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MACEVA Lithuanian Jewish cemetery project — 2013 activity report

MACEVA, the Lithuanian Jewish cemetery project, has released its 2013 Activity Report on its efforts to digitally document and preserve Jewish cemeteries in Lithuania. It demonstrates progress — but also underscores the many challenges. There are progress reports on digitization … continue reading →

Update on restoration of synagogue in Iaşi, Romania

Lucia Apostol, who is responsible for property and built heritage at the Federation of Jewish Communities in Romania (FEDROM), has sent an update on the ongoing (and fitful) restoration of the 17th century synagogue in Iaşi. The synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in Romania, … continue reading →

More headstone fragments discovered in Rohatyn

  Marla Raucher Osborn of Gesher Galicia reports that at least 29 new Jewish headstones and fragments have been identified and recovered in Rohatyn, Ukraine, where she has been active with local people in efforts to identify Jewish headstones found … continue reading →

Last chance to see exhibit on St. Pölten, Austria synagogue

  Last chance to visit a special exhibit at the Stadtmuseum in St. Pölten, Austria marking the 100th anniversary of the town’s former synagogue. The exhibition, called “God and Kaiser,” opened in November and closes April 27. There will be … continue reading →