The Jewish Museum of Greece is currently closed as it undergoes wide-ranging renovation of its building and a revamping of its core exhibition. An update on the work says that reopening is planned for early 2027, in time for the … continue reading →
A presentation of Elias Messinas’ recent literary and architectural work on Jewish religious buildings in Greece, organized by the Department of Architecture at Frederick University, Infognomon Publishers and El Greco Gallery. Program: 18:00 Welcome by Prof. Byron Ioannou,Head of the … continue reading →
The Ets Hayim synagogue of Larissa, in central Greece, reopened last month after full-scale restoration and reconstruction work that began in 2019 but was stalled due to Covid restrictions and other issues. It was a process “filled with challenges, setbacks, … continue reading →
The ESJF (European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative) has published a new online book that aims to help prepare visits to Jewish cemeteries, mainly for groups but also for individual tourists. It is aimed at “tour operators, guides, activists, and anyone looking … continue reading →
Our Summer Newsletter is out! Catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. Despite the record heat (and despite the wars and ominous world situation), a lot is going on in the Jewish heritage world … continue reading →
