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France: Restoration of the synagogue in Duppigheim is completed. It will be a center for intergenerational educational and cultural activities

The restored synagogue in Duppigheim. Photo: Duppighein municipality

The restoration of the 19th century synagogue in Duppigheim, Alsace, has been completed, and the synagogue will be used as a center for intergenerational educational and cultural activities. Mayor Julien Haegy invited the public to Saturday’s official inauguration, saying that … continue reading →

Poland: Fire destroyed the roof of the 19th century synagogue in Inowlodz, listed as a historic monument but used today as a grocery store

Fire at the Inowłodz former synagogue. Photo: State Fire Service

A fire has seriously damaged the former synagogue in the town of Inowłodz in central Poland. Dating from the mid-19th century, the building is currently used as a grocery store but is listed as a historical monument and retains interior … continue reading →

Call for Papers: International Conference on Adaptive Reuse, Sept. 15-19, 2025 in Pisa, Italy and online. Deadline for submissions is May 31.

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for the International Conference on Adaptive Reuse. to be held in person and online, September 15-19, 2025. Hosted by the University of Pisa, Italy (and supported by UNESCO Italia).  Deadline for … continue reading →

Hungary: A Hungarian Jewish Museum exhibit displays remnants of the 18th century wooden synagogue that once stood in Náznánfalva, Transylvania — now Nazna, Romania

A small exhibit at the Jewish Museum in Budapest details the history and displays the remnants of the 18th century wooden synagogue that once stood in the town of Náznánfalva, Transylvania — now Nazna, Romania — just outside of Târgu … continue reading →

Belarus: The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus is up for auction on May 15, with a starting price advertised as around €165,000.

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus. Photo: e-auction

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus is up for auction on May 15. The starting price advertised on the e-auction web site is around €165,000. The grand masonry synagogue — one of the largest in Belarus –synagogue dates from … continue reading →