Tad Taube, a California-based businessman and philanthropist whose support has been influential in the growth and development of Jewish life and culture in his native Poland, has passed away, aged 94. He died Saturday (September 13) at his home in … continue reading →
The grounds surrounding the synagogue in Švėkšna are being landscaped and improved to make the complex attractive both to tourists and to residents of the town. The masonry synagogue, located on the town’s main square across from the twin-towered church, … continue reading →
Restoration work on the Moorish-style synagogue building in Vrbové will be continued thanks to more than €600,000 in funding obtained from the EU and the city. A little over a month ago, the My Trnava web site and other media … continue reading →
Gary Mokotoff, a pioneering figure in the Jewish Genealogy world, has died. He passed away on August 31, aged 88. Mokotoff was involved in Jewish genealogy for decades. He authored many books and articles and was the longtime publisher of … continue reading →
Are you in London and interested in both documenting a historic Jewish cemetery — and learning how to do so? If so, you can join an online and on-site volunteer program to document the Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery in Hackney, … continue reading →
