Repair work and other initiatives are under way as part of a long-term project to restore the synagogue in Făgăraş, Romania for use as some sort of cultural center. Workers including architecture student volunteers have been carrying out an operation … continue reading →
Archaeological excavations at the historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London have made discoveries dating back to ancient Roman times. The excavations, mainly under the annex of the synagogue, are part of a project to improve access to the synagogue, built … continue reading →
Work is getting under way to conserve the majestic ruins of the 18th century Great Synagogue of Rashkov (Raşcov), a town situated on the left bank of the Dniester River that is currently part of the unrecognized Pridnestrovian Republic (Transnistria), … continue reading →
Are you in the Czech Republic today? Take advantage of the fourth edition of the Day of Jewish Monuments to visit dozens of Jewish heritage sites around the country. More than 50 selected Jewish heritage sites more than three dozen … continue reading →
At the end of May 2012, two major earthquakes struck northern Italy. The quakes killed at least 24 people, left thousands homeless, and caused widespread damage to art and architectural heritage. Synagogues and Jewish cemeteries were among the sites that … continue reading →
