The magnificent orthodox synagogue in Presov, Slovakia was beautifully restored in the 1990s and — far too big for the tiny contemporary Jewish community — it is used for concerts. It also houses the precious Barkany Judaica collection in … continue reading →
According to the local newspaper Vremea Noua, the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania has reached a longterm agreement whereby the municipality of the northern Romania town of Vaslui will take over the disused synagogue for use as a cultural … continue reading →
The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad published its Survey of Jewish Monuments in Bulgaria on Dec. 28. Most of the information on the Bulgaria pages of the JHE website is based on material prepared for … continue reading →
The Forward runs a lengthy article about non-Jewish Poles who preserve and protect Jewish heritage. The focus of the article, by Don Snyder, is on the work of the “School of Dialogue,” a project of the Polish non-profit Forum … continue reading →
Two years of restoration work on Amsterdam’s historic Portuguese synagogue — or “Esnoga” — have been completed, and Queen Beatrix attended the festive celebration Dec. 20 marking the completion of work and presentation of the newly accessible treasure rooms. … continue reading →
