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Ukraine: A blast wave from Russian drone strikes damaged precious stained glass windows in a historic Kyiv synagogue. Dr. Eugeny Kotlyar, who created the windows, reflects on the situation and appeals for aid in restoring them

During the night of October 22, a powerful blast wave from Russian Shaheed drone strikes hit the historic synagogue in the Podil district of Kyiv. The damage does not appear to have been extensive — it mainly seems to have … continue reading →

Switzerland: The Jewish Museum of Switzerland is moving to new premises and opens November 30. A work by Frank Stella decorates the facade

The Jewish Museum of Switzerland, in Basel, reopens November 30 with a new and expanded permanent exhibition in new premises — a former wooden tobacco warehouse that has been completely restructured as a state of the art museum. It will … continue reading →

Austria: A year-long renovation of Vienna’s historic Stadttempel has begun, in preparation for its 200th birthday next year

The ark in the Stadttempel, Vienna, Austria

Work has begun on the wide-ranging restoration of Vienna’s main synagogue, the historic Stadttempel — which will celebrate its 200th birthday next year.  The €10.5 million renovation, carried out with the involvement of the Federal Monuments Office and described by … continue reading →