Mazel tov! The restoration of the historic Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir has won a preservation award. It was awarded one of the 18th annual Respect for History Local Conservation Awards, sponsored by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. It was one … continue reading →
(JHE) — The historic synagogue in Carpentras, the oldest active synagogue in France, came in at number seven in a French TV-sponsored competition for “France’s Favorite Monument.” The Synagogue represented the southern Provence-Alpes-Côté d’Azur region, as one of 14 finalists … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov to the Jewish Museum Hohenems, which has received the Austrian Museum Prize 2022! The €20,000 prize is awarded annually by the Museum Advisory Board of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sports (BMKÖS) for … continue reading →
Mazel tov! With its modern new Lichtbau — Building of Light — exhibition structure, the Frankfurt Jewish Museum has received a major architectural award — the Great Nike, the highest architectural prize of the Association of German Architects (BDA). Founded … continue reading →
(JHE) — Mazel tov to JHE friend Dr. Steven D. Reece, who has received a Fulbright grant for a project aimed to “explore and develop a model of cultural stewardship that will unite the various groups who are currently caring for … continue reading →
