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Czech Republic

€1 million project to restore grave of famous Czech Rabbi

Restoration work is underway in the Czech Republic at the tomb of Rabbi Sabbatai ben Meir ha-Kohen, known as the Shakh in the town of Holešov.

Prague revamp reveals Jewish gravestones used to pave streets

Dozens of paving stones made from Jewish headstones have been found during redevelopment work in Prague’s tourist district, confirming speculation that the former communist regime raided synagogues and graveyards for building materials.

Without tourist revenue, Prague’s Jewish community fears for future of welfare services

With ticket sales to Prague's Jewish quarter halted during the coronavirus lockdown, the Jewish community is having to tap its reserves to pay for welfare services for Holocaust survivors that tourists usually help fund.

Jewish gravestones used as cobblestones in Prague to be returned to Jewish cemetery

Pieces of Jewish gravestones unearthed during excavation work in Prague will be returned to the Czech capital's Old Jewish Cemetery.

Czech Parliament condemns antisemitism and anti-Israel boycotts

The Czech Chamber of Deputies passed a resolution that condemned both antisemitism and anti-Israel boycotts as well as affirmed Israel’s right to self-defense.

Archeologists find mass grave at former Nazi camp in Czech Republic

Archaeologists have uncovered a mass grave at the site of a former Nazi concentration camp in the Czech Republic, the Museum of Romani Culture said.
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