The restored Kal Kadosh Yavanim synagogue in Trikala, northern Greece, was officially rededicated with three days of events this month, following a full restoration that took place between 2017 and 2019. The events October 14-16 included religious services, an exhibition, a … continue reading →
We have a new Have Your Say personal essay up — this one by Alena Kuliounich, director of the Hillel Jewish Students Cultural Center in Minsk in Minsk, Belarus. For the past seven years, Minsk Hillel has carried … continue reading →
Applications are open for the twin European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra awards 2023, regarded as Europe’s most prestigious awards in the heritage field. Celebrating 20 years in 2022, the Awards annually honor up to 30 outstanding heritage achievements, among which up … continue reading →
Antwerp’s monumental so-called “Dutch Synagogue” (Hollandse Synagoge) reopened this summer after a full-scale restoration that began in 2017. It will be used to serve its congregation, but also may be developed for tourism. Designed by Joseph Hertogs and inaugurated … continue reading →
Conservation work supported by the EU and UN has been completed on the majestic ruins of the 18th century Great Synagogue of Rashkov (Raşcov), a town situated on the left bank of the Dniester River that is currently part of the … continue reading →
