The restoration of the synagogue in Bytča, Slovakia continues — but slowly. A recent report describes the latest step — installation of the new ceilings underneath the women’s galleries, replacing the old ones that were crumbling due to dry … continue reading →
The current round of applications for grants from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now open. The Foundation welcomes applications from any organization or institution active in Europe (including Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus), where activities qualify as charitable under … continue reading →
Every so often we like to post about crowd-sourcing campaigns in aid of Jewish heritage. In Poland, the Olympic athlete Dariusz Popiela — the 2017 Polish champion in the canoe/kayak slalom and the silver medalist at the European … continue reading →
The two slim turrets of the Central Synagogue in Sofia have undergone restoration work, which was completed around New Year’s, according to the Sofia Globe. According to the Globe: Both the northern and southern tower of the building urgently … continue reading →
We are delighted to see that a book about Jewish built heritage — The Carved Wooden Torah Arks of Eastern Europe by Bracha Yaniv — was named one of the finalists in the National Jewish Book Awards. The winners … continue reading →
