The fitful process of restoring the synagogue in Bytča, Slovakia has received a boost with a €2,000 grant from Slovak Telecom to aid in the restoration of the building’s painted, coffered ceiling which has suffered dry rot, fungus and … continue reading →
This footage is quite moving — the inauguration of the modern synagogue in Livorno, Italy in 1962. Designed by the Roman architect Angelo di Castro, the small but striking synagogue stands on the site of the magnificent old synagogue, … continue reading →
The Religious Information Service of Ukraine reports that the restoration of the synagogue and rebbe’s residence in Sadagora, a suburb of Chernivtsi, is nearing completion after three years of work, and the site will be open to the public within … continue reading →
Another Jewish heritage restoration project has turned to crowdfunding to raise support — current efforts that are under way by volunteers to make emergency repairs to the roof of the ruined Great Maharsha Synagogue at Ostroh, Ukraine. Built in 1627, … continue reading →
The ongoing restoration of the the magnificent 18th century synagogue in Przysucha, Poland has received a boost, with a 100,000 zloty(about €24,000) allocation earmarked for it in budget the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The Foundation for the Preservation … continue reading →
