The project to restore the 19th century synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, and develop it as a Welsh Jewish Heritage Center is progressing. Around 500 people attended a special Open Day there earlier this month to see inside the building … continue reading →
The city of Kępno has been carrying out the restoration of the long-derelict former synagogue over the past few years, and pictures show that its exterior renovation has been completed. The Union of Jewish Communities in Poland donated the synagogue … continue reading →
We posted a couple of weeks ago — sight unseen — about the painstaking (and impressive) restoration of the long-derelict synagogue in Budyně nad Ohří, a small town around 50 km north of Prague, near the Terezin Memorial. The restoration … continue reading →
We are launching a new section on JHE — “Spotlight.” It will consist of occasional longer posts taking a deeper dive into the history of specific Jewish heritage sites and/or highlighting the work of specific individuals, NGOs, projects etc. In … continue reading →
The 18th century synagogue in Siena, which suffered damage in an earthquake one year ago, has been placed among the 11 threatened heritage sites in Europe that have been shortlisted for Europa Nostra’s 7 Most Endangered program for 2024. Located … continue reading →
