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Serbia: Serbian government recognises the former synagogue in Apatin as a cultural monument. It has a ceiling painting of the 10 commandments with Hebrew letters mysteriously written backwards

January 22, 2024January 21, 2024 by jhe

The Serbian government has designated the former synagogue in Apatin a cultural monument, raising hopes that the long-vacant building, in the country’s Vojvodina region, may undergo much-needed restoration work. Built in 1885 for the Neolog community and located in northwest … continue reading →

Poland: 17th century Izaak synagogue in Kraków threatened by serious cracks in the high barrel vault

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by jhe

(JHE) — The structural integrity of the 17th century Izaak Synagogue, a jewel of Kazimierz, the historic Jewish district of Krakow, is seriously threatened by large cracks found in its high barrel vault. In an announcement on Facebook earlier this … continue reading →

Turkey: A new book, “A Legacy Revealed. The Izmir Collection of Ceremonial Synagogue Textiles,” explores hundreds of pieces found in the historic synagogues of Izmir, which have been undergoing restoration for a decade

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 by jhe

(JHE) — The character of a synagogue does not just come from its architecture, but from the interior decoration and fittings that complete it. Among the most striking of these fittings are the often richly embroidered ritual textiles used in … continue reading →

Italy: RIP Elio Carmi, president of the Casale Monferrato Jewish Community. A cultural activist and noted designer, he developed the Jewish museum in the complex of the 16th century synagogue, and established the Museum of Lights, featuring contemporary Hanukkah menorahs

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by jhe

(JHE) — Elio Carmi, a cultural activist, nationally known creative designer, and president of the tiny Jewish community in the town of Casale Monferrato, in northwest Italy, died Monday (January 8), aged 71. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma, a rare … continue reading →

Czech Update: Restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearly fully completed; a crowd-funder is raising the funds for the final touches

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by jhe

After years of sometimes sporadic work, the restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearing full completion. The building, which is owned by the Prague Jewish community, already functions as a Jewish cultural center focusing on Jewish heritage, history, and … continue reading →

Serbia: Serbian government recognises the former synagogue in Apatin as a cultural monument. It has a ceiling painting of the 10 commandments with Hebrew letters mysteriously written backwards

Poland: 17th century Izaak synagogue in Kraków threatened by serious cracks in the high barrel vault

Turkey: A new book, “A Legacy Revealed. The Izmir Collection of Ceremonial Synagogue Textiles,” explores hundreds of pieces found in the historic synagogues of Izmir, which have been undergoing restoration for a decade

Italy: RIP Elio Carmi, president of the Casale Monferrato Jewish Community. A cultural activist and noted designer, he developed the Jewish museum in the complex of the 16th century synagogue, and established the Museum of Lights, featuring contemporary Hanukkah menorahs

Czech Update: Restoration of the synagogue in Čáslav is nearly fully completed; a crowd-funder is raising the funds for the final touches

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