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France: Crowd-funder for restoration of stained glass windows in the 200-year old synagogue in Ingwiller includes sale of special watch with Hebrew letters

The synagogue in Ingwiller, France celebrated its 200th anniversary last year — and this year a crowd-funding campaign has been launched to finance the restoration of its upper floor stained glass windows and recreate a crystal chandelier that disappeared during … continue reading →

Romania: A U.S. Embassy grant funds the Conservation and Restoration study camp this summer at Alba Iulia’s Jewish cemetery. Places are limited, so sign up now to volunteer

Alba Iulia Jewish cemetery, 2006

Conservation work on matzevot in the historic Jewish cemetery in Alba Iulia will continue this year thanks to a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, made through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).  The $62,000 grant, whose period … continue reading →

Germany: Watch the film of “Ritual Echoes,” a sound installation performance piece by Avery Gosfield centered on the monumental medieval mikvah in Speyer

As we noted at the time, the Italy-based American musician Avery Gosfield, a specialist in early music, was awarded one of the three first-time artist-in-residence fellowships presented by the ShUM cities project.  Her work, titled “Ritual Echoes,” entailed creation of a sound … continue reading →

Germany: Substantial federal grant aids a project to create a centre for culture and remembrance in the “Old Synagogue” in Bad Laasphe

The project to restore the “Old Synagogue” in Bad Laasphe, Germany and create there a place of remembrance and encounter will be moving forward thanks to a recent grant from the Federal Government of just over €378,000. The grant of €378,419 was … continue reading →