We are happy to forward this Call for Papers and Conference Announcement Conference Announcement and Call for Papers Czech-Jewish and Polish-Jewish Studies: Differences and Similarities Prague, 29–30 October 2014 Polish-Jewish and Czech-Jewish history are often seen as following two different … continue reading →
Seven Jewish gravestones that were used in construction were found in the ceiling of the basement of a disused house in Golina, Poland. Virtual Shtetl, quoting local TV in Konin, reports that the stones were discovered by chance by … continue reading →
The 2013 annual report of the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODZ) is now available online. It lists the Foundation’s activities, with brief descriptions of projects in Polish and English. Click here to access the … continue reading →
The installation of the replica of the painted ceiling and bimah of the destroyed wooden synagogue that once stood in Gwozdziec (now Ukraine) have been completed at the Museum of the History Polish Jews. In this video, Rick and … continue reading →
Replica of the painted ceiling of the wooden synagogue in Gwozdziec, a key installation of the Museum’s core exhibit. Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber We are happy to circulate this call for papers: — Submission deadline: 30 April 2014. 2nd … continue reading →
