Gmar Chatima Tova!
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Heritage
Poland: Archaeologists have begun research at the site of the destroyed Goldberg synagogue in Otwock, where significant remnants of the building were discovered this past summer
Archaeologists have begun research at the site of the destroyed Goldberg synagogue in Otwock, near Warsaw, where significant remnants of the building — the town’s main synagogue before WW2 — were discovered this past summer during construction of a new … continue reading →
As Israel and the Jewish world mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 massacre, we post some images of Jerusalem found in European synagogues, demonstrating the connection felt by Jews to the Holy Land
As Israel and the Jewish world mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 massacre, we post some images of Jerusalem found in synagogues, demonstrating the connection felt by Jews to the Holy Land. ShareTweetSharePin
Poland: A video updates the restoration of the synagogue in Orla — you can also take a virtual tour
Work is continuing on the restoration of the synagogue in Orla, northeast Poland — and its owner, the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODZ) has posted a video on Facebook summarizing recent developments. It’s in Polish … continue reading →
Czech Republic: The synagogue in Krnov is a victim of the devastating floods in central Europe
The recently restored, twin-towered synagogue in Krnov, in the Czech Republic on the border with Poland, has suffered damage from the devastating floods that have been ravaging parts of central Europe. Jewish organizations posted photos showing the flooded sanctuary; so … continue reading →