Jewish Heritage Europe

Hungary update: orthodox synagogue in Makó reinaugurated, with new visitor center, after six-month renovation as part of EU-funded orthodox Jewish heritage route in eastern Hungary

The orthodox synagogue in Makó, southeastern Hungary, has been reinaugurated after a six-month renovation process, along with a new visitor center set up in an adjacent building. The August 27 ceremony was attended by both civil and religious figures, including … continue reading →

CZ: Town of Kolín buys former rabbis’ house and Jewish town hall; plans to restore them as part of preserved Jewish heritage complex

The Czech town of Kolín has purchased the former rabbis’ house of its once-thriving Jewish community and what was described as the Jewish town hall, with the aim of restoring them as part of its complex of the 17th century … continue reading →

Jewish Heritage Tourism (staycation edition): locally organized Jewish heritage tours & events this coming week

On staycation this year because of the pandemic? Here’s our regular list of (some of the) locally organized guided tours and other Jewish heritage tourism events in the coming week.  If you’re at or near one of these places take … continue reading →

Germany Update: Watch video of the installation of the Ark and interior furnishings of the restored Carlebach synagogue in Lübeck

As we reported in April, the more than €8 million restoration of the Carlebach Synagogue in Lübeck, Germany is complete, but the gala rededication has had to be postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic — the plan now appears to … continue reading →