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Russia: Archaeologists unearth what they say is a 2000-year old synagogue at ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, on Black Sea coast

Archaeologists excavating at the site of the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria, on Russia’s northern Black Sea coast, have discovered what they believe are the remains of an synagogue from the late Second Temple period that functioned from the first … continue reading →

Ukraine/Russia UPDATE: Furore over Jewish heritage objects removed illegally from historic Ukrainian synagogues and now in a Moscow Jewish museum

NOTE: This updates our post from August 15 with some new material. For nearly a decade, the collections of a Jewish museum in Moscow have included objects from two derelict historic synagogue buildings in Ukraine: the carved wooden doors from … continue reading →

Poland: What is thought to be a large, 14th century synagogue complex is discovered in Wrocław

The remains of what is thought to be a large 14th century synagogue complex, including a mikvah, have been discovered during research linked to the renovation of the building that today houses the Historical Institute of Wrocław University. In an … continue reading →

Luxembourg: Former synagogue in Ettelbruck is under restoration. It will be a cultural venue with a permanent exhibit on local Jewish history

The former synagogue in the Luxembourg town of Ettelbruck is currently undergoing a restoration process to transform the building into a cultural and events venue that will also include a permanent exhibition on the history of the local Jewish community. … continue reading →

Italy: Gorizia synagogue receives €250,000 grant for urgent maintenance from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The synagogue of Gorizia, in northeastern Italy, will undergo urgent renovation work thanks to a €250,000 grant from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The building had been closed since 2020 due to security concerns. The grant, announced in early July, aims to … continue reading →