We are pleased to publish our first “Have Your Say” article — The Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh: Memory and Oblivion. Have we reached the point of no return? by Dr. Sergey R. Kravtsov, of the Center for Jewish Art at Hebrew … continue reading →
Sergey Kravtsov, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Jewish Art in Jerusalem, has written a thoughtful op-ed on the value and preservation of Jewish religious heritage in Europe, published on the excellent “Future of Religious Heritage” web site. Born … continue reading →
Two 19th century mikvehs have been discovered in Groningen, The Netherlands, in a room in a Jewish community building that was long used for storage. According to the web site of the Groningen synagogue Foundation, the two ritual baths, which … continue reading →
We are happy to post this Call for Papers for a conference that sounds fascinating: Digital Memories, Digital Methods: Transcultural Memory in Europe Beyond Web 2.0 Budapest, 29-30 September 2014 Digital technologies not only have a profound impact on the … continue reading →
Mazel tov to the European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of European Jewish Culture and Heritage (AEPJ) on the launch of its new website/route on Architectural Modernism in European Synagogues! Prepared by Jon Wright, the web site falls under … continue reading →
