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Slonim Great Synagogue

The Slonim Great Synagogue in Belarus has been a focal point of Jewish life since the 1640s. It is a remarkable testament to one of the many once vibrant Jewish communities found all across Eastern Europe prior to 1939.

Its significance stands out in the authoritative Historic Synagogues of Europe mapping project. In the study, the Foundation for Jewish Heritage highlighted both the unique value of its art and architecture and its very poor condition. Funds are urgently needed to safeguard the building. We invite you to join our international campaign to help save and restore the Synagogue, ensuring that the building, with its rich Jewish past, can serve the present and live on as a statement of hope for the future.

Latest news from the Campaign

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Great Synagogue of Slonim auction update

A third auction for The Great Synagogue in Slonim was held on 19 October and the Foundation for Jewish Heritage did not take part. Our re...

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Wall crack monitoring - September 2020 update

In August 2019 we reported on the installation of wall crack monitors at Slonim Synagogue, equipment used to detect structural movement

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Slonim, 1941 by Tszwai So - the making of a drawing

This article is reproduced with the kind permission of The RIBA Journal where it first appeared on 24 May 2019. Tszwai So sits on both th...