Virtual Shtetl has been reporting on the discovery, conservation and painstaking transfer of a Yiddish wall painting — apparently a shop advertisement or sign — in Lublin. The sign was discovered in May at a house at 4 Cyrulicza St. in Lublin. It was decided … continue reading →
A new smartphone and tablet app guides visitors to Basel, Switzerland on a stroll through the city’s Jewish history, from the middle ages to the present. Called “Bâleph“, the new app will be officially launched on August 26, in both Android … continue reading →
A thoughtful article in the Financial Times by Gillian Tett asks important questions about heritage — how it is defined, and who does, and should, define and control it. The article is headlined “The Battle for British Heritage,” and Tett writes specifically … continue reading →
This thoughtful article about heritage tourism by Neil Silberman raises many questions about heritage, authenticity, promotion, and audience. We hope it can foster a discussion on the issues he mentions — important ones to those involved in heritage tourism but also … continue reading →
We are happy to forward the latest Newsletter from Judaica Europeana. The current issues features news and collection highlights from JE’s network of heritage institutions: the Jewish Theologica Seminary Library, the National Library of Israel, the Steinheim Institute and others. … continue reading →
