Jewish Heritage Europe

Italy Update: The Siena Synagogue, damaged by earthquake, is listed as one of Europa Nostra’s 2024 Seven Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe

The late 18th century synagogue in Siena, Italy, damaged by an earthquake in February 2023, has been listed by Europa Nostra as one of the 2024 Seven Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe. (We posted in February when the synagogue … continue reading →

Italy Update: The restoration has been completed of the Old Synagogue in Carpi, which was serious damaged in earthquakes in 2012

Carpi Old Synagogue, after restoration. Photo: Carpi municipality

The restoration at the Old Synagogue of Carpi, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, has been completed, and the sanctuary – seriously damaged in 2012 earthquakes — will soon be reopened to the public as a permanent exhibition center focused … continue reading →