In November, the German government announced substantial budget allocations for next year for two synagogues — that in Augsburg (which now anchors a major Jewish museum) and that in Lübeck, which has been undergoing restoration. An announcement from the … continue reading →
Four major conferences in November deal with Jewish (and other) built heritage — we wish we could be cloned in order to attend them all! As is, we will hope to present information on all four, including presentations that … continue reading →
On the first day, you will take for yourselves a fruit of a beautiful tree, palm branches, twigs of a braided tree and brook willows, and you will rejoice before the lord your God for seven days. -Leviticus 23:40 … continue reading →
What looks to be a significant, highly focused conference on a topic we have posted about several times takes place in Jerusalem next month. “Synagogue Wall Paintings: Research, Preservation, Presentation,” brings together key experts from Europe, North America and Israel … continue reading →
It’s summertime, the season of volunteer operations to clear and clean-up Jewish cemeteries….Many “clean-up camps” and other initiatives have been –and are — taking place. Some are strictly local efforts, while other attract volunteers from several countries. Some concentrate … continue reading →
