Jewish Heritage Europe

Austria: Federal government grants major funding for restoration of the Währing Jewish cemetery, Vienna

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 →

Mazel tov!! Raşcov Great Synagogue wins EU competition for preservation funding — thanks to all our readers who voted!

(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 →

Spain: Excavations & conservation at historic Cordoba synagogue complex near completion. Next step — creating a museum and interpretive center

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 →

Update: Ruined synagogue in Raşcov gets most votes in competition for EU funding. Final funding decision will be based on votes as well as EU organizers’ opinion

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 →

Moldova/Transnistria: Vote for the ruined synagogue in Raşcov so it can get EU restoration funding!

The ruined Great Synagogue in Raşcov (Rashkov), is among 16 heritage sites on both sides of the Dniester River that may receive restoration funding from the EU. Only 10 of the 16 possible sites will receive funding, and people are … continue reading →