An agreement signed last month paves the way for work to start on creating a Holocaust memorial incorporating the hundreds of matzevot that were rescued from around Brest and which have been piled up and stored for years. The matzevot … continue reading →
A new (and evolving) online museum aims to provide a multi-layered picture of the Jewish history and heritage of Timisoara, Romania, as well as of today’s Jewish life in the city. The virtual museum was created by the Municipality of … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Applications by the Department of Jewish Art at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, for the prestigious President’s Fellowship for the upcoming 2021 – 22 academic year It is aimed at prospective … continue reading →
Summer is approaching, and thanks to the vaccine rollout, travel restrictions in Europe are, in many places, being eased — at least somewhat. It’s clear, though, that virtual tours and online exploration of cultural heritage will continue to play a … continue reading →
A comprehensive laser scan of the 19th century former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales has been carried out, as a major step in the ongoing long-term project to restore the site and create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Center. Dating from … continue reading →
