What are believed to be remnants of the destroyed 18th century Great Synagogue of Buchach, (or Buczacz) have been discovered during construction work to build a store on the site. The uncovered remnants appear to include parts of the Bimah. … continue reading →
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the European Day of Jewish Culture, a pan-European festival of tourism and education centered on Jewish built heritage. Taking place in more than two dozen countries across the continent, the EDJC has become … continue reading →
Back in 2013 we wrote about plans by the Romanian Jewish Federation (FEDROM) to sell the derelict synagogue in Săveni, in northeastern Romania — but bids were low and it was taken off the market. A long essay this month … continue reading →
Plans for repair or renovation work are under way at two 19th century former synagogues in northern Croatia — those in Varaždin and Koprivnica. Both will be used as cultural centers and already host occasional concerts and exhibitions. Koprivnica UPDATE: … continue reading →
Visitors to Budapest interested in Jewish heritage rarely venture much beyond the so-called “Jewish triangle” — that part of the city’s inner Seventh District anchored by its three grand main synagogues, located on Dohány, Kazinczy and Rumbach streets. This … continue reading →
