Jewish Heritage Europe

Greece: The Jewish Museum of Greece is undergoing extensive renovation and revamping. It will reopened in early 2027 in time for its 50th anniversary

The Jewish Museum of Greece is currently closed as it undergoes wide-ranging renovation of its building and a revamping of its core exhibition. An update on the work says that reopening is planned for early 2027, in time for the … continue reading →

Hungary: Hope for the preservation of the long derelict synagogue in Abony, as the town takes over its management

There is some hope for the preservation of the elegant but long-derelict neoclassical synagogue in the town of Abony. The city has taken over its management and — pending funding —  hopes to restore it as a cultural space. Last … continue reading →

Romania: The Ashkenazic Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanţa, has been rededicated with a joyous ceremony after a full restoration

Mazel tov! After a full reconstruction, the Ashkenazic Great Synagogue in the Black Sea port of Constanţa, long an iconic ruin, was reconsecrated May 29 with a joyous ceremony that included the blowing of shofars,  parading with Torah scrolls, and … continue reading →

Call for Applications: the EU’s new Simone Veil Prize for Jewish cultural heritage initiatives. Deadline for applications is July 31.

Applications are open for the first edition of the Simone Veil Prize, a new, annual European cultural award for Jewish heritage initiatives, co-funded under the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) of the European Union. Deadline for applications is July 31. The … continue reading →

Romania Update: Restoration work on the synagogue in Seini has been completed. It will become a a Museum of the Jews of Transylvania, concert hall, and cultural space.

Restoration work on the synagogue building in Seini, in northwest Romania, has been completed. As we posted in 2023, the €2.4 million project will transform the long-disused building complex into a Museum of the Jews of Transylvania, concert hall, and … continue reading →