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Czech Republic: Vote online for a heritage award for the restoration of the synagogue and rabbi’s house in Žatec

The restoration of the Moorish-style 19th century synagogue and adjacent rabbi’s house in Žatec, a small town 80 km northwest of Prague, is up for a national heritage award — and you can vote for it online as one part of the … continue reading →

Luxembourg: Former synagogue in Ettelbruck is under restoration. It will be a cultural venue with a permanent exhibit on local Jewish history

The former synagogue in the Luxembourg town of Ettelbruck is currently undergoing a restoration process to transform the building into a cultural and events venue that will also include a permanent exhibition on the history of the local Jewish community. … continue reading →

Italy: Gorizia synagogue receives €250,000 grant for urgent maintenance from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The synagogue of Gorizia, in northeastern Italy, will undergo urgent renovation work thanks to a €250,000 grant from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The building had been closed since 2020 due to security concerns. The grant, announced in early July, aims to … continue reading →

Belarus Update: The totally reconstructed Great Lubavitch Synagogue in Vitebsk will be dedicated July 30. It had long stood a roofless shell

(JHE) — The Great Lubavitch Synagogue in Vitebsk, the hometown of the artist Mac Chagall, will be rededicated on July 30 following its total reconstruction from a roofless shell. The restoration, a joint project of the Chabad Synagogue on Bronnaya in … continue reading →

Poland Update: Renovation of the former synagogue in Barczewo will proceed with state and foundation grants. It will become a district culture and education center

Former Barczewo synagogue. Photo: Olsztyn district government

Renovation of the former synagogue in Barczewo as a multi-purpose district cultural center will proceed thanks to grants from the Polish government and the “Most the Most” Foundation.  An allocation of 1,274,000 zloty (c. €286,000) by the  Government Program for … continue reading →