The fifth edition of the Czech Day of Jewish Monuments will take place August 14. More than 50 selected Jewish heritage sites in more than three dozen locations in Bohemia, Moravia, and Czech Silesia will be open to visitors. They … continue reading →
The Hebrew month of Av has just started….. The Hebrew astrological sign for Av is the Lion — so (like last year) we thought we’d post images of some of our favorite lions used in Jewish ritual art and decoration. … continue reading →
In its current Newsletter, the Prague Jewish Museum presents a stark summation of how the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the war in Ukraine and associated economic and energy crisis have affected the Museum and its operation. With visitors in 2021 … continue reading →
In April and May, we published our first two round-ups of 2022, listing scores of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place this spring and summer in various European countries. Here’s a third round-up listing actions from 14 countries — actions … continue reading →
The Prague Jewish Museum is seeking candidates for a new Director, to replace long-time Director Leo Pavlat, who is stepping down in October. Pavlat, 71, has led the museum since it returned to Jewish ownership in 1994. The new Director … continue reading →
