(JHE) — The Jews in East Prussia History and Culture Association is preparing a museum of local Jewish history to be hosted in the rebuilt New Synagogue in Kaliningrad, Russia (formerly Königsberg, East Prussia). The New Synagogue, a grandiose domed building, … continue reading →
The grand, largely demolished Choral Synagogue in Samara, on the Volga River in Russia, is in the process of full reconstruction under the auspices of Chabad. Though work was already under way earlier, a symbolic cornerstone was laid September 30 in a … continue reading →
London’s historic Bevis Marks synagogue has won a first round in attempts to prevent two planned high-rise towers to overshadow it. On Tuesday the City of London Corporation Planning Committee rejected plans to build Bury House, a 48-storey office tower next to the … continue reading →
Having an organ in a synagogue is a fairly recent innovation, related to the emancipation of the Jews and spread of reform Judaism in the 19th century. The introduction of a pipe organ into a synagogue sometimes sparked heated polemics. … continue reading →
Happy Birthday(s) Synagogues! This year a number of synagogue buildings have celebrated or will celebrate a significant anniversary of their dedication with public ceremonies, lectures, and talks — in-person or online, and with guided tours, temporary exhibitions, concerts, and also, … continue reading →
