Jewish Heritage Europe

Belarus: ruins of Bobruisk synagogue returned for Jewish use

  The ruins of a synagogue in Bobruisk, Belarus have been authorized for use by the Jewish community, and plans are under way to create an open air Jewish museum and cultural facility in the area. Chabad reports on the … continue reading →

Latvia: Great Synagogue in Ludza to reopen after restoration

  The historic Great Synagogue in Ludza, Latvia — dating from around 1800 and the oldest surviving synagogue in the country — will be rededicated on August 11 after a detailed restoration that included restoring the wooden structure and also … continue reading →

Romania: Oradea town hall to manage restoration of synagogue, conversion to Jewish museum

  The Heritage Property Department of Oradea, in western Romania near the border with Hungary, is set to take over the management of the disused Primariei (Teleki) Street (Hinech Neoral) orthodox synagogue, in a move that — it is hoped … continue reading →