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UK: Penthouse for sale in former Queens Park Synagogue, Glasgow (Grade B listed building, converted into flats 15 years ago)

Fancy living in a former synagogue? A two-bedroom penthouse apartment is for sale in the former Queen’s Park synagogue in the southern part of Glasgow, Scotland; its starting price is around £250,000. Designed in neo-Romanesque style by the architect Ninian MacWhannel, … continue reading →

Lithuania: a six-year restoration has brought back the original appearance of the synagogue in Kupiškis, long used as a library

The former Great Synagogue in Kupiškis, long used as a public library, has been reopened after six years of renovation and reconstruction work that brought back its original appearance. The building was formally opened in March, at a ceremony attended by … continue reading →

Ireland: Dublin’s orthodox Terenure synagogue is for sale, reportedly for €7.5 million

The Dublin Hebrew Congregation (Terenure) synagogue in Dublin, dedicated 70 years ago in 1953, is up for sale, due to its dwindling orthodox congregation, according to the Jewish Chronicle and local media. The asking price for the distinctive building, designed … continue reading →

Photo Exhibition by JHE Contributor Michele Migliori highlights European influence on Argentine synagogues — and more

This is rather off our geographic topic, but, we feel, of interest. An exhibition of photographs by JHE contributor Michele Migliori will open March 22 — at the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They are photos of … continue reading →

Synagogues: Take a look at an online video lecture series on the art and architecture of 10 individual synagogues by art and architectural historian Dr. Samuel Gruber

Interested in the architecture, art, and history of synagogues? Take a look at “Buildings, Places and Spaces,” a series of  illustrated, half-hour video talks by JHE friend Dr. Samuel D. Gruber, an art and architectural historian and an acknowledged expert … continue reading →