Visitors to Budapest interested in Jewish heritage rarely venture much beyond the so-called “Jewish triangle” — that part of the city’s inner Seventh District anchored by its three grand main synagogues, located on Dohány, Kazinczy and Rumbach streets. This … continue reading →
A campaign is under way to preserve and protect an ancient mosaic floor that belonged to a 4th century CE synagogue on the Greek island of Aegina. The mosaic, which was discovered in 1829 by German archaeologist Ludwig Ross, includes … continue reading →
The Jewish community in Wolfisheim, a village near Strasbourg in France’s Alsace region, has launched an appeal for donations to help restore the stained glass windows of its synagogue. The appeal is being promoted by France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →
Ecco l’appuntamento settimanale con le novità dal mondo dei beniculturali ebraici in Europa. Novità importanti provenienti da Lituania, Polonia, Repubblica Ceca, Lettonia, Gran Bretagna, USA, Ucraina… Buona lettura! SOMMARIO 4-8 AGOSTO Ungheria: rinvenuti i piani per la costruzione … continue reading →
This is exciting news! The blueprints and other documentation for the majestic New Synagogue in Szeged, Hungary have been discovered, and an exhibition is being planned — possibly in time for next year to mark the 160th birthday of the … continue reading →
