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The annual European Day of Jewish Culture is just around the corner. This year the cross-border event takes place September 14. The theme this year is “Women in Judaism.” Hundreds of events and initiatives are planned in: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia … continue reading →
If anyone has heard anything about Jewish culture festivals in Poland, it is probably about the huge and by now venerable Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, which began in 1988 and is now one of the standout attractions of the … continue reading →
For Italian speakers, two recent books highlight Jewish heritage in Italy. “Andare per Ghetti e Giudecche,” by Anna Foa (Bologna: Il Mulino, 2014). “Il cimitero ebraico in Italia: Storia e architettura di uno spazio identitario,” by Andrea Morpurgo (Macerata: … continue reading →
We are delighted that NBC News features a lengthy profile of Jan Jagielski, longtime friend and one of the true pioneers of Jewish heritage research and documentation in Poland. Jan has received many well-deserved honors for his work. Among his … 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 →
