In the wake of the death of Hryhoriy (Grisha) Arshynov, who over the past five years spearheaded the restoration of the Great Maharsha Synagogue in Ostroh, a crowd-funding campaign to complete the work has been launched in his honor. Arshynov … 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) — Mazel tov! The roofless, ruined Great Synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) will be one of the 10 heritage sites on both sides of the Dniester River to receive EU funding for preservation and restoration. The EU Confidence Building Measure program … continue reading →
After 11 years, archaeological excavations at a site directly adjacent to the historic medieval synagogue in Cordoba, Spain should be completed next month, allowing plans to go forward toward creating there a long-planned museum and interpretation center anchored by the … continue reading →
The ruined Great Synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov) received the most votes among 16 heritage sites on both sides of the Dniester River vying for EU funding for preservation and restoration. Only 10 of the 16 possible sites will receive funding … continue reading →
