Germany’s federal government has granted €465,000 to the city of Münsingen for the restoration and preservation of the historic Jewish cemetery in its Buttenhausen district. The grant, from the federal heritage conservation special program, was announced last week by Bundestage … continue reading →
The grand West London Synagogue, the premier synagogue of reform Judaism in the UK, is undergoing major renovation work, including the restoration of its organ and commissioning of two new stained glass windows. The £2 million project, which began at … continue reading →
The restoration of the long-ruined Ashkenazi Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanta has been completed, and the building will formally reopen in May, both for religious use and as a cultural venue. Though a few scaffolds are … continue reading →
The city of Kielce has announced plans to renovate the former synagogue as a cultural and educational center focused on “common Polish-Jewish heritage, intercultural dialogue, openness and tolerance.” Working with the Association of Polish Architects, it has launched a design … continue reading →
The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed in … continue reading →
