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Ukraine Update: The first stage of the restoration of the former Hasidic synagogue in Chortkiv and its transformation into a  multipurpose municipal culture and arts center has been completed

The first stage of the restoration of the former Hasidic synagogue in Chortkiv and its transformation into a  multipurpose municipal culture and arts center has been completed, the architectural firm a7 announced on its Facebook page. A7 said it had … continue reading →

Poland update: The recent renovation of the former Kaukaska synagogue in Krynki nominated for an award

The recently completed renovation of the 19th century former Kaukaska Synagogue in the eastern Polish town of Krynki has been nominated for an architectural prize. The synagogue, listed as a monument, dates from around 1850 — and owes its name to … continue reading →

Romania: The Ashkenazi Grand Synagogue in Constanţa will be reconsecrated May 28. See video of the Jewish community president discussing some of the bureaucratic challenges that had complicated the restoration

The Ashkenazic Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanţa, long an iconic ruin, will be reconsecrated on May 28 after a full reconstruction that has finally been completed after more than a decade of failed efforts and false … continue reading →

France: Synagogue in Phalsbourg chosen as one of 18 iconic but endangered French heritage sites to benefit from the annual Heritage Lottery

The synagogue in Phalsbourg has been chosen as one of 18 “emblematic” but endangered French heritage sites whose restoration or preservation will benefit from proceeds of the 2026 Heritage Lottery (Loto du Patrimoine) organized through the Heritage Foundation (Fondation du … continue reading →

Poland: The Matzevah Foundation is winding down activities and ceasing direct field work

The Matzevah Foundation (TMF), a U.S.-based Christian NGO that has worked to clean and restore Jewish cemeteries in Poland since its foundation in 2010, is winding down its activities and will cease direct field work. “While the task of restoring … continue reading →