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Italy: a new exhibit at Italy’s National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah (MEIS) in Ferrara uses archival photographs, documents, and correspondence to show how Jewish built heritage in Italy is an integral part of the country’s landscape and history

A new exhibit at Italy’s state-run National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah (MEIS) in Ferrara uses archival photographs, documents, and correspondence to “rethink” Italy’s Jewish heritage and show how it is an integral part of the country’s landscape … continue reading →

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France: The Synagogue in Metz has reopened after two years of extensive restoration work. There will be celebratory Open Doors events on November 2.

At a ceremony on Sunday (October 26) the 19th century synagogue of Metz was reopened after a €2.3 million restoration that had kept it closed for two years. Local TV said more than 650 people packed the synagogue for the … continue reading →

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Ukraine: A blast wave from Russian drone strikes damaged precious stained glass windows in a historic Kyiv synagogue. Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, who created the windows, reflects on the situation and appeals for aid in restoring them

During the night of October 22, a powerful blast wave from Russian Shaheed drone strikes hit the historic synagogue in the Podil district of Kyiv. The damage does not appear to have been extensive — it mainly seems to have … continue reading →

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Austria: A year-long renovation of Vienna’s historic Stadttempel has begun, in preparation for its 200th birthday next year

The ark in the Stadttempel, Vienna, Austria

Work has begun on the wide-ranging restoration of Vienna’s main synagogue, the historic Stadttempel — which will celebrate its 200th birthday next year.  The €10.5 million renovation, carried out with the involvement of the Federal Monuments Office and described by … continue reading →

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