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Lithuania: U.S. Commission takes on as a project the restoration of the women’s gallery in the mostly renovated wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai; pledges to raise $75,000

The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad has taken on as a project the restoration of the women’s gallery in the wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania and pledged to raise $75,000 toward the work. The synagogue underwent a … continue reading →

Lithuania: a six-year restoration has brought back the original appearance of the synagogue in Kupiškis, long used as a library

The former Great Synagogue in Kupiškis, long used as a public library, has been reopened after six years of renovation and reconstruction work that brought back its original appearance. The building was formally opened in March, at a ceremony attended by … continue reading →

Italy: Structural threat to Florence synagogue tower prompts Go Fund Me crowd-funder

Tourists outside synagogue in Florence

Workers carrying out general restoration and maintenance of the grand, domed synagogue in Florence have discovered serious damage to a load-bearing column in the building’s left tower, necessitating urgent repair work. The Jewish community and the Opera del Tempio Ebraico … continue reading →

Netherlands: Years-long restoration of the interior of the 17th century Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam appears to be nearing completion

Work is progressing on the meticulous, large-scale restoration of the 17th century Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, a massive project that began in 2017 is planned to be completed late this year. Commissioned by Stichting Onroerend Erfgoed Portugees-Israëlietische Gemeente and coordinated … continue reading →