The restoration of the long-abandoned Lipot Baumhorn-designed synagogue in Lučenec, Slovakia — and its transformation into a cultural center — is nearing completion. City authorities say it will be officially opened to the public with an inaugural event in May. The … continue reading →
Visitors to Warsaw have just received a big boost — a joint ticket valid to visit four key Jewish attractions in the Polish capital. The ticket can be purchased at the POLIN museum or online at: bilety.polin.pl. It includes entry to: … continue reading →
The South Terrace synagogue, the only remaining synagogue in Cork, Ireland — has closed and been deconsecrated, due to the dwindling number of Jews in the city. The Cork Hebrew Congregation held its final Shabbat service there Saturday.The Evening Echo news … continue reading →
The Status Quo synagogue in Trvana, Slovakia was revealed to the public last week after an eight-months’ renovation. The synagogue, designed by the Viennese architect Jakub Gartner and built in 1897 on Halenárska street, has been used as the Jan Koniarek … continue reading →
Last week we posted news about the amazing discovery of a wooden synagogue in Kulautuva, Lithuania — revealed when the communist-era brick walls that had been built around it were being demolished. Here are some more pictures of the structure, … continue reading →
