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Italy: Magnificent Synagogue of Casale Monferrato marks 50 years since fullscale restoration, with video that shows the dramatic process

The ark in the synagogue in Casale Monferrato, Italy

In April, the magnificent synagogue of Casale Monferrato, a small town in Italy’s northwest Piedmont (Piemonte) region, celebrated 50 years since its reinauguration after a fullscale restoration. It marked the anniversary with a video documenting the dramatic restoration process half … continue reading →

Psalm: Installation in Venice by ceramicist/author Edmund de Waal highlights Jewish heritage in historic Venice ghetto, and literature

A two-part installation by the ceramic artist and writer Edmund de Waal, author of the book “The Hare with the Amber Eyes,” opens next week in Venice, highlighting Jewish heritage in the lagoon city and its historic ghetto, as well … continue reading →

The Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out

The new Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out. It’s a summary of JHE news, views, & insights we have published over the past month. This month, there is material from the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, … continue reading →