According to the news web site wz.lviv.ua and other media, archeological work and on-site research will begin in September to prepare the way to implement the planned “Synagogue Square” memorial in the empty space in the old inner city Jewish … continue reading →
After 10 years of research and workshops, the reconstruction of the wonderfully painted ceiling of the destroyed Gwozdziec synagogue is complete. Read about the project and see pictures of the process here, on the project’s blog. The 85 percent scale … continue reading →
According to reports in the local media, the Jakub Glanzer synagogue in L’viv is being threatened by new construction next to it, reportedly for a shopping center. The synagogue, known for its tall arched windows, was built in 1841-44 … continue reading →
The municipality is to fund the restoration of the synagogue in Baia Mare, Romania, which is still used by the city’s tiny Jewish community. According to a report in the local media the synagogue (located at Somesului str. 3) … continue reading →
The derelict former synagogue in the town of Slomniki, north of Krakow in southern Poland, will be restored by the town for use as a cultural center with an exhibition on the history of local Jews. According to a July … continue reading →
