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France: The Heritage Foundation awards the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize.

In this general view of the Benfeld synagogue before the renovation, cracks in the ceiling are visible. Photo: Pavlina/Consistoire Israelite du Bas Rhin

France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) has awarded the sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace,  a €20,000  Sesame Prize. The funds are to be used to continue ongoing restoration work aimed at creating a cultural … continue reading →