The distinctive red brick former United Hebrew Congregation synagogue in the English seaside resort of Blackpool is up for auction (again) five years after it was sold at auction for £100,000 following planning permission to convert it into apartments. It … continue reading →
We’re in the Hebrew month of Tevet, whose Zodiac sign is the Goat — or Gedi — AKA Capricorn. The representation of the Zodiac was a fairly common feature of the painted decoration of synagogues in parts of Eastern Europe … continue reading →
Mazel tov! King Charles III has honored 93-year-old Jewish communal and heritage activist Leslie Lipert, naming him a Member of the Order of Empire (MBE)! Lipert was among hundreds of people included in the King’s 2025 New Year’s Honors List. … continue reading →
We wish all our readers a Happy Hanukkah! In these difficult times, the spirit of Light is needed even more — so, like last year, we want to celebrate Light. Here are some images of Light and Lights in and … continue reading →
The City of London has once again refused plans for a towering office block that would have overshadowed historic Bevis Marks synagogue. In a vote last week, the City of London Planning Committee voted 14 to eight against approving the … continue reading →
