Currently the roof and internal support skeleton of the synagogue located at Kauno street no. 9 in Alytus are being repaired. When repairs are complete a lightning rod is to be installed as well.

“We’re so glad to have the opportunity to renovate this brick-and-mortar synagogue still standing from the end of the 19th century, testifying to the high cultural and economic achievement of the Alytus community. Let’s not forget the synagogue after it was rebuilt in the early 20th century following a fire became one of the dominant features on the Alytus skyline. Its rich interior decoration also survives, including authentic multicolor decorations in the main prayer hall. The most important task now is to stabilize the building, to fix up the roof which had holes. After emergency repairs are made, water will no longer erode the bricks and mortar and the synagogue will be safe, and later more work will be done,” Cultural Heritage Department director Diana Varnaitė said.

Full story in Lithuanian here.