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 →
Work has been started — and apparently is progressing — to restore and preserve the historic mikveh (ritual bath) in Pirot, Serbia. Thanks to Jasna Ciric, the president of the Jewish community in nearby Nis, who has kindly … continue reading →
Many thanks to Jasna Ciric, the president of the Jewish community in Nis, Serbia, for her documentation of the exterior of the synagogue in Subotica, Serbia, showing the restored sections and also the parts still awaiting work. Fitful restoration of the synagogue … continue reading →
A team of experts organized by Europa Nostra paid a visit last week to the synagogue in Subotica (Szabadka), Serbia — an art nouveau masterpiece dating from 1902 that Europa Nostra has put on its 2014 list of seven most endangered … continue reading →
Our previous post highlighted an article by Phyllis Myers in this month’s Moment Magazine in which she poses the old question: should old synagogues in eastern Europe be saved? Her answer was a decided YES. It is important to remember, however, … continue reading →
