Fragments of the Munich’s magnificent main synagogue, which Hitler personally ordered demolished in June 1938, have been found in the Isar river, which runs through the city. Construction workers discovered the fragments, which include massive pieces, decorative carving, and a … continue reading →
Fire has damaged the long-empty Czernowitzer Rabbi’s Synagogue in Rădăuţi, and surrounding buildings. According to a statement from the regional fire department carried by local media, the fire broke out Monday night. Five fire trucks and their crews fought the … continue reading →
A Jewish gravestone apparently from the 19th century that had been uprooted and converted into a millstone is for sale on an online auction site in Belarus. It was put up for sale from someone from the town of Molodechno. … continue reading →
The devastating series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria earlier this month reduced cities to rubble, obliterated centuries-old cultural heritage, and left more than 50,000 dead and as many as 1.5 million or more homeless. The toll — both in … continue reading →
(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000). The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →
