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UK: Revamp of Manchester Jewish Museum set to begin — during closure, museum will run “pop-up” in Central Library basement

Work on a revamp of the Manchester Jewish Museum and construction of an extension to the premises is set to begin, and the Museum will move temporarily into the basement of the Manchester Central Library. The Museum received a £2.89 … continue reading →

Ukraine: volunteers sought for Jewish heritage preservation summer program

Volunteers are invited to apply for a weeklong summer program focused on the preservation of Jewish heritage in western Ukraine. The NGO SCI (Service Civil International)  is seeking 17 volunteers for a Jewish heritage preservation “work camp” based in Lviv … continue reading →

Revamped Jewish museums open in former synagogues in Stockholm and Bucharest

Major Jewish museums in Stockholm and Bucharest — both housed in former synagogues — have reopened in the past week after refurbishment and with new core exhibits, enhancing the network of Jewish museums that stretches across Europe. The Swedish Jewish … continue reading →

Poland: Polish culture web site highlights Polish synagogues

The Polish web site culture.pl has run a travel article highlighting a selection of synagogues that can be visited in Poland. Most stand in towns where there are no longer Jewish communities and have been restored and converted for use … continue reading →