JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA PRESENTS PUBLIC PROGRAM: 'THE LOST WOODEN SYNAGOGUES OF EASTERN EUROPE'

CONTACT: Myra Gross, 954.567.1991

MIAMI BEACH, FL - Architecture expert Albert Barry appears at the Jewish Museum of Florida on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the unique wooden architecture of Eastern European synagogues, most of which were destroyed during World War II. Admission is free for Museum members, and $5 for non-members.

Albert Barry's presentation relates to the current temporary exhibition, "Remembering Luboml: Images of a Jewish Community," continuing through May 10. That exhibit preserves the memory of a once-thriving shtetl in Poland.

The Jewish Museum of Florida is located at 301 Washington Ave., South Beach, in a restored historic Art Deco synagogue. The museum's core exhibit is "MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida." The nonprofit museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Jewish history in Florida since 1763. Visitors enjoy visual and interactive displays, video documentaries, permanent and changing exhibitions and year-round special programming, including music, lectures, discussions, films and social events.

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tues. - Sun. Admission: Adults/$5; Seniors & Students/$4; Families/$10; Members & Children under six/Free. Saturdays/Free. For information: 305.672.5044 or www.jewishmuseum.com.