We’re in the Hebrew month of Kislev, whose Zodiac sign is Sagittarius — Keshet; or bow. Here are some images of the Bow (and arrow) marking Kislev, depicted in Zodiacs found in various European synagogues (and a library). ShareTweetSharePin
The night of November 9-10 marks the 85th anniversary of the so-called Kristallnacht pogrom — Reichspogromnacht — in 1938, when the Nazis launched coordinated violent attacks on Jews, Jewish property and Jewish places of worship all over Germany and German-occupied … continue reading →
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe Academic Jewish Studies Grants — Applications Now Open Deadline for applications is Tuesday 9 January, 2024 at 5pm UK time. This programme aims to develop rigorous, systematic research and education in academic Jewish studies throughout Europe. … continue reading →
We’re in the Hebrew month of Cheshvan, whose Zodiac sign is Akrav — Scorpio — the Scorpion. Here are some examples of how it is depicted in some of the Zodiacs found in European synagogues (and a library). ShareTweetSharePin4
The design has been revealed of the monument to be created in Brest (also known as Brest-Litovsk), from the hundreds of matzevot that were rescued from around Brest over the past two decades and which have been piled up and stored … continue reading →
