The Czech Republic boasts a rich and enduring Jewish heritage that spans centuries, evident in its ten thriving Jewish communities and over 350 Jewish cemeteries. The country is home to the second-largest synagogue in Europe and the third largest globally. Many towns across the Czech Republic have significant Jewish populations, with Czech Jews making remarkable […]
Read More
Cáceres (the name of the city is pronounced káθeres) is the capital of the autonomous community of Extremadura in Western Spain. It is a beautiful medieval city and has always been an important regional commercial center. The present residents of the city are proud of their history and are doing their best to preserve it, […]
Read More
Located in the northwestern region of Anatolia, Bursa, Turkey’s fourth-largest city, holds a captivating allure steeped in mystery and legend. It held the distinguished honor of being the inaugural capital of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1326 to 1363. Today, Bursa stands as a vibrant and modern metropolis, offering a treasure trove of historical gems […]
Read More
Among the many cities in Europe, Vienna stands out as a bastion of rich and deeply rooted Jewish heritage. The Jewish community in Vienna has not only endured but thrived, making Vienna’s Jewish heritage sites some of the most abundant and culturally significant in all of Europe. The enduring and profound influence of the Jewish […]
Read More
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Ishay Ribo’s historic concert united Jews of all backgrounds for an emotional evening of unity, togetherness, and a heartfelt song featuring Avraham Fried, Amir Dadon, and Akiva. Ishay Ribo became the first Israeli artist and the first orthodox Jew to headline a concert at New York’s renowned Madison Square Garden arena […]
Read More
A statue bearing the names of 23 Kosovo Albanians who rescued Jews from the Holocaust during World War II was inaugurated Wednesday in the capital, Pristina. The “Wall of Honor” statue was placed in a park in Pristina in the presence of some of the rescuers’ descendants, political leaders, and the U.S. and German ambassadors. […]
Read More
Once the second-largest Jewish community in the United States, Harlem was home to more than 175,000 Jews. Date and time Tuesday, November 7 · 10:45 am – 1:15pm EST Location Apollo Theater Meet in front of the Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 Join Barry Judelman as he leads you on […]
Read More
The Israeli Premiere screening of Golda took place at the red carpet opening of the 40th Anniversary of the Jerusalem Film Festival (JFF). It is hard to imagine a more dramatic setting for the screening than Sultan’s Pool, an ancient water basin located in the valley just below the lit-up Walls of Jerusalem’s Old […]
Read More
The Jewish presence in Turkey traces its roots back to the 4th century BCE, with archaeological discoveries confirming Jewish settlements in various regions, including the Aegean areas such as Sardis, where ancient synagogue ruins have been found, as well as Miletus, Priene, and coastal cities like Bursa along the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. In […]
Read More
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum Exhibition Comes to NYC for First Time Since Major Expansion; Chinese-Jewish Cultural Connection Center Announced by Descendant of Refugees; New Films, Theatrical Shows, and Musical Performances to Launch Across the U.S. & China As part of a wave of new cultural projects that honor the legacy of the 20,000 Jewish refugees […]
Read More