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Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says
Over the last two years, art thieves have shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels, and cultural artifacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report.
Cinema on October 7, French Jewish life take center stage
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Philadelphia Jewish museum vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, third attack in nearly a year
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Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum
The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.
Exhibits, marches, celebrations: How American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence
The big birthday is breathing new life into old debates over religious freedom, such as the one that took place around President Donald Trump’s recent national prayer rally.
Yad Vashem chooses Germany for first overseas education centers
“Working together with our German partners, this center will help ensure that the truth of the Holocaust is preserved and passed on to future generations,” said Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
British Museum delays Jewish Culture Month event after learning of planned protest
The British Museum postponed its Jewish Culture Month talk on Ancient Israel and Judah after learning some registered attendees intended to deliberately disrupt the event.
18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer
The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.
Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends
The “Poalim Israeli” initiative will offer free entry on three Friday-Saturday weekends in May, with advance registration required.
Tel Aviv Museum of Art reimagines exhibitions amid wartime conditions
With museums closed and sirens ongoing, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art adapts by bringing art experiences into safe rooms and shelters.
Finding meaning in dark times: A Viktor Frankl exhibition in Tel Aviv
A Tel Aviv exhibition brings Viktor Frankl’s ideas to life, exploring how meaning can be found even in times of crisis and suffering.
