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Obituary: Dr. Michael Lozman, 86; an American dentist who worked for years to preserve Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe

We were saddened to learn of the death last month of Dr. Michael Lozman, who worked for years to preserve  Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe and created a project to build a Holocaust memorial in upstate New York. Lozman, whom … continue reading →

France: Synagogues in Benfeld and Phalsbourg receive Foundation for Heritage grants

In this general view of the Benfeld synagogue before the renovation, cracks in the ceiling are visible. Photo: Pavlina/Consistoire Israelite du Bas Rhin

  Two synagogues are among the 100 religious buildings in French small towns and villages to receive grants from France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) announced last week. Both the synagogue in Benfeld and the Old Synagogue Phalsbourg, both in … continue reading →

Call for Proposals: Center for Jewish History (NYC) – Scholars Working Groups 2025–2027

NYC Empire state building

We are pleased to share this Call for Proposals from the Center for Jewish History  – – – – –  Call for Proposals: Scholars Working Groups 2025–2027 Application deadline for scholars working groups starting in September 2025: March 3, 2025, … continue reading →

Italy: Day-long events mark the 200th anniversary of the synagogue in Sabbioneta, an “ideal city” that is on UNESCO’s world heritage roster

A day-long series of events this past Sunday (November 10) celebrated the 200th birthday of the elegant synagogue in Sabbioneta, near Mantova in northern Italy — a town built in the 16th century by Duke Vespasiano Gonzaga and laid out … continue reading →