(JHE) — Renovation of the long-abandoned 19th century synagogue in Kőszeg, in western Hungary on the Austrian border, has finally begun, following years of false starts and failed announcements. The work represents the first phase of a larger plan that … continue reading →
(JHE) — Restoration work has begun at the former synagogue in Kobersdorf. As we reported last year, the Austrian land (region) of Burgenland purchased the former synagogue and intends to restore it for use as a cultural site. The Burgenland … continue reading →
The Austrian Federal government is allocating €600,000 toward the rehabilitation of the historic, but long-neglected Währing Jewish cemetery in Vienna — €200,000 each year over the coming three years. The allocation, announced last week, came at the initiative of Vice … continue reading →
(JHE) — Archaeologists working — under rabbinical supervision — in Warsaw’s historic Okopowa street Jewish cemetery have uncovered previously unknown cobblestone paths, buried matzevot (some with gilding an polychrome decoration), and artifacts including glass bottles and coins dating back more … continue reading →
(JHE) — Renovation work on the monumental synagogue in Turin (Torino) Italy has been completed — and the work was celebrated at Simchas Torah with the dedication of a plaque honoring major donors to the project, including the Compagnia di … continue reading →
