In Eastern Europe, historic synagogues are sold for the price of a used car But new owners often need to commit to restore the structures that local governments and Jewish communities are having difficulties maintaining.
Southern region in Poland provides funds to restore synagogue, create Jewish culture memorial center The synagogue in Chęciny was built in 1638 and devastated during World War II.
When an old synagogue downsizes, what do you do with all its stuff? Like empty-nesters, a Rust Belt congregation has to fit a storied past into a smaller home.
