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Poland: A new Holocaust memorial by the artist Janusz Marciniak combines land art and commemoration.

Aerial view of the new Holocaust memorial at the Jewish cemetery in Oborniki Photo: Janusz Marciniak

(JHE) — A new Holocaust memorial in Poland by the artist Janusz Marciniak is a subtle combination of land art and commemoration. Dedicated with a ceremony last week, it is located at the site of the destroyed Jewish cemetery in … continue reading →

France: The Heritage Foundation awards the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize.

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

France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has awarded the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize. The funds are to be used to continue ongoing restoration work aimed at creating a cultural … continue reading →