Marking the 70th anniversary of the deportation of Greek Jews, JTA runs a story about the dwindling Romaniote Jewish community in Ioannina, with a focus (and picture) of the historic synagogue there. The Nazis rounded up more than 1800 … continue reading →
The installation of the replica of the painted ceiling and bimah of the destroyed wooden synagogue that once stood in Gwozdziec (now Ukraine) have been completed at the Museum of the History Polish Jews. In this video, Rick and … continue reading →
Plans have been announced for the latest steps in the restoration of the ornate synagogue in Alessandria, Italy. The new work will focus on reconstruction/restoration of the women’s gallery, described as being in “precarious” condition, and should be completed in … continue reading →
The town authorities in Pirot, Serbia, have recently erectly a protective roof over the town’s semi-ruined mikveh (ritual bath) in an attempt to safeguard the historic building, reports Jasna Ciric, the president of the Jewish community in nearby Nis … continue reading →
Something may be moving — or about to move — in efforts to restore the derelict synagogue in Grybów, southern Poland. On a visit to the town this week, the Israeli ambassador to Poland, Zvi Rav-ner, examined the ruined building … continue reading →
