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Poland: Jewish cemetery in Tarnów rededicated after extensive restoration; new wall, facilities, smartphone app

Monoprint of the Tarnow Jewish cemetery by Shirley Moskowitz, 1993

The historic Jewish cemetery in Tarnów, southern Poland, has been ceremoniously rededicated and reopened after a two-year, fullscale renovation that saw the restoration and indexing of gravestones, repair and rebuilding of its wall, and the opening of a permanent exhibition … continue reading →

Poland: Polish culture web site highlights Polish synagogues

The Polish web site culture.pl has run a travel article highlighting a selection of synagogues that can be visited in Poland. Most stand in towns where there are no longer Jewish communities and have been restored and converted for use … continue reading →

Italy: Major exhibition of artifacts from Bologna’s “lost” medieval Jewish cemetery, which was rediscovered during excavations in 2012-2014

A major exhibit opening June 20 at the Bologna Jewish Museum will focus on the city’s “lost” medieval Jewish cemetery:  it was destroyed in 1569 by order of Pope Pius V and was rediscovered  during excavations in 2012-2014. Archaeologists uncovered … continue reading →

Italy: Magnificent Synagogue of Casale Monferrato marks 50 years since fullscale restoration, with video that shows the dramatic process

The ark in the synagogue in Casale Monferrato, Italy

In April, the magnificent synagogue of Casale Monferrato, a small town in Italy’s northwest Piedmont (Piemonte) region, celebrated 50 years since its reinauguration after a fullscale restoration. It marked the anniversary with a video documenting the dramatic restoration process half … continue reading →