The neoclassical synagogue in Óbuda, in the northern part of Budapest, was designed by András Landherr and dedicated in 1821. It long served as a studio of Hungarian TV after World War II. Since 2010 it has been used … continue reading →
Restoration work on the magnificent Zion Neolog synagogue in Oradea, Romania is nearing completion, with scaffolding now removed to reveal the richly refurbished interior of the lofty central cupola. All work expected to be concluded by October. Look at … continue reading →
The Jewish community of Padova (Padua) Italy recently opened a permanent exhibition/museum as a new step in a more comprehensive project to develop and promote the city’s rich, centuries-old Jewish heritage as both a resource for local people and … continue reading →
Thanks to a €2.3 million EU grant, the long-abandoned Lipot Baumhorn-designed synagogue in Lučenec, Slovakia is (finally) under restoration, fulfilling plans and aspirations formulated years ago. Slovak media said work began around the beginning of June — and posted a … continue reading →
The Slovak Spectator runs a lengthy article highlighting the range of Jewish heritage in Slovakia. Reporter Carmen Virágová notes the Jewish Community Museum in Bratislava, as well as the Chatam Sofer tomb and the two dozen sites on the Slovak Jewish Heritage … continue reading →
