Archaeologists excavating at the site of the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, on Russia’s northern Black Sea coast, have discovered what they believe are the remains of an synagogue from the late Second Temple period that functioned from the first … continue reading →
NOTE: This updates our post from August 15 with some new material. For nearly a decade, the collections of a Jewish museum in Moscow have included objects from two derelict historic synagogue buildings in Ukraine: the carved wooden doors from … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Call for Papers for a conference on Jewish cemeteries in Germany: Jüdische Friedhöfe in Deutschland zwischen Antisemitismus und Prävention (Jewish Cemeteries in Germany between Antisemitism and Prevention) Location: Salomon Ludwig Steinheim Institute, Edmund-Körner-Platz 2, … continue reading →
Ecco il sommario in italiano delle nostre notizie dal mondo dei beni culturali ebraici in Europa — Buona lettura! Polonia: a Breslavia viene scoperto quello che si ritiene possa essere un grande complesso sinagogale del XIV secolo 11 agosto … continue reading →
The remains of what is thought to be a large 14th century synagogue complex, including a mikvah, have been discovered during research linked to the renovation of the building that today houses the Historical Institute of Wrocław University. In an … continue reading →
