As we reported a year ago, the David Berg Foundation, via the World Monuments Fund, provided funding for urgent repairs on the early 16th century synagogue in Split, Croatia, to counter water infiltration damage. These were carried out and completed in … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in Venice, Italy is hosting an exhibition about the Great Synagogue in Zagreb, Croatia that was destroyed during World War II. Called Zagreb Synagogue: 1867-1942-2015, the exhibit opened Jan. 19 and runs until March 4. The synagogue … continue reading →
Our previous post highlighted an article by Phyllis Myers in this month’s Moment Magazine in which she poses the old question: should old synagogues in eastern Europe be saved? Her answer was a decided YES. It is important to remember, however, … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Lesley Weiss, the chair of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, who was presented with the U.S. annual Jewish Heritage Celebration’s Jewish Heritage Appreciation Award. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) presented the … continue reading →
The historic Jewish cemetery in Split, Croatia suffered vandalism earlier this month, when unknown persons forced open three graves and damaged their tombstones and iron fences. A fourth gravestone was displaced and broken, and the decorations of several … continue reading →
