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Ukraine Update: The stained glass windows of the Podil synagogue in Kyiv, damaged by a blast wave from Russian drone strikes, have been repaired

We were happy to learn from the Ukrainian Jewish scholar Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar that repairs have been completed on the stained glass windows in the historic synagogue in the Podil district of Kyiv, which were damaged in October  by a … continue reading →

Ukraine: Around 40 Jewish community and heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed in the 4 years of Russia’s war against Ukraine. A list is published to mark the anniversary

To mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the United Jewish Community of Ukraine has published a list of around 40 synagogues, Jewish community infrastructure, Jewish cemeteries, monuments, and other Jewish sites that have been damaged or … continue reading →

Update UK: A century-old synagogue in London’s East End was to be sold at auction on Feb. 12. But it appears to have been sold before the auction to a Muslim group.

A century-old synagogue in London’s East End was to go up for auction on February 12, with a guide price of more than £2 million. But the real estate web site where it was listed now says (Feb. 6) that … continue reading →

Ukraine: The famous synagogue and rabbi’s residence in Sadhora, Ukraine, damaged by fire set by a man described as mentally unstable

The famous synagogue and rabbi’s residence in Sadhora (Sadigura) Ukraine, outside Chernivtsi, was heavily damaged last week when a man described as mentally unstable broke into the building and set fire to a pile of books in its main hall. … continue reading →

Poland: The former synagogue in Poznan is for sale for c. €8.2 million. A protected monument, it can be converted to a hotel or apartment but must allocate space for a Jewish history museum

The long disused synagogue building  in Poznan — which the Nazis turned into a swimming pool — is up for sale, with the asking price of 35 million zloty (€8.2 million). Any conversion must include a space for a local … continue reading →