Jewish Heritage Europe

UK: The grand West London Synagogue, the premier synagogue of reform Judaism in the UK,  is undergoing major renovation work,

The grand West London Synagogue, the premier synagogue of reform Judaism in the UK,  is undergoing major renovation work, including the restoration of its organ and commissioning of two new stained glass windows. The £2 million project, which began at … continue reading →

Poland: Design competition launched to convert the former synagogue in Kielce into a multicultural center

The city of Kielce has announced plans to renovate the former synagogue as a cultural and educational center focused on “common Polish-Jewish heritage, intercultural dialogue, openness and tolerance.”  Working with the Association of Polish Architects, it has launched a design … continue reading →

Russia: The one-time synagogue in Novorossiysk is slated for restoration. Closed by the Soviets in 1928, it serves as the city’s Center of National Cultures

The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed  in … continue reading →

Czech Republic: The 19th century Synagogue in Břeclav, now part of the city museum, is undergoing restoration

The synagogue in Břeclav, now part of the  Municipal Museum and Gallery with a permanent exhibit on local Jewish history,  is undergoing a significant restoration of its exterior and interior that will last under June. “After a quarter of a … continue reading →