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Ukraine: A blast wave from Russian drone strikes damaged precious stained glass windows in a historic Kyiv synagogue. Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, who created the windows, reflects on the situation and appeals for aid in restoring them

During the night of October 22, a powerful blast wave from Russian Shaheed drone strikes hit the historic synagogue in the Podil district of Kyiv. The damage does not appear to have been extensive — it mainly seems to have … continue reading →

Italy update: Perugia’s tiny Old Jewish Cemetery was cleaned up — but the eternal question of maintenance to combat vegetation remains….

Back in February, we posted about what can happen if a beautifully cleaned and restored cemetery does not receive regular maintenance. The example was the tiny Old Jewish Cemetery in Perugia, capital of the Umbria region of central Italy. The … continue reading →

Moldova: Clarifications from the director of the Moldova Jewish History Museum about the recent vandalism at the Jewish cemetery in Chișinău

Funeral hall, Jewish cemetery in Chisinau. Photo courtesy of Irina Shihova

Much has been reported in then media about a desecration of the Jewish cemetery in Chișinău in recent days. We post here, as a Public Service Announcement, clarifications about the incident (and corrections) from Irina Shikhova, the director of the … continue reading →

Poland: Fire destroyed the roof of the 19th century synagogue in Inowlodz, listed as a historic monument but used today as a grocery store

Fire at the Inowłodz former synagogue. Photo: State Fire Service

A fire has seriously damaged the former synagogue in the town of Inowłodz in central Poland. Dating from the mid-19th century, the building is currently used as a grocery store but is listed as a historical monument and retains interior … continue reading →