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Hebrew University Researchers Document Over 30 Ancient Synagogues in Ukraine

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 12 hours ago

What happened

Researchers from the Hebrew University and the United Jewish Community of Ukraine surveyed over 30 ancient synagogues in the Podolia region. The findings will be published in a new book and added to a digital index of Jewish art.

  • 01Over 30 ancient synagogues were surveyed in Ukraine's Podolia region.
  • 02Researchers from Hebrew University and the United Jewish Community collaborated.
  • 03Findings will be published in a new book, 'Synagogues of Ukraine: Podolia'.
  • 04Data will be added to the Bezalel Narkiss Index of Jewish Art.
  • 05The project aims to connect descendants with their heritage.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew13 minutes ago
Hebrew University Researchers Document Over 30 Ancient Synagogues in Ukraine
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Researchers Document Over 30 Synagogues in Ukraine's Podolia Region

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