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Italy: The soaring cupola of the Trieste synagogue is under restoration

(JHE) — The soaring cupola of the monumental synagogue in Trieste is undergoing restoration. The work, which began around New Years, is aimed at renovating the external structure, including restoring its original coloring. The €40,000 project is funded by Fondazione … continue reading →

Belarus: Slonim synagogue sold at auction for €9000 to a Minsk musician/children’s book author

(JHE) — The long-abandoned 17th century Great Synagogue in Slonim was sold at auction on December 29  to a space exploration-loving musician/writer from Minsk named Ilona Karavaeva, local media report. It was the fourth attempt to sell the long-derelict building … continue reading →

Romania: Main Gate of Sibiu Great Synagogue restored, thanks to German government funding. It follows other German-funded maintenance work there in 2019

(JHE) — The Great Synagogue in Sibiu, Romania, has a newly restored main gate, thanks to the financial support of the German Foreign Ministry, which had also financed earlier maintenance and renovation work there. Work was carried out by itinerant … continue reading →

Croatia: Former synagogue in Sisak among the many buildings seriously damaged in Tuesday’s earthquake

(JHE) — The former synagogue in the town of Sisak was among the many buildings and historic sites in several towns that suffered serious damage in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck central Croatia on Tuesday.  At least seven people … continue reading →