The grand West London Synagogue, the premier synagogue of reform Judaism in the UK, is undergoing major renovation work, including the restoration of its organ and commissioning of two new stained glass windows. The £2 million project, which began at … continue reading →
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 →
