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Romania: Historic synagogue in Fălticeni damaged in partial collapse of exterior wall

The historic synagogue in Fălticeni, in northern Romania, suffered damage when part of its north wall collapsed.  Photos, and video on the NewsBucovina web site, showed that the collapse June 10 affected the central part of the wall and balcony. … continue reading →

HUNGARY UPDATE: Synagogue in Berettyóújfalu rededicated after full restoration. It will be a cultural center but also used for religious purposes

The long-derelict synagogue in Berettyóújfalu, in eastern Hungary on the border with Romania, has been officially rededicated following a fullscale, 400 million forint (€1.2 million) restoration  carried out with funding from the the Hungarian government and the EU. It will … continue reading →

UPDATE: Hungary — Rumbach st synagogue officially reopens this week after award-winning, €10 million restoration

Events celebrating the official reopening of Budapest’s historic, Moorish-style Rumbach st synagogue as a cultural and religious space after a fullscale restoration kick off Thursday (June 10) with a public Torah procession though the downtown Jewish quarter. The Jewish umbrella … continue reading →

Hungary: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis to help raise funds to restore the abandoned synagogue in Mátészalka, where her grandparents came from

The American actress Jamie Lee Curtis has announced that she will partner with municipal authorities to raise funds from corporate and private sources to restore the local synagogue in Mátészalka, the town in northeastern Hungary that her grandparents came from, … continue reading →

Lithuania: Restoration of wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai nears completion; it already hosts cultural events

(JHE) — The restoration of the 19th century wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania, is drawing to a close, and the renovated building, which will become a cultural center, is already hosting cultural events.  Work on the exterior and main interior … continue reading →