The synagogue in Arlon, in southeast Belgium — the oldest in Belgium — has been reopened after a fullscale renovation project over the past five years that repaired structural and other damage to both the exterior and interior of the … continue reading →
This looks as if it will be a fascinating symposium — Exhibiting the Shoah in history museums: comparing approaches & sharing experiences. Held at 6 p.m. on January 30 in Brussels, at the House of European History, it’s … continue reading →
Sergey Kravtsov, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Jewish Art in Jerusalem, has written a thoughtful op-ed on the value and preservation of Jewish religious heritage in Europe, published on the excellent “Future of Religious Heritage” web site. Born … continue reading →
Local Muslims in the town of Arlon, in southeast Belgium, are appealing to raise funds to repair the town’s synagogue — the oldest synagogue in Belgium — which was closed last year because of danger of collapse from the damage … continue reading →
Four months after a terrorist shooting that claimed four lives, the Jewish Museum of Belgium will reopen fully to the public at 11 a.m. on September 14, the European Day of Jewish Culture. The museum made the announcement on … continue reading →
