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Tag: Historic Preservation

0 Communities Art

Georgetown’s historic Kesher Israel synagogue set to undergo major renovation, expansion

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Jun

Kesher Israel Congregation, a prominent Modern Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C., is embarking on a substantial renovation and expansion project for its building, which has not been updated since 1931.

0 Communities Food

B&H Dairy restaurant, an East Village icon, gets a fresh take on its old-school look

Margaret Littman in JTA · 6 Mar

B&H Dairy Kosher Restaurant, a longstanding East Village establishment, received a grant to preserve its historic charm and upgrade its exterior while staying true to its old-school roots.

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A Long Island synagogue’s renovations uncover a massive work of art

LMarkoe in Forward · 22 Sep 2022

During renovations at the Merrick Jewish Centre in Merrick, New York, a massive sculpture was uncovered behind a mirrored wall in the lobby.

0 History Culture

Sonia Bazar's new book unveils the hidden secrets and forgotten lives of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Mar 2022

Sonia Bazar is featured for her exploration of Montreal's Back River Jewish cemetery, inspiring her new book of poems and photographs, "Pathways."

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A Park for the People

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 19 Oct 2021

Peoples Park in Berkeley has a complex history as a politically charged and historically significant site.