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France: Carpentras synagogue to mark 650 years; events & restoration planned

Events are being planned to mark the 650th anniversary of the synagogue in Carpentras, France — it dates originally from 1367, making it the oldest synagogue in France and one of the oldest synagogues still in use in Europe. According … continue reading →

Slovakia: Rich new web resource for Jewish heritage in Bratislava

The Jewish Community Museum in Bratislava has launched a new web portal for the rich Jewish heritage of Bratislava, including an interactive guide to 28 sites of Jewish interest in the city.   The web site — www.jewishbratislava.sk – includes sections … continue reading →

Hungary: Fund-raiser for the Budapest Festival Orchestra and its Synagogue concerts

    At the beginning of December, a nearly 3,000 people packed Budapest’s majestic Dohany St. synagogue — the largest synagogue in Europe — for a concert by the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) and guest artist Daniel Barenboim. The concert … continue reading →