Restoration work on the 16th-century Remuh synagogue in Krakow’s Kazimierz district has reveals brilliantly colored wall and ceiling paintings from the 19th century. Writes Gazeta.pl: For all those who remember the appearance … before the renovation, the effect is striking. … continue reading →
Police are investigating a vandal attack that damaged or destroyed more than 20 gravestones in the sprawling Jewish cemetery in Lodz, Poland. The damage was discovered on Tuesday. Among the destroyed stones was the recently renovated tomb of the Rabbi … continue reading →
The Museum of the History of Polish Jews, which opens in Warsaw next year, has announced the launch of a major project and valuable new resource — a searchable Central Judaica Database that is to provide “information about monuments … continue reading →
The Associated Press runs a lengthy preview by Vanessa Gera on the forthcoming Museum of the History of Polish Jews, scheduled to open in 2013, between April and December. Museum officials say it will open in stages, with educational … continue reading →
Clean-up, restoration, fencing, and other maintenance takes place at many Jewish cemeteries all over Europe each year. Some of these operations are tantamount to rescue operations that save a graveyard from total abandonment and oblivion. They are carried out … continue reading →
