Architectural historian Sergey R. Kravstov, of the Center for Jewish Art in Jerusalem, has published a detailed and freely available new article on 20th century synagogue architecture in Latvia — and how the architects of interwar synagogues there found inspiration … continue reading →
Citing security threats, the Lithuanian Jewish Community (LJC) on August 6 ordered the closure of the Vilnius Choral Synagogue and the Jewish community offices. The closure prompted criticism from within the Jewish community, and the buildings were reopened two days … continue reading →
The hulking, tragic ruins of the synagogue in Brody, Ukraine were the backdrop for a memorial symphonic concert honoring the great Jewish writer Joseph Roth, who was born in Brody 125 years ago (when it was at the eastern edge … continue reading →
Three years ago archaeologists excavating at Magdalen College in Oxford uncovered some “very broken up” human skeletal remains. The bones had been found at or near what was believed to be the location of first medieval Jewish cemetery in Oxford, … continue reading →
We had planned to write about an ambitious, recently carried out EU-funded cross-border project focused on revitalizing the related — and historic — Jewish cemeteries in Osoblaha, Czech Republic and nearby Biała, Poland, but unfortunately we also have to note … continue reading →
