Jewish Heritage Europe

Hungary: Tracing the history of Budapest’s Dohany Street synagogue through the online photo archive Fortepan

The twin-towered Dohany St Synagogue is a city landmark in downtown Budapest and a symbol of Hungarian Judaism, used for worship and also visited each year by scores of thousands of tourists. The elaborate, Moorish-style building was designed by the … continue reading →

Happy Hanukkah 2019 from JHE!

Jewish Heritage Europe wishes all our readers and friends a Happy Hanukkah! Thank you for your interest and support — and thanks especially to those of you who have contacted us with questions and comments, with news of publications and … continue reading →

Lithuania: RIP Simonas Dovidavičius (Simon Davidovich) 1960-2019

We are deeply saddened to report the death of Simonas Dovidavičius (Simon Davidovich), an accomplished expert on and guide to Jewish heritage in Lithuania and director of the Sugihara House museum in Kaunas. He passed away on December 14, aged … continue reading →

UK: Explore Brighton’s Grade II listed Middle St. Synagogue and access crowdfunding campaign for repairs and strategic planning for the building — watch video

In 2015, the Middle Street Synagogue, Brighton, designed by Thomas Lainson and opened in 1875, was named by Historic England as one of the 10 most beautiful synagogues in Great Britain. The Grade II listed historic building was closed for … continue reading →