The restoration of the long-ruined Ashkenazi Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanta has been completed, and the building will formally reopen in May, both for religious use and as a cultural venue. Though a few scaffolds are … continue reading →
The city of Kielce has announced plans to renovate the former synagogue as a cultural and educational center focused on “common Polish-Jewish heritage, intercultural dialogue, openness and tolerance.” Working with the Association of Polish Architects, it has launched a design … continue reading →
An exhibition at the synagogue in Groningen is marking the building’s 120th anniversary. Called “Sjoelbouwers! 120 Years of the Groningen Synagogue,” the exhibition traces the development of the synagogue, from the first architectural plans to its festive inauguration in 1906 … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this Open Call for Membership from the European Sites of Holocaust Memory (ESHEM) initiative: The European Sites of Holocaust Memory (ESHEM) has launched an open call for membership. ESHEM is a new, pan-European network bringing … continue reading →
The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed in … continue reading →
