Rudolf Klein’s magisterial new book, Metropolitan Jewish Cemeteries, is a richly illustrated, detailed examination of 19th and 20th century Jewish cemeteries in Eastern and Central European cities in all their aspects — funerary art, layout, topography, architecture, the impact of … continue reading →
Heads up! This year’s annual European Days of Jewish Culture officially kick off on Sunday, Sept. 2. That means scores — hundreds — of Jewish heritage events in more than two dozen countries all over Europe – guided tours, lectures, … continue reading →
The Paris tourism web site SortirAParis has published an online guide to what it describes as the most beautiful synagogues in the French capital — five magnificent buildings in various parts of the city. The guide — which adds to … continue reading →
The remarkable new book Historical Atlas of Hasidism takes a deep dive into the physical realms of Hasidic Jews since the movement’s founding in eastern Europe the 18th century. Supplementing the text with 74 maps, plus historical and contemporary photographs, … continue reading →
Bet Almin – House of Eternity, the visitor’s center and permanent exhibition on Jewish funeral traditions and cemetery history at the Bródno Jewish cemetery in Warsaw’s Praga district provides a powerful introduction to a visit to the cemetery. We wrote about … continue reading →
