue in the village of Police u Jemnice win a regional heritage award! The synagogue restoration, completed last year, is one of the heritage projects up for … continue reading →
