The remarkable new book Historical Atlas of Hasidism takes a deep dive into the physical realms of Hasidic Jews since the movement’s founding in eastern Europe the 18th century. Supplementing the text with 74 maps, plus historical and contemporary photographs, … continue reading →
Our friends and colleagues at the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew University in Jerusalem have had an eventful past year, which (among other things) has included the launch of the Historic Synagogues of Europe web site, the publication of … continue reading →
We are turning to our readers for help in providing information about the uniquely decorated wooden Ark in this photo — it is from a synagogue in Tállya, in northeastern Hungary, which was built at the beginning of the 19th … continue reading →
An article in Apollo international art magazine highlights the work of the late 19th-early 20th century Hungarian Jewish architect Bela Lajta — including the remarkable sculptural tombs he designed in Budapest’s Jewish cemeteries. Writes Edward Heathcote: Lajta’s mausoleums in the … continue reading →
The festival of Shavuot, which begins Saturday night, marks the reception of the Torah — and Ten Commandments — at Mt. Sinai. Jews traditionally go to synagogue on Shavuot to hear the Ten Commandments read out: 1. I am the Lord … continue reading →
