A new book of photographs — available online — documents the transformation of Krakow’s old Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, from a derelict post-Holocaust ghost-scape to one of the major Jewish heritage attractions in Europe. The book, called Krakowski Kazimierz: Faces & … continue reading →
Few — if any — institutions or organizations carry out as much research, publication, and other activities related to the documentation and analysis of Jewish heritage as the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. We have highlighted … continue reading →
A richly illustrated new book puts the destroyed synagogues of Upper Silesia, in southwest Poland, back on the map. Called Synagogi na Górnym Śląsku (Synagogues in Upper Silesia), the book was published by the Gliwice Museum and its branch the Upper … continue reading →
It’s Hanukkah next week…. so here are a couple gift ideas…. THE “VANISHED WORLD” 2022 CALENDAR Once again, the incredibly productive and generous Christian Herrmann has created a “Vanished World” calendar based on his evocative photographs of Jewish heritage in … continue reading →
We’re pleased to share this call for submissions to the Spring 2022 issue of AJS Perspectives, titled “The Travel Issue.” The editors invite original essays, roundtables, and art submissions on the theme of travel. There is a lot of scope … continue reading →
