Our JHE Newsletter for February is out — catch up with what you may have missed! News, views, and insights from the past few weeks… from the Russia, Czech Republic, the UK, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, and more — including … continue reading →
The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such). Constructed in … continue reading →
Restoration of the facade and roof of the monumental Great Choral Synagogue in St. Petersburg has begun. Scaffolding began to go up in June, and work should be finished in 2027. The work will entail restoration of the synagogue’s … continue reading →
Jewish Cemetery Clean-ups — Our second round-up of initiatives for 2025. More than 100 actions from 15 countries At the beginning of May, we published the first round-up for 2025 showcasing some of the many Jewish cemetery clean-up initiatives taking place … continue reading →
The restoration of the grand, largely demolished Choral Synagogue in Samara, on the Volga River in Russia, has suffered delays but should be completed by the end of 2026. As we posted earlier, a symbolic cornerstone for the restoration, carried out … continue reading →
