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Germany Update: The modernist Reichenbachstrasse synagogue has reopened. At the ceremony, an emotional German chancellor vows to fight new and old antisemitism

The modernist Reichenbachstrasse synagogue in Munich has reopened following a years-long restoration process. With an emotional speech at the dedication ceremony Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz  appeared to fight back tears as he decried the antisemitism that has surged since … continue reading →

Lithuania: the grounds surrounding the partially restored synagogue in Švėkšna are being landscaped and improved

The grounds surrounding the synagogue in Švėkšna are being landscaped and improved to make the complex attractive both to tourists and to residents of the town. The masonry synagogue, located on the town’s main square across from the twin-towered church, … continue reading →

Slovakia update: Restoration work on the Moorish-style synagogue in Vrbové is to continue thanks to more than €600,000 in EU and city funding

Former synagogue, Vrbové, Slovakia

Restoration work on the Moorish-style synagogue  building in Vrbové will be continued thanks to more than €600,000 in funding obtained from the EU and the city.  A little over a month ago, the My Trnava web site  and other media … continue reading →

Italy update: Perugia’s tiny Old Jewish Cemetery was cleaned up — but the eternal question of maintenance to combat vegetation remains….

Back in February, we posted about what can happen if a beautifully cleaned and restored cemetery does not receive regular maintenance. The example was the tiny Old Jewish Cemetery in Perugia, capital of the Umbria region of central Italy. The … continue reading →

Poland: The Jewish cemetery in Mszana Dolna is ceremonially reopened after restoration of the fence and matzevot is completed

After months of work, the Jewish cemetery in Mszana Dolna, a small town south of Krakow, was ceremonially reopened after completion of the repair of its fence and the renovation of 22 matzevot. The work was carried out by the … continue reading →