“Corona” means “crown” — and the coronaviruses, such as the vicious one causing the current Covid-19 disease pandemic, get their name because of the crown-like spikes on their surface. (Or, because scientists thought they resembled the corona of the sun … continue reading →
Mazel tov to Jewish cultural studies luminary Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, who has been awarded a Dan David Prize for 2020! She receives the prize for “making an ongoing, groundbreaking contribution to cultural preservation or revival through research, conservation efforts or direct … continue reading →
A special issue of the journal Arts devoted to Synagogue Art and Architecture — is now freely available online via open access. It includes 10 articles devoted to various aspects of the topic, from architecture to decoration to current use. … continue reading →
Sacred Spaces: From Temple to Synagogue— a documentary film by Celia Lowenstein about the history, art, and architecture of synagogues — has its New York premiere on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Chelsea Film Festival. It has been shown at … continue reading →
Shana Tova! Our September JHE Newsletter is out — news, views, and insights this month from Greece, the UK, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Israel, Hungary, Ukraine, Switzerland/France, Italy — and more. Enjoy! Click here to read the Newsletter in your browser. You can … continue reading →
