Archaeologists from the Brno Institute of Archaeological Monument Care have uncovered the foundations of the city’s monumental Great Synagogue, which was built in 1853-55 and torched by the Nazis in March 17-18, 1939 and made other discoveries. “The archaeological research … continue reading →
It’s Tu B’Shevat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat, known as “the New Year for Trees:” the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower. It is the custom to reflect on our … continue reading →
The theme of this year’s European Days of Jewish Culture will be – Love. “We invite you to celebrate Jewish LOVE in its manifold expressions,” the AEPJ said in announcing the theme for the annual events, which encompass hundreds of … continue reading →
Tonight is the last night of Hanukkah — we hope that the Festival of Light will inspire us in these difficult times! At the start of the holiday, we celebrated light — posting images of Light and Lights in and around … continue reading →
After 37 years, Janusz Makuch is stepping down as director of the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival. Taking over will be his longtime deputy, Robert Gądek. “Thirty-seven years after the creation of the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow, I have decided … continue reading →
