We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for the workshop: Eric Mendelsohn’s Offices. International Networks of a Jewish Architect in the 20th Century Venue: Bet Tfila – Research Center for Jewish Architecture in Europe, TU Braunschweig Date: 16–17 September … continue reading →
The restoration of the long-ruined Ashkenazi Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanta has been completed, and the building will formally reopen in May, both for religious use and as a cultural venue. Though a few scaffolds are … continue reading →
The city of Kielce has announced plans to renovate the former synagogue as a cultural and educational center focused on “common Polish-Jewish heritage, intercultural dialogue, openness and tolerance.” Working with the Association of Polish Architects, it has launched a design … continue reading →
Mazel Tov! Poland’s Minister of Culture and National Heritage Marta Cienkowska has appointed the award-winning historian Dr. Dariusz Stola the new director of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews. He will begin his five-year term on March … continue reading →
The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed in … continue reading →
