The renovation of the 18th century former synagogue in Laudenbach, near Karlstadt in Bavaria, is progressing well and should be finished in 2024. Preliminary work on the building began (as we posted) in 2020. But the full-scale restoration work only … continue reading →
Every year, we post roundups of some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives that take place in various European countries. It is so important to emphasize these efforts, as they are largely overlooked – while occasional vandalism grabs headlines. … continue reading →
The rescue and restoration of the synagogue and adjacent rabbi’s house in Žatec, a small town 80 km northwest of Prague, has won the Patrimonium pro futuro Award in the Monument Protection category. Mazel tov! Presented by the Culture Ministry’s National … continue reading →
Restoration of the neo-gothic, red brick ceremonial hall at the Jewish cemetery in Břeclav, Czech Republic, has been completed. The building will be opened to the public in the spring and used as a cultural venue. Designed by the Viennese … continue reading →
Since June, work has been under way to restore the Memorial Pillar in the Bagnowka Jewish cemetery in Białystok, which commemorates the scores of victims of bloody anti-Jewish violence in the town: the 1906 pogrom and two massacres in 1905. … continue reading →
