Information about the location and status of more than 2,000 synagogues in Europe and parts of the middle east has been provided to European and other western military authorities, among them the UK Ministry of Defense, in hopes that this … continue reading →
(JHE) — The sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace, is undergoing a complex, fullscale restoration to safeguard the building and preserve its unique interior ornamentation. Total costs for the restoration are estimated at €1.2 million, … continue reading →
(JHE) — Work is under way to restore the long-abandoned synagogue in Vil’khivtsi, in western Ukraine near the border with Romania and Hungary, and turn it into a Jewish heritage museum and Holocaust memorial. Preservationists working on the building estimate … continue reading →
NOTE: As of January 18 applications have been closed. We are happy to share this Job Opportunity from the European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative (ESJF): The ESJF is seeking part-time Survey Data Editors to ensure the accuracy of their cemetery … continue reading →
(JHE) — The soaring cupola of the monumental synagogue in Trieste is undergoing restoration. The work, which began around New Years, is aimed at renovating the external structure, including restoring its original coloring. The €40,000 project is funded by Fondazione … continue reading →
