Jewish Heritage Europe

Spain: Former medieval synagogue in Híjar shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s “7 Most Endangered” List

  Despite some urgent repair work and archaeology carried out in 2017-2020, the medieval former synagogue in Híjar, Spain has been placed among the 12 threatened heritage sites in Europe shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2022. … continue reading →

CZ: Grant to restore the matzevot in the centuries-old Jewish cemetery in Polná

The Czech-German Fund for the Future has allocated 450,000 Czech crowns (approx €18,000) for rescue and restoration work at one of the oldest and most important Jewish cemeteries in the Czech Republic, the Jewish cemetery in Polná. The walled cemetery, … continue reading →

France: Fundraising for a third and final phase to restore the synagogue in Bayonne

A fundraising campaign is underway to complete  financing for a third and final phase of a restoration of the early 19th century synagogue in Bayonne, in the extreme southwest of France. According to officials, the planned third phase of work … continue reading →

Turkey Update: the historic Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir is officially reopened after restoration, during the Izmir Sephardic Culture Festival

The historic,  long-derelict Etz Hayim synagogue in Izmir has been officially reopened following a 2-year restoration carried out thanks to a substantial grant from the Izmir Development Agency (IZKA). The ceremony took place November 29,  at the opening of the third Izmir … continue reading →

CZ: Mazel tov! Restoration of rural synagogue in Police u Jemnice wins national heritage award

Mazel tov! The restoration of the 18th century rural synagogue in the village of Police u Jemnice has won a national award for monuments preservation! The National Heritage Institute (NHI) awarded its 2021 Patrimonium Pro Futuro Prize in the category of restoration … continue reading →