Good news from Lithuania. Restoration work has been completed on the interior of the sanctuary of the so-called Red Synagogue in Joniškis (Yanishok), Lithuania, one of two side-by-side 19th century synagogues in the town that form one of Lithuania’s most important … continue reading →
Good news from the Czech Republic — after 10 years of work, restoration of the synagogue in the town of Loštice has been completed, a milestone celebrated with a gala event on October 5. (The main restoration was completed … continue reading →
The long-dilapidated, late 19th century synagogue in the small town of Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia was rededicated in September after a 14-month, nearly €900,000 renovation process. A commemorative plaque honoring the destroyed Jewish community was unveiled. The synagogue, picturesquely situated in the town … continue reading →
Conservation and repair work on the 14th century synagogue in Cordoba, Spain, was completed in September and the synagogue, one of the region’s leading tourist attractions, was reopened to visitors after having been closed to the public in June. During the … continue reading →
A new, permanent exhibit on the history of Jews in Pécs and surrounding Baranya County, from the 18th century to the present, has been opened in the city’s synagogue. According to the Hungarian news agency MTI, the exhibit, which opened just … continue reading →
