The rescue and restoration of the synagogue and adjacent rabbi’s house in Žatec, a small town 80 km northwest of Prague, has won the Patrimonium pro futuro Award in the Monument Protection category. Mazel tov! Presented by the Culture Ministry’s National … continue reading →
The restoration of the Moorish-style 19th century synagogue in Žatec, a small town 80 km northwest of Prague, is up for a second heritage award this year that you can vote for online — the “Public Award” of the annual Building of … continue reading →
(JHE) — The new year brings good news! UNESCO, the UN’s cultural body, has placed the complex of medieval Jewish buildings in Erfurt, in eastern Germany, on its World Heritage list. Mazel tov! The recognition, announced Sunday at a meeting … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov to the Manchester Jewish Museum, winner of one of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) National Awards for 2023! The RIBA National Awards are given to buildings across the UK “in recognition of their significant … continue reading →
A dozen non-Jewish Polish activists will be recognised this summer for their work in preserving, promoting, and caring for Jewish culture and heritage in Poland and promoting Jewish-Polish dialogue. They are the recipients of the 26th annual Preserving Memory Awards. Mazel … continue reading →
