To mark the publication of a revised new edition of Jewish Heritage in Britain and Ireland by Sharman Kadish, Historic England has posted an illustrated list of 10 of England’s most beautiful synagogues. First published in 2006, the book remains … continue reading →
The first stage of the government-funded $4 million restoration of the magnificent Neolog synagogue in Szeged, Hungary is under way, with urgent conservation being carried out to prevent the synagogue from having to close its doors. According to the web … continue reading →
The Municipality of Kaunas has signed a cooperation agreement with Maceva, an NGO devoted to documenting and maintaining Jewish cemeteries in Lithuania, regarding the care, maintenance and restoration of the city’s Old Jewish Cemetery in Zaliakalnis. Opened in 1861 … continue reading →
The focus of Jewish Heritage Europe is — well — Jewish heritage in Europe…. but it is important to see the preservation, restoration, use and re-purposed re-use of Jewish heritage sites in the context of sites of other religious … continue reading →
The 19th century Jewish section of Glasgow’s Necropolis Cemetery is one of eight historic sites in Scotland that will share in a £1.6 million grant from Historic Scotland to open historic sites to the public. Historic Scotland’s Building Repairs … continue reading →
