We are happy to pass on this call for papers CFP: International Workshop on “German – Jewish Culture in Galicia: Influence, Diffusion and Transformation” Krakow, June 11-13, 2013 The Institute of Jewish Studies, Jagiellonian University, Krakow; Commission for the History and Culture … continue reading →
Several news stories this past week have highlighted the important archeological excavations going on in Cologne, Germany that are uncovering the city’s historic Jewish quarter — as well as the controversy and strained relations surrounding the €52 million project. … continue reading →
Sally Berkovic, the Chief Executive of the Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe has written a thoughtful op-ed for eJewish Philanthropy that asks a number of key questions about Jewish museums today: What are Jewish museums for? Are they just a holding place for relics … continue reading →
Turkey’s “hidden treasure” — Istanbul’s Jewish Museum of Turkey is highlighted on the news site Hurriyet. Located in a 17th century synagogue, it was founded in 1992 during events marking the 500th anniversary of the expulsion of Jews from Spain. … continue reading →
JTA runs a story about the burdens of caring for Jewish cemeteries in Europe. The issues are familiar to readers of this web site — and anyone involved in the field, and it is good that they are getting … continue reading →
