The fate of the synagogue in the village of Olaszliszka in the Tokaj wine region of northeast Hungary long symbolized the fate of post-Holocaust Jewish heritage and Jewish memory. Built in the mid-19th century and located in the middle … continue reading →
The recently completed restorations of the synagogues in Bardejov and Žilina have been awarded the CE-ZA-AR. prize for architecture in Slovakia, presented by the Slovak Chamber of Architects. Mazel tov! The restoration of the modernist New Synagogue (Nová Synagóga) in … continue reading →
As we have reported, the wooden synagogue in Žiežmariai, Lithuania has been under restoration. Lithuanian television posted this video of the work on September 28. (There are a couple of ads before the report.) The synagogue … continue reading →
The Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODŻ) has published a second volume of “Preserving Jewish Heritage in Poland” highlighting its work in preserving and protecting Jewish heritage in Poland. It can be fully downloaded in PDF … continue reading →
The delicate restoration of the elaborately carved and painted wooden Ark, or Aron Kodesh, of the 17th century Great Synagogue in Iaşi is moving forward, and experts expect it to be completed by spring, 2018. Project Director Lucia … continue reading →
