Today, September 1, marks the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II — the global conflict that encompassed the Holocaust and brought devastation to the Jewish world in Europe. It is also the 20th anniversary of the European … continue reading →
Plans for repair or renovation work are under way at two 19th century former synagogues in northern Croatia — those in Varaždin and Koprivnica. Both will be used as cultural centers and already host occasional concerts and exhibitions. Koprivnica UPDATE: … continue reading →
A campaign is under way to preserve and protect an ancient mosaic floor that belonged to a 4th century CE synagogue on the Greek island of Aegina. The mosaic, which was discovered in 1829 by German archaeologist Ludwig Ross, includes … continue reading →
The Jewish community in Wolfisheim, a village near Strasbourg in France’s Alsace region, has launched an appeal for donations to help restore the stained glass windows of its synagogue. The appeal is being promoted by France’s Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →
We had planned to write about an ambitious, recently carried out EU-funded cross-border project focused on revitalizing the related — and historic — Jewish cemeteries in Osoblaha, Czech Republic and nearby Biała, Poland, but unfortunately we also have to note … continue reading →
