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Germany: Debates continue over the “Judensau” carvings on medieval churches

This post isn’t about Jewish heritage — but about heritage referencing Jews…. The Jewish Chronicle and other media recently have published articles about the longstanding — and continuing — debate over what to do about the medieval carving of the … continue reading →

Luxembourg: Former synagogue in Ettelbruck is under restoration. It will be a cultural venue with a permanent exhibit on local Jewish history

The former synagogue in the Luxembourg town of Ettelbruck is currently undergoing a restoration process to transform the building into a cultural and events venue that will also include a permanent exhibition on the history of the local Jewish community. … continue reading →

Italy: Gorizia synagogue receives €250,000 grant for urgent maintenance from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The synagogue of Gorizia, in northeastern Italy, will undergo urgent renovation work thanks to a €250,000 grant from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The building had been closed since 2020 due to security concerns. The grant, announced in early July, aims to … continue reading →