The 2013 annual report of the Foundation for the Preservation of Jewish Heritage in Poland (FODZ) is now available online. It lists the Foundation’s activities, with brief descriptions of projects in Polish and English. Click here to access the … continue reading →
Plans have been announced for the latest steps in the restoration of the ornate synagogue in Alessandria, Italy. The new work will focus on reconstruction/restoration of the women’s gallery, described as being in “precarious” condition, and should be completed in … continue reading →
The town authorities in Pirot, Serbia, have recently erectly a protective roof over the town’s semi-ruined mikveh (ritual bath) in an attempt to safeguard the historic building, reports Jasna Ciric, the president of the Jewish community in nearby Nis … continue reading →
Something may be moving — or about to move — in efforts to restore the derelict synagogue in Grybów, southern Poland. On a visit to the town this week, the Israeli ambassador to Poland, Zvi Rav-ner, examined the ruined building … continue reading →
The Prague Jewish Museum has announced that it will soon be revamping and modernizing its permanent exhibits, which are housed in historic synagogues in the city’s old Jewish quarter, Josefov. The first will be that housed in the 16th century … continue reading →
