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Posing the question — in 1990: should old synagogues in eastern Europe be saved

  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 →

Revisiting an old question: Are the old synagogues of eastern Europe worth saving?

In a compelling essay for Moment Magazine, Phyllis Myers,  a conservation policy and politics adviser to governments and private groups, returns to consider a question she first addressed some 25 years ago — a question that we at JHE feel has long been answered: … continue reading →

Reminder — Sunday is the European Day of Jewish Culture

  Just a reminder — Sunday is the annual European Day of Jewish Culture, with hundreds of events planned in more than two dozen countries. The theme this year in Women in Judaism. Italy, Germany and France have especially rich programs, … continue reading →

European Day of Jewish Culture — Sept. 14

  The annual European Day of Jewish Culture is just around the corner. This year the cross-border event takes place September 14. The theme this year is “Women in Judaism.” Hundreds of events and initiatives are planned in:   Austria, Belgium, Bosnia … continue reading →