Starting in the latter part of the 19th century, Jewish gravestones in parts of Europe often included laminated photographs (or even sometimes sculpted portraits) of the deceased. Some of the photos are haunting (such as the one pictured above.) … continue reading →
The Association of Jewish Organizations and Communities of Ukraine (Vaad of Ukraine) and the Center for Studies of History and Culture of East European Jewry of the National University of the “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (Jewish Studies Center) have issued a … continue reading →
The Religious Information Service of Ukraine reports that the restoration of the synagogue and rebbe’s residence in Sadagora, a suburb of Chernivtsi, is nearing completion after three years of work, and the site will be open to the public within … continue reading →
Another Jewish heritage restoration project has turned to crowdfunding to raise support — current efforts that are under way by volunteers to make emergency repairs to the roof of the ruined Great Maharsha Synagogue at Ostroh, Ukraine. Built in 1627, … continue reading →
Crowd-funding is increasing used to finance a wide range of projects and initiatives — and Jewish heritage work is no exception. Two major Jewish heritage projects have recently launched crowd-funding efforts. — Space of Synagogues memorial project, L’viv, Ukraine … continue reading →
