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Austria Update: The 19th century Kobersdorf synagogue reopens as a cultural and education site after full-scale restoration

The former synagogue in the town of Kobersdorf, in Austria’s Burgenland region, reopens this week after full-scale restoration over the past three years. It will be used as an educational, scholarly, and cultural centre programming exhibitions, concerts, symposia and other … continue reading →

France: The 19th century synagogue in Guebwiller is under restoration — you can contribute to help fund it

Synagogue in Guebwiller. Photo: Fondation du Patrimoine

Work is under way to restore the 19th century synagogue in Guebwiller, in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace, France. The Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has launched a campaign to raise funds for the two-stage project. Main partners behind the … continue reading →

Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups 2022 — Round-up #1 — 42 initiatives in 15 countries

Every year on Jewish Heritage Europe, we post round-ups of various initiatives and projects aimed at restoring and cleaning-up Jewish cemeteries all over Europe that take place throughout the spring, summer, and, in some cases, also during autumn. Most of … continue reading →