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Croatia: Tahara House (Ceremonial Hall) of the Jewish cemetery in Rijeka has undergone restoration. Built in 1904, it was also focus of an exhibition on its architecture & history

(JHE) — A three-year project to renovate and partially reconstruct the tahara house, or ceremonial hall, of the monumental Jewish cemetery in Rijeka has been completed. The building will be used as a cultural space to host events and initiatives … continue reading →

Protecting synagogues in times of war; data has been provided to military authorities to (one hopes) forestall targeting them in armed conflict

Lions support a Crown above the 10 Commandments in the ruined synagogue in Nowy Korczyn, Poland

Information about the location and status of more than 2,000 synagogues in Europe and parts of the middle east has been provided to European and other western military authorities, among them the UK Ministry of Defense, in hopes that this … continue reading →

France: Historic Synagogue in Benfeld, Alsace is undergoing fullscale renovation. The first stage was recently completed.

(JHE) — The sumptuously decorated 19th century synagogue in Benfeld, near Strasbourg in Alsace, is undergoing a complex, fullscale restoration to safeguard the building and preserve its unique interior ornamentation. Total costs for the restoration are estimated at €1.2 million, … continue reading →