Jewish Culture
An Anne Frank Exhibition in New York
The New York Times - A new Anne Frank exhibition will open at the Center for Jewish History in New York today, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and will remain there for three months before moving on to other cities. “Anne Frank the Exhibition” is a full-scale re-creation of the annex where Anne and her...
Bringing Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to New York, and the World
The New York Times - Created by the Anne Frank House and presented in partnership with the Center for Jewish History, “Anne Frank the Exhibition” aims to examine Anne Frank’s life — and death — with a scope not often found in other treatments of this chapter in history. Following a chronological path,...
Restoration of the Florence synagogue, considered one of the most beautiful in the world, is complete
Pagine Ebraica International - After several months, the facade and left tower of the Synagogue of Florence have finally been cleared of the scaffolding. The end of a restoration set off by the finding of some structural fragilities has officially been certified with a ceremony in the premises of the Jewish Community of Florence. It...
New exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Heritage tells the remarkable story of the rescue of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust
Using state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling, Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark at the Museum of Jewish Heritage will immerse visitors in this inspiring story. Age-appropriate themes of separation, bravery, and resilience will help young people make connections to their own lives and reflect on the dangers of prejudice—as well as their own potential for...
Unveiling the Golden Path: Rare Maimonides manuscripts on display at Yeshiva University
An exhibition at Yeshiva University sheds light on legacy of legendary Sephardic Jewish sage through a remarkable collection of rare artifacts; 'There is not a single aspect of Jewish life and thought that is not shaped by Maimonides'.
Rare manuscripts handwritten by Maimonides on display at Yeshiva University Museum in a ground-breaking exhibit
Jewish News Syndicate - Currently on display at Yeshiva University's exhibit, “The Golden Path: Maimonides Across Eight Centuries,” are artifacts with a personal connection to the great Jewish luminary, Maimonides. Items include manuscripts in Maimonides’s own hand; a Mishneh Torah (code of law that revolutionized the study and practice of Judaism) signed and personally approved...
Inside the Effort to Restore Synagogues in Venice’s 500-Year-Old Jewish Ghetto
Smithsonian Magazine - When art historian David Landau first visited Venice’s Renaissance synagogues after purchasing a home in the Italian city 12 years ago, he was stunned to see flaking layers of paint, benches infiltrated by woodworms, and damaged plaster and stucco decorations. The Italian Synagogue was in such disrepair, in fact,...
Inaugural Leon Levy Foundation Lectures in Jewish Material Culture at Bard Graduate Center
Join us for the inaugural Leon Levy Foundation Lectures in Jewish Material Culture. Andrea M. Berlin will deliver a series of three lectures entitled “Beyond the Temple: Jewish Households from the Maccabees to the Great Revolt against Rome.” Alex P. Jassen, Karen B. Stern and Azzan Yadin-Israel will each respond to one lecture and also offer a corresponding lunchtime talk the...
