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Belarus update: The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000 (The auction did not take place for lack of participants.)

The abandoned Great Synagogue in Kobrin, Belarus. Photo: e-auction

The abandoned synagogue building in Kobrin went back on the auction block November 13 — for a much reduced asking price of around €63,000. But according to the auction web site, the auction did not take place because of lack … continue reading →

Call for Applications: The Heritage Laboratory in Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for The Heritage Laboratory – Belchite, Spain –Fieldwork training program, Summer 2026, announced by The Institute for Jewish Studies Barcelona (EJB) the Matanel Sefarad Seminar, and The Spanish Association of Military … continue reading →

Call for Applications: Fellowships at the Center for Jewish History, New York. Application deadline is December 29

We are pleased to share this Call for Applications for Fellowship Programs at the Center for Jewish History in New York. Seven fellowships are available, starting in September 2026. Click the links to find descriptions and application guidelines for each. … continue reading →

Ukraine update: an upcoming exhibition presents the murals in synagogues of the Ukrainian Bukovina and features the recent 3D laser scan digitalization

In January, we posted about the recent laser scan digitalization of three synagogues in the Bukovina region of western Ukraine that are noted for their elaborate interior decoration: the Beit Tfilah Benjamin Synagogue in Chernivtsi, currently in use by the … continue reading →