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The document discusses approaches to preserving synagogue art from Central and Eastern Europe from the 16th to early 20th centuries. It notes that only a few dozen original synagogues survive from the thousands that previously existed in the region. Some surviving synagogues have been converted to Jewish museums or community centers where historical authenticity is prioritized in restoration. For active synagogues with declining congregations, restoration balances original art preservation with updating for

Author

Ilia Rodov

Language

EN