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Poland Update: The former synagogue in Barczewo has been officially inaugurated as a multi-purpose district cultural center, following the first stage of renovation

Former Barczewo synagogue. Photo: Olsztyn district government

The former synagogue in Barczewo has been officially inaugurated as a multi-purpose district cultural center following the completion this past summer of the more than €500,000 first phase of its renovation. A concert highlighted an official inaugural event December 10, … continue reading →

Russia Update: Restoration of the grand synagogue in Samara continues. The project suffered delays but should be completed in 2 years.

The restoration of the grand, largely demolished Choral Synagogue in Samara, on the Volga River in Russia, has suffered delays but should be completed by the end of 2026. As we posted earlier, a symbolic cornerstone for the restoration, carried out … continue reading →

Romania Update: A gala ceremony reinaugurates Bacău’s Grain Merchants synagogue after restoration

A gala ceremony rededicated the magnificent Great or Grain Merchants’ synagogue in Bacău, Romania, following structural renovation. The event November 21 took place during this year’s “Bereshit” – Romania’s annual national get-together that draws hundreds of Jews from around the … continue reading →

Poland: Modest grants from the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute in Poland aid Jewish heritage projects

Mazel tov to the 13 projects that have been awarded modest grants from the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute in Poland. Several of them will support Jewish built heritage projects around the country. The winners were chosen from 35 … continue reading →

Slovakia: Winning design chosen for restoration of long-derelict synagogue in Svätý Jur

The restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in the wine-growing town of Svätý Jur, near Bratislava is moving forward — the Bratislava Self-Governing Region (BSK), which owns the building, has chosen the winner of the architectural competition for the project. The … continue reading →