The building was left untouched by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, but has subsequently deteriorated.

[2] The steering group included Britons and Americans with family links to the Jewish community of Slonim and the architect Tszwai So.

[3] In May 2021, the UK-based Foundation decided to cease its involvement, due to challenges with the five-year timeframe for redevelopment, political instability in Belarus, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[5] Interviewed in 2021, Reeves, a Christian, stated that she: "... planned to create a tourist site that will include a museum, a cultural center for meetings, lectures, concerts.

"[6] However, by late 2023, Ilona Karavaeva , could not raise the funds required for the restoration due to political sanctions and war in Ukraine.