Jewish Heritage Europe

Exhibition of Gwozdziec painted synagogue ceiling panels

  An  exhibition of some of the extraordinary painted ceiling panels created during the Gwozdziec synagogue reconstruction project is on display until the end of July at the Arkady Kubickiego (Kubicki Arcade) of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. An 85 percent scale model of the tall … continue reading →

Poland: Gwozdziec Synagogue Painting Project is under way

  The summer workshops around Poland to reconstruct the intricate painted murals on the replicated ceiling of the 17th-century Gwozdziec synagogue have gotten under way! The workshops are taking place in five synagogues (active and non) around Poland: Gdansk, Sejny, … continue reading →

For Valentine’s Day… Hearts in the decoration of Jewish heritage

Happy Valentine’s Day! Of course Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday… the Jewish holiday celebrating Love is Tu B’Av — the 15th of the month of Av —  in August. Still, Valentine’s Day is symbolized by the Heart, and … continue reading →