The Addlestone Library at the College of Charleston (South Carolina) has launched a new online exhibit that provides a fascinating (and useful) resource on synagogue history, architecture and practice. Called “The Life of the Synagogue,” the exhibit includes 76 items selected … continue reading →
New technologies are changing the way we can document Jewish heritage sites — or at least how we can see them in the context of their surroundings. Photography, archival searches and on-site examination are still extremely important, with digital … continue reading →
So much goes on in Poland regarding Jewish built heritage that it can be hard to keep up… Some developments we are posting on individually, but here is a round up of some other recent news: NEW APP … continue reading →
This is somewhat off our Jewish built heritage focus, but exciting (and rather delightful) news that could interest our readers. The British Library reports that more than 300 of its precious Hebrew manuscripts — dating back to the 9th century … continue reading →
An extensive — and it is hoped growing — new online resource on Hungarian synagogues has been recently launched. Called synagogues.hu it amounts to a sort of virtual museum on Hungarian synagogue architecture — and in fact was organized by … continue reading →
