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Austria Update: Restoration of the former synagogue in Kobersdorf (in Burgenland) is now under way

(JHE) — Restoration work has begun at the former synagogue in Kobersdorf. As we reported last year, the Austrian land (region) of Burgenland purchased the former synagogue  and intends to restore it for use as a cultural site.  The Burgenland … continue reading →

Austria: Federal government grants major funding for restoration of the Währing Jewish cemetery, Vienna

The Austrian Federal government is allocating €600,000 toward the rehabilitation of the historic, but long-neglected Währing Jewish cemetery in Vienna  —  €200,000 each year over the coming three years. The allocation, announced last week, came at the initiative of  Vice … continue reading →

Poland: Archaeologists (working under rabbinical supervision) make extraordinary discoveries at Warsaw’s vast Okopowa st. Jewish cemetery

(JHE) — Archaeologists working — under rabbinical supervision — in Warsaw’s historic Okopowa street Jewish cemetery have uncovered previously unknown cobblestone paths, buried matzevot (some with gilding an polychrome decoration), and artifacts including glass bottles and coins dating back more … continue reading →

Italy: Restoration of Turin synagogue completed; saw safety, consolidation, and conservation work

An Italian magazine from 1884 shows the just-inaugurated synagogue

(JHE) — Renovation work on the monumental synagogue in Turin (Torino) Italy has been completed — and the work was celebrated at Simchas Torah with the dedication of a plaque honoring major donors to the project, including the Compagnia di … continue reading →

Poland: Restoration of the 200-year-old ruined synagogue in Krzepice has begun

(JHE) — Restoration work has begun on the roofless, ruined, 200-year-old synagogue in Krzepice, Poland, following receipt earlier this year of 500,000 zloty (€111,000) in grants from the state and region. “RESTORATION OF THE SYNAGOGUE IS ON,” the Facebook page … continue reading →