In our new Have Your Say essay, Maciek Zabierowski describes the latest commemorative project of the Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oświęcim, Poland — the town outside which the Auschwitz death camp was built. It was known in Yiddish as Oshpitzin. … continue reading →
The deadline to nominate a site for Europa Nostra’s Seven Most Endangered Heritage Sites list for 2020 has been extended until August 1 — so there is still time to propose a site. Europa Nostra lobbies for monuments and heritage … continue reading →
With the summer travel season in full swing, here’s another of our occasional spotlights on Jewish heritage travel and tourism. This time, we feature Itinerari Ebraici — a web site in Italian and English, with extensive resources and suggested itineraries … continue reading →
Ecco l’appuntamento settimanale con le novità dal mondo dei beniculturali ebraici in Europa. Novità importanti provenienti da Repubblica Ceca, Lituania, Gran Bretagna… Buona lettura! SOMMARIO 9-12 LUGLIO Gran Bretagna: nuove linee guida in Inghilterra e Galles sulle condanne … continue reading →
For the first time, British courts will be enjoined to consider the full impact of arson, vandalism, graffiti and other criminal damage to historic buildings and cultural assets when sentencing offenders, according to new guidelines published by Britain’s Sentencing Council. … continue reading →
