Bratislava is often little more than a blip, relegated to a half-day on a tour or riverboat itinerary. But for travelers who enjoy exploring nooks and crannies, the city is worth at least a full day or two to truly appreciate. Located on the Danube, Bratislava is the largest city in the Slovak Republic, and … Continue reading
Prague’s Old Jewish Cemetery is a major tourist attraction. But to fans of Franz Kafka, the pilgrimage is to Prague’s New Jewish Cemetery, reachable by tram from the city center. I was always curious to see it, but now, unfortunately, I had a reason other than a Kafka pilgrimage. My uncle, Ctibor, died in early 2013, … Continue reading
During the Holocaust, hundreds of works of fine art, including painting, sculptures, coin collections and other antiquities in Slovakia were “Aryanized”: taken from Jewish citizens by the state, and sold at public auctions.
A unique exhibition, “The Shadow of the Past”, on show at the Jewish Community Museum at the Heydukova Street Synagogue in Bratislava Continue reading
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