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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 →

Hungary/Serbia: Twin Exhibitions on the architect Lipot Baumhorn are currently mounted in his grand synagogues in Szeged and Novi Sad

Twin exhibitions on the work of Lipot Baumhorn, pre-WW2 Europe’s most prolific synagogue architect, are currently running in Szeged, Hungary and Novi Sad, Serbia — mounted in two of his most imposing synagogues, not far across the border from each … continue reading →