Did you miss something on JHE this past month? Catch up with our Newsletter — the October issue is now out. News, views, and insights from Ukraine, France, Turkey, Slovakia, Austria, Poland, the UK, Russia, Germany and more — plus a photo essay, … continue reading →
We can’t stress enough the importance of this post. Episodes of vandalism at Jewish cemeteries prompt legitimate outrage and widespread condemnation, but the many, many more instances of volunteers and others cleaning, restoring, and maintaining Jewish cemeteries are rarely noted. … continue reading →
The Ecomuseum of Alsace in Ungersheim — the largest open-air village museum (skansen) in France — has opened a new exhibit: a “Jewish house” aimed to evoke typical Jewish daily life in an Alsatian village in the years between World War … continue reading →
Having an organ in a synagogue is a fairly recent innovation, related to the emancipation of the Jews and spread of reform Judaism in the 19th century. The introduction of a pipe organ into a synagogue sometimes sparked heated polemics. … continue reading →
Happy Birthday(s) Synagogues! This year a number of synagogue buildings have celebrated or will celebrate a significant anniversary of their dedication with public ceremonies, lectures, and talks — in-person or online, and with guided tours, temporary exhibitions, concerts, and also, … continue reading →
