Progress is being made in the restoration of the 17th century Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, Ukraine — and is being documented online with pictures of the ongoing work. Built in 1627, the synagogue is an early example … continue reading →
We reported in May that restoration work at the wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania was under way. Samuel Gruber visited the site in October and has posted a detailed update of the status of work on his blog, with … continue reading →
The famous synagogue and rabbi’s residence in Sadhora (Sadagora) Ukraine, near Chernivtsi, has been rededicated after more than three years of reconstruction and renovation work. The huge, Moorish-style synagogue, with turrets, towers and big arched windows, was where one … continue reading →
Lots continues to go on regarding Jewish heritage in Poland. Here are a few examples of recent news we find particularly interesting — we urge you to visit the News pages of Virtual Shtetl to find out other … continue reading →
The fortress-like synagogue in the small town of Szydłów, in southern Poland, will undergo extensive restoration as part of a nearly 10 million zloty (€2.3 million) development project for the town, which is sometimes called the “Polish Carcassonne” … continue reading →
