The historic Jewish cemetery in Tarnów, southern Poland, has been ceremoniously rededicated and reopened after a two-year, fullscale renovation that saw the restoration and indexing of gravestones, repair and rebuilding of its wall, and the opening of a permanent exhibition … continue reading →
The historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London — Britain’s oldest — has received a nearly £2.8 million grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for “vital restoration work and conservation for its collections” so that they can be displayed in … continue reading →
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous sights in Italy — and, indeed in Europe. But did you know that just next to it, over the wall from the Piazza dei Miracoli, there is a Jewish … continue reading →
Work has begun on the full restoration of the historic but sadly derelict Etz Hayim Synagogue in Izmir, thanks to a grant from the Izmir Development Agency, which will cover 75 percent of the total 2,000,000 TRY (€303,000) project. … continue reading →
“Urban explorers” broke into the abandoned Greenbank Synagogue in Liverpool, England and one of them — who goes by the name “The Little Nuisance” — crashed through the sanctuary’s fragile ceiling. He dangled from the gaping hole and nearly fell … continue reading →
