Jewish Heritage Europe

Slovakia: Winning design chosen for restoration of long-derelict synagogue in Svätý Jur

The restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in the wine-growing town of Svätý Jur, near Bratislava is moving forward — the Bratislava Self-Governing Region (BSK), which owns the building, has chosen the winner of the architectural competition for the project. The … continue reading →

Russia: Archaeologists say excavations in Phanagoria, on Russia’s northern Black Sea coast, reveal a larger Jewish quarter as well as ancient synagogue

An amphora excavated at Phanagoria with a menorah painted on it. Photo: Institute for Archaeology

Russian archaeologists excavating at the site of the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, on Russia’s northern Black Sea coast, say an ancient synagogue they unearthed last year was part of a larger Jewish quarter that included a winery, garden, residential … continue reading →

Obituary: Dr. Michael Lozman, 86; an American dentist who worked for years to preserve Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe

We were saddened to learn of the death last month of Dr. Michael Lozman, who worked for years to preserve  Jewish cemeteries in Eastern Europe and created a project to build a Holocaust memorial in upstate New York. Lozman, whom … continue reading →

France: Synagogues in Benfeld and Phalsbourg receive Foundation for Heritage grants

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

  Two synagogues are among the 100 religious buildings in French small towns and villages to receive grants from France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du Patrimoine) announced last week. Both the synagogue in Benfeld and the Old Synagogue Phalsbourg, both in … continue reading →