Jewish Heritage Europe

Lithuania: Restoration of wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai nears completion; it already hosts cultural events

(JHE) — The restoration of the 19th century wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania, is drawing to a close, and the renovated building, which will become a cultural center, is already hosting cultural events.  Work on the exterior and main interior … continue reading →

Turkey: German grant for rescue work on Izmir’s long-ruined Forasteros synagogue

(JHE) — Cleanup and first-stage rescue work at the long-ruined Forasteros (Orahim or Kedosha) synagogue in Izmir will soon begin, funded by a €67,000 grant from the German Foreign Ministry. Izmir Jewish Heritage said work on the building — today … continue reading →

Slovakia: Magnificent synagogue in Trenčín to be restored as cultural center and Jewish community space

The synagogue in Trencin before renovation

(JHE) — The magnificent domed synagogue in Trenčín, western Slovakia, will undergo major restoration as a cultural center and Jewish community space, with first steps financed by the EEA and the Slovak state. Construction work will start in the autumn … continue reading →