It seems as if the new “Adopt-a-Jewish-Cemetery” initiative launched this month by the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage (FODZ) in Poland has struck a chord. FODZ reports that less than a week since the announcement of the project, eight Jewish cemeteries in Poland are already on the list … continue reading →
The Jewish Museum in the 17th century former synagogue in Tykocin, Poland, plans to install replicas of the original furnishings in the sanctuary, including the cabinet of the Ark. Virtual Shtetl, quoting local media, reports that the replicas will … continue reading →
The Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODZ) has announced a new “Adopt a Jewish Cemetery” initiative aimed at finding partners to commemorate family roots and Holocaust victims by helping maintain, mark or restore Jewish cemeteries … continue reading →
JTA reports that a Polish federation of strongmen has announced its partnership with the From the Depths organization, whose work includes rescuing Jewish headstones that have been uprooted from cemeteries and used for construction and other purposes. From the Depths and the Polish … continue reading →
Several new books about Jewish heritage in various countries have come out in recent months. We are pleased to highlight some of them — and Mazel Tov to the authors! Spurensuche (Searching for Traces) By Christiann Herrmann reserv-art … continue reading →
