Last June, the POLIN museum in Warsaw was the site of a wide-ranging conference on Jewish heritage in Europe: Jewish Cultural Heritage — Projects, Methods, Inspirations. There were so many presentations that most were scheduled in parallel sessions, making … continue reading →
While many synagogues and other Jewish heritage sites in Europe remain in ruined or dilapidated condition, it is worthwhile from time to time to look back and reflect on some of the transformations — and the distance some sites have … continue reading →
The second annual conference on Slovak Jewish Heritage was held November 7. It gathered activists, professionals, Jewish community leaders, and others from around the country who are involved in the preservation, conservation and restoration of Jewish built heritage. Organized by … continue reading →
Progress is being made in the restoration of the 17th century Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine — and is being documented online with pictures of the ongoing work. Built in 1627, the synagogue is an early example … continue reading →
We reported in May that restoration work at the wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania was under way. Samuel Gruber visited the site in October and has posted a detailed update of the status of work on his blog, with … continue reading →
