For the first time, Germany may submit Jewish heritage sites to UNESCO for consideration for inclusion on UNESCO’s roster of world cultural heritage. According to an article by Charles Hawley in Der Spiegel, four of more than two dozen sites … continue reading →
According to reports in the local media, the Jakub Glanzer synagogue in L’viv is being threatened by new construction next to it, reportedly for a shopping center. The synagogue, known for its tall arched windows, was built in 1841-44 … continue reading →
The municipality is to fund the restoration of the synagogue in Baia Mare, Romania, which is still used by the city’s tiny Jewish community. According to a report in the local media the synagogue (located at Somesului str. 3) … continue reading →
The derelict former synagogue in the town of Slomniki, north of Krakow in southern Poland, will be restored by the town for use as a cultural center with an exhibition on the history of local Jews. According to a July … continue reading →
The synagogue in Radauti, Romania was formally rededicated following its renovation with a ceremony on July 25 that involved the Mayor of Radauti as well as national and local religious and Jewish communal leaders. The ceremony was followed by … continue reading →
