Turkey’s “hidden treasure” — Istanbul’s Jewish Museum of Turkey is highlighted on the news site Hurriyet. Located in a 17th century synagogue, it was founded in 1992 during events marking the 500th anniversary of the expulsion of Jews from Spain. … continue reading →
If you want to visit Turkey’s glorious historic synagogues, you must plan ahead and be mindful of security concerns, writes Mark I. Pinsky. In an article published several weeks ago in The Forward, he details his visits to centuries-old synagogues in … continue reading →
Archeologists have reported the recent discovery of the remains of synagogue in the ancient city of Limyra in the Mediterranean province of Anatolia. The Sept. 25 account by the Anatolia News Agency does not give many specifics, but it … continue reading →
At least four big Jewish culture festivals are on in Europe this week and next — in Warsaw; Budapest; Pula, Croatia, and Italy’s Puglia (Apulia) region — ahead and after the “really big” one — the European Day of … continue reading →
