Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation (BHHC), the owners of Middle Street synagogue in Brighton, has commissioned the Foundation for Jewish Heritage (FJH) to conduct a review process in order to assess what future function the opulent but disused synagogue could … continue reading →
The restoration of the Moorish-style 19th century synagogue in Žatec, a small town 80 km northwest of Prague, is up for a second heritage award this year that you can vote for online — the “Public Award” of the annual Building of … continue reading →
The former 18th century synagogue from the village of Allersheim, in south-central Germany near Würzburg, was dismantled, moved, and rebuilt stone by stone as part of the Franconian Open-Air Museum of the Middle Franconia District (Das Fränkische Freilandmuseum des Bezirk … continue reading →
Things are moving toward the restoration of the Fabric synagogue, the beautiful but derelict synagogue in Timisoara, designed by Lipot Baumhorn, which was place on the World Monuments Fund’s 2022 Watch List of heritage sites at risk. The WMF has … continue reading →
With its tall square dome, the monumental Tempio Maggiore or Great Synagogue in Rome is usually a striking city landmark on the bank of the Tiber River. These days it is still notable — but for another reason: its exterior is … continue reading →
