Why is this night different from all other nights? begins the Four Questions at the Seder….This Pesach is very different from all others, as much of the world remains in lockdown; and the questions we ask are more than four…. … continue reading →
In recent months, Dr. Heidi M. Szpek and Frank J. Idzikowski (with the help of NARA private researcher, Dirk Burgdorf) acquired World War II Luftwaffe Aerial images from the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on behalf of the … continue reading →
The Covid-19 crisis has forced the cancellation of Europe’s most famous Jewish culture festival — the annual Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, Poland, which was to have celebrated this summer its 30th edition. The Festival was to have taken place … continue reading →
Has the COVID-19 crisis got you stuck at home because of quarantine, lockdown, or social distancing? Welcome to Episode 3 of “Jewish Heritage locked down edition.” We’re posting links to virtual tours and other online explorations of Jewish museums, synagogues, … continue reading →
The Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter for March is now out. The focus this month is The Coronavirus and Jewish Heritage. We link to our post about how the pandemic crisis is affecting Jewish institutions and projects, and also to our … continue reading →
