The Foundation for Italian Jewish Cultural Heritage (FBCEI) plans restoration projects at synagogues in three cities in Italy’s Marche region — Ancona, Senigallia, and Urbino. The announcement was made last week following a meeting of the FBCEI Board of Directors … continue reading →
Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute have place the historic synagogue of Orla, in eastern Poland, on the 2025 List of the Seven Most Endangered Monuments and Cultural Heritage Sites in Europe. Launched in 2013, the 7 Most … continue reading →
Salvaged fragments of the imposing marble portal from the destroyed Old Synagogue in Livorno are planned to be restored and reassembled in front of the city’s modern New Synagogue in a project led by the Foundation for Jewish Cultural Heritage … continue reading →
The 17th century Great Synagogue in Orla, in eastern Poland, has been placed among the 14 threatened heritage sites in Europe that have been shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2025. “This nomination can make a difference … continue reading →
It is now possible to access or view many synagogues and even some Jewish cemeteries online via various digital platforms. Some are detailed digital reconstructions of synagogues that were destroyed during World War II. Some are digitalized constructions of existing … continue reading →
