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Germany: An open air museum in Bavaria is rebuilding an 18th century village synagogue that closed for worship more than a century ago and was dismantled in 2014-15 when on the point of collapse

The 18th century former synagogue from the village of Allersheim, in south-central Germany near Würzburg, is being rebuilt stone by stone as part of  the Franconian Open-Air Museum of the Middle Franconia District (Das Fränkische Freilandmuseum des Bezirk Mittelfranken)  — … continue reading →

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Ukraine: alarm raised in Odessa that construction of a multistory apartment block could damage the former synagogue hosting the Migdal JCC

Jewish activists and local media in Odessa have raised an alarm about the potential impact of a six-story apartment block about to be built next door to the former Meat Butchers’ synagogue, which has housed the multi-purpose Migdal JCC since … continue reading →

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Austria: 17th century matzevot discovered in a wall built to protect a castle from the Ottoman invasion of 1683

In what has been described as a “sensational” find, some 28 Jewish gravestones and fragments dating from the 17th century have been discovered during restoration work at a castle in Austria.  The matzevot were discovered early this year. They had … continue reading →

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Belarus: Slonim Synagogue update — auction cancelled; Foundation for Jewish Heritage outlines further preservation strategy

Officials cancelled the scheduled auction of the historic synagogue in Slonim this week because no bids came in. The Foundation for Jewish Heritage, which has already been working with local partners on the synagogue’s preservation, meanwhile outlined further strategy and … continue reading →

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The Serious Impact and Challenges of COVID-19 on Religious Heritage Organizations — Results of a Survey by the NGO Future for Religious Heritage

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major negative impact on museums, preservation work, and other organizations and initiatives concerned with religious heritage (including Jewish heritage). A just-published survey by the NGO Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) details four main areas … continue reading →

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