Recovery, restoration and revitalization of the Synagogue in Trenčín

Project facts

Project promoter:
Jewish religious community Trenčín(SK)
Project Number:
SK-CULTURE-0006
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€2,044,826
Donor Project Partners:
The Jewish Community of Oslo(NO)
Other Project Partners
Civic Association Synagogue Trenčín(SK)
The Jewish Cultural Institute(SK)

Description

The project aims to preserve the National Cultural Monument – the precious Neological Synagogue in Trenčín by reconstruction works involving local craftsmen, with an emphasis on the needs of the local Jewish community. Moreover, a cultural centre shall be founded and shall serve as a place for cultural activities, presentations, and courses. Gender equality will be emphasized throughout the whole project. A steering group composed of representatives of all project partners will be composed equally of both sexes. The implementation will consider the reconciliation of professional and private life. The language of non-discrimination and approaches adapted to the needs of men, women, and minority groups will be used in the creation of outputs / promotional materials and information campaigns. As part of the project, all relevant documents via the project website will be transparently published. The public will have direct access to the results of the project. In the selection of employees, emphasis will be placed on the social aspect, with priority given to the inclusion of socially disadvantaged/vulnerable/Roma groups. Within the project a unique collection of monographs about European cultural heritage will be created with the cooperation of the Norwegian project partner – Jewish Community in Oslo. Moreover, three new jobs will be created, contact point open together with the souvenir shop and a permanent exhibition of Jewish Culture shall be open in the cooperation with another partner – Jewish Cultural Institute.

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