Jewish Heritage Europe

Moldova/Transnistria Update: The preserved ruins of the 18th century synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) is a tourist attraction — watch a video

Changes… Back in 2017, we posted an essay by Sergey R. Kravstov and Vladimir Levin of the Center for Jewish Art wondering whether the hulking ruins of the 18th century great synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) would or could be conserved. … continue reading →

France: A two-year scientific inventory survey of Jewish heritage in Alsace is underway, focusing on the region’s more than 120 synagogues

The Grand Est Region of France and the Regional Department of Cultural Affairs are carrying out an inventory survey of Jewish heritage in Alsace, with a particular focus on synagogues. The survey was launched in October 2024 and is scheduled … continue reading →

France: Synagogue restorations in Thann and Metz awarded grants; Fondation du Patrimoine (Heritage Foundation) launches new Jewish Heritage Program

Mazel tov — projects to restore the synagogues in Thann and Metz, both in eastern France, have received new funding via the Heritage Foundation – Fondation du Patrimoine, which at the same time has announced the launch of a new … continue reading →

Romania Update: The historic Ark removed from the synagogue in Siret and replaced by a shoddy replica is now at Yad Vashem. The copy remains in the synagogue.

We’ve been asked about the current status of the 200-year-old Ark that nearly a decade ago, without authorization, was removed from the disused synagogue in Siret, near the Romanian border with Ukraine, taken to Israel, and replaced by a shoddy … continue reading →

Slovakia: Unique exhibit in the former Sastin-Stráže synagogue – sculptures from roof beams that were removed during the building’s ongoing gradual restoration

A unique exhibition is mounted at the former synagogue in Šaštín-Stráže — sculptural works created from the damaged roof beams that were removed during the ongoing gradual restoration of the building. Built in 1852, the synagogue was used as a … continue reading →