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Germany: Restoration of Munich’s modernist Reichenbachstrasse synagogue will go forward w/ state, federal, city funding

(JHE) — After years of delays, a complete restoration of the Reichenbachstrasse synagogue in Munich is going ahead, thanks to millions of euros in grants from the Bavaria state, federal government, and the city of Munich.  Designed by the architect … continue reading →

JHE kvelling: Mazel tov to JHE contributor Michele Migliori, who has won a prestigious President’s Fellowship at Bar Ilan University

Can we kvell a little? Mazel tov to JHE Contributor Michele Migliori, who has been awarded a prestigious President’s Fellowship at Bar Ilan University to work on his PhD. His research will be on synagogues in Latin America built by … continue reading →

Greece: The synagogue in Larissa, assessed as at risk of collapse, has been closed for more than a year partway through major restoration. The local Jewish community appeals for aid in completing the work

(JHE) — The structurally threatened Etz Hayyim synagogue in Larissa, central Greece has been closed for more than a year, partway through an extensive restoration process, and the small Jewish community in Larissa is appealing for aid to help complete … continue reading →