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Czech Republic: Volunteer for a an action in July to help clean up and maintain the Jewish cemetery and Shach synagogue in Holešov

Jewish cemetery, Holesov, CZ

Applications are open for volunteers to attend the annual 11-day “work camp” to clean-up and restore the Jewish cemetery and historic Schach synagogue in Holešov, Czech Republic, as well as to learn about Jewish heritage and help with the organization … continue reading →

Romania: The Citadel synagogue in Timisoara is reopened and returned to the Jewish community after partial (and ongoing) restoration

The 19th century Cetate (Citadel) synagogue in Timisoara has been rededicated after partial renovation and returned to the Jewish community for use as a house of worship nearly 40 years after it closed for religious use. At a ceremony Friday … continue reading →

HUNGARY UPDATE: Restoration of the Karcag synagogue facade wins a “peoples choice” prize

Mazel tov! The recent restoration of the synagogue in Karcag has won a sort of “people’s choice” award — second place in the public vote in its category in the “Baumit Life Challenge” award, a prize sponsored  by the Baumit … continue reading →

Austria Update: The 19th century Kobersdorf synagogue reopens as a cultural and education site after full-scale restoration

The former synagogue in the town of Kobersdorf, in Austria’s Burgenland region, reopens this week after full-scale restoration over the past three years. It will be used as an educational, scholarly, and cultural centre programming exhibitions, concerts, symposia and other … continue reading →