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 →
There is a move to nominate several large, urban Jewish cemeteries in Europe for inclusion on UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites. As Virtual Shtetl reports, 23 experts met in Berlin early this week to discuss the proposal and consult … continue reading →
We continue our High Holidays feature highlighting synagogues that were inaugurated or rededicated after renovation on or around Rosh Hashanah. Today we feature the magnificent Dohany St. Synagogue in Budapest and Great Synagogue in Sofia Bulgaria, — which were both … continue reading →
