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Ukraine Update: The first stage of the restoration of the former Hasidic synagogue in Chortkiv and its transformation into a  multipurpose municipal culture and arts center has been completed

The first stage of the restoration of the former Hasidic synagogue in Chortkiv and its transformation into a  multipurpose municipal culture and arts center has been completed, the architectural firm a7 announced on its Facebook page. A7 said it had … continue reading →

Czech Republic: Archaeologists have uncovered the foundations of Brno’s monumental Great Synagogue, torched by the Nazis in 1939

Archaeologists from the Brno Institute of Archaeological Monument Care have uncovered the foundations of the city’s monumental Great Synagogue, which was built in 1853-55 and torched by the Nazis in March 17-18, 1939 and made other discoveries. “The archaeological research … continue reading →

Poland update: The recent renovation of the former Kaukaska synagogue in Krynki nominated for an award

The recently completed renovation of the 19th century former Kaukaska Synagogue in the eastern Polish town of Krynki has been nominated for an architectural prize. The synagogue, listed as a monument, dates from around 1850 — and owes its name to … continue reading →