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September 21, 2025Journal of Heritage Management

Dilemmas of Heritage, Destruction and Memorial: Two Lost ‘Cathedrals’— The Intertwined Fate of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem

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JSJon SeligmanIsrael Antiquities Authority

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This article explores the reconstruction of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem, highlighting heritage ethics and identity implications.

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The destruction of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem reflects broader issues of heritage loss and identity.
Both synagogues served as significant cultural and religious landmarks for their respective Jewish communities, emphasizing their importance in heritage debates.
The discussion focuses on how evolving ethics in heritage management influence decisions regarding the memorialization of lost monuments.
The opportunity to reconstruct these synagogues raises critical questions about authenticity and continuity in cultural heritage preservation.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46cb831b076d99fa6876b https://doi.org/10.1177/24559296251371419

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This article explores the reconstruction of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem, highlighting heritage ethics and identity implications.

Dilemmas of Heritage, Destruction and Memorial: Two Lost ‘Cathedrals’— The Intertwined Fate of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem

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Dilemmas of Heritage, Destruction and Memorial: Two Lost ‘Cathedrals’— The Intertwined Fate of the Great Synagogue of Vilna and the H.urva Synagogue of Jerusalem

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