Author Archives: Todd C.

Before I wrap up recounting my trip through three cities on the edge of eastern and western Europe, I want to draw your attention to three pieces of public art – one from Vienna, one from Salzburg, and one from …

While I’m mostly done with the Jewish Quarter and Jews in Prague, there’s one more item that arose in my research that I think you need to know about, before I proceed to the Estates Theater and the rest of …

Before we reach the Pinkas Synagogue and the adjacent Old Jewish Cemetery – two of the most important stops on any tour of Josefov whether guided or solo – I need to complete the story of the Quarter that, in …

Old habits fade slowly. When I was working, I was typically up and out of bed by 05:30. Now, after nearly 10 years of retirement, sleeping in has stretched to about 07:00. Since my early morning tendencies left me with …

The good news was that of the three nights our group was in Prague the tour included concerts on two of them. Even better, tonight’s concert was at one of Prague’s most famous music venues – the Rudolfinum. Less than …