Work has begun in earnest on the restoration of the magnificent Neolog synagogue in Szeged, Hungary — the masterpiece of Lipot Baumhorn, pre-WW2 Europe’s most prolific synagogue architect. As we reported a year ago, the first stage of the … continue reading →
Somehow we feel that this report, which celebrates life and survival, is a fitting post for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust remembrance day…. Restoration of the 200-year-old neoclassical synagogue in northern Budapest’s Obuda district has been completed, and the stately building … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in Budapest reopens April 9 with a revamped exhibit marking its 100th anniversary. The exhibit is called “100 Years – 100 Objects” and includes ritual objects, photographs, textiles, artwork, and more. You can see a list of … continue reading →
If you’re interested in the history of synagogue architecture and other historic data regarding Jewish built heritage (and Jewish life in general), a search of the National Library of Israel’s huge — and growing — archive of Jewish newspapers can … continue reading →
It seems that a growing number of photographers are focusing on Jewish heritage sites and exhibiting their photographs in museums and galleries. Jewish heritage sites have long been an inspiration to artists and photographers — and a number of photographic … continue reading →
