We were saddened to learn of the death last month of Dr. Michael Lozman, who worked for years to preserve Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe and created a project to build a Holocaust memorial in upstate New York. Lozman, whom … continue reading →
Two synagogues are among the 100 religious buildings in French small towns and villages to receive grants from France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) announced last week. Both the synagogue in Benfeld and the Old Synagogue Phalsbourg, both in … continue reading →
After a hiatus, we have a new Have Your Say personal essay on the web site. This one is by the British artist Beverley-Jane Stewart, who draws inspiration from the Jewish heritage of Romania, where she traces her roots. A … continue reading →
We are happy to present the results of the ShUM Cities artist in residency carried out this past summer by the Hungarian visual artist Bence Illyes. The ShUM Cities project linking the important medieval Jewish heritage of the German cities … continue reading →
At the beginning of May and at the beginning of August we published our first and second round-ups for 2024, showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a … continue reading →
