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Synagogues documentary uses stunning drone footage. New York premiere is Sunday — or watch online on vimeo

Sacred Spaces: From Temple to Synagogue— a documentary film by Celia Lowenstein about the history, art, and architecture of synagogues — has its New York premiere on Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Chelsea Film Festival. It has been shown at … continue reading →

Belgium: Synagogue in Arlon reopens after five years following fullscale restoration

The synagogue in Arlon, in southeast Belgium — the oldest in Belgium — has been reopened after a fullscale renovation project over the past five years that repaired structural and other damage to both the exterior and interior of the … continue reading →

Slovenia: complex of Ljubljana’s synagogue, Jewish museum & culture center closes indefinitely due to dangerous condition of building

The Jewish museum, cultural center, and synagogue in Ljubljana is being forced to close indefinitely because of the perilous state of the building hosting the complex. An announcement on the center’s Facebook page just before Rosh HaShana by the Center’s … continue reading →

Austria: architect of St. Pölten synagogue, a Holocaust victim, is commemorated

Former Synagogue in St. Pölten Austria.

The Viennese architect Theodor Schreier — who died in the Nazi ghetto/concentration camp Terezin — is being honored with a commemorative plaque and memorial concert at his most famous work, the magnificent domed synagogue in St. Pölten, Austria. According to the … continue reading →

Hungary: Discovering Budapest’s lesser known synagogues. Part 3 – Stand-alone synagogues

Budapest’s main grand synagogues, located in the city center on Dohány, Kazinczy and Rumbach streets, are local landmarks. But there is an ensemble of other synagogues scattered throughout the Hungarian capital, most of which are home to small — yet … continue reading →