Marla Raucher Osborn of Gesher Galicia reports that at least 29 new Jewish headstones and fragments have been identified and recovered in Rohatyn, Ukraine, where she has been active with local people in efforts to identify Jewish headstones found … continue reading →
The former synagogue in Sieradz, Poland was seriously damaged by fire that broke out Thursday night (April 17) and blazed until nearly dawn on Friday before firefighters managed to put it out. Pictures published on the nazse.fm news site … continue reading →
Last chance to visit a special exhibit at the Stadtmuseum in St. Pölten, Austria marking the 100th anniversary of the town’s former synagogue. The exhibition, called “God and Kaiser,” opened in November and closes April 27. There will be … continue reading →
Two 19th century mikvehs have been discovered in Groningen, The Netherlands, in a room in a Jewish community building that was long used for storage. According to the web site of the Groningen synagogue Foundation, the two ritual baths, which … continue reading →
Two “urban exploration” web sites have posted numerous stunning — and haunting — new photographs of the abandoned, art deco Greenbank Drive synagogue in Liverpool. The photos, taken in February 2014, are on the web sites “Behind Closed Doors” and … continue reading →
