(JHE) — Renovation of the former synagogue in Koprivnica, Croatia, will be completed thanks to a new €2 million grant from the EU, via Croatia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Mayor Mišel Jakšić signed the contract for it on December … continue reading →
The renovation of the 18th century former synagogue in Laudenbach, near Karlstadt in Bavaria, is progressing well and should be finished in 2024. Preliminary work on the building began (as we posted) in 2020. But the full-scale restoration work only … continue reading →
The City of London’s Planning Committee has voted unanimously to set up a Conservation Area around historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, a Grade I listed shul built in 1701 that is Britain’s oldest synagogue in continuous use. The move would protect … continue reading →
This year’s celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is over — but in these dark days, we still want to celebrate Light. Here are some images of Light and Lights in synagogues around Europe — chandeliers and stained glass, … continue reading →
Hanukkah begins tonight….we hope that the Festival of Light will inspire us in these difficult times. As it has become a tradition to give gifts during the holiday — our tradition at JHE has become posting images of synagogue … continue reading →
