Work has begun on the full restoration of the historic but sadly derelict Etz Hayim Synagogue in Izmir, thanks to a grant from the Izmir Development Agency, which will cover 75 percent of the total 2,000,000 TRY (€303,000) project. … continue reading →
“Urban explorers” broke into the abandoned Greenbank Synagogue in Liverpool, England and one of them — who goes by the name “The Little Nuisance” — crashed through the sanctuary’s fragile ceiling. He dangled from the gaping hole and nearly fell … continue reading →
A new round of application for grants from the Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe is now open for three of its grants categories: Museums; Jewish Education; and Archives & Libraries. Applications can be filed until July 26, 2019 — they are … continue reading →
The Polish web site culture.pl has run a travel article highlighting a selection of synagogues that can be visited in Poland. Most stand in towns where there are no longer Jewish communities and have been restored and converted for use … continue reading →
Work on the second stage of the Space of Synagogues memorial site in Lviv is about to get under way, with archaeological excavations due to begin at the site of the Great City Synagogue, one of three synagogues in the … continue reading →
