The historic Jewish cemetery in Tarnów, southern Poland, has been ceremoniously rededicated and reopened after a two-year, fullscale renovation that saw the restoration and indexing of gravestones, repair and rebuilding of its wall, and the opening of a permanent exhibition … continue reading →
The historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London — Britain’s oldest — has received a nearly £2.8 million grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for “vital restoration work and conservation for its collections” so that they can be displayed in … continue reading →
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous sights in Italy — and, indeed in Europe. But did you know that just next to it, over the wall from the Piazza dei Miracoli, there is a Jewish … continue reading →
Mazel tov to longtime Jewish heritage activist Adam Bartosz, who is one of the recipients of the 2019 Irena Sendler Memorial Award. The award, presented annually by the San Francisco-based Taube Foundation, also honors the public intellectual Zuzanna Radzik, recognized … continue reading →
Work on a revamp of the Manchester Jewish Museum and construction of an extension to the premises is set to begin, and the Museum will move temporarily into the basement of the Manchester Central Library. The Museum received a £2.89 … continue reading →
