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The JHE monthly Newsletter is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks.

Our monthly Newsletter for July is out — catch up with what you may have missed over the past few weeks. News, views, and insights from Germany, Romania, Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and more… Major info includes a … continue reading →

Belarus Update: The totally reconstructed Great Lubavitch Synagogue in Vitebsk will be dedicated July 30. It had long stood a roofless shell

(JHE) — The Great Lubavitch Synagogue in Vitebsk, the hometown of the artist Mac Chagall, will be rededicated on July 30 following its total reconstruction from a roofless shell. The restoration, a joint project of the Chabad Synagogue on Bronnaya in … continue reading →

Poland Update: Renovation of the former synagogue in Barczewo will proceed with state and foundation grants. It will become a district culture and education center

Former Barczewo synagogue. Photo: Olsztyn district government

Renovation of the former synagogue in Barczewo as a multi-purpose district cultural center will proceed thanks to grants from the Polish government and the “Most the Most” Foundation.  An allocation of 1,274,000 zloty (c. €286,000) by the  Government Program for … continue reading →