Jewish Heritage Europe

Anniversary of Anniversaries: 90 years since the death of prolific synagogue architect Lipót Baumhorn

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here we highlight the Budapest-based architect Lipot … continue reading →

Job Opportunity: Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre at the historic former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales

We are pleased to share this Job Opportunity from the London-based Foundation for Jewish Heritage. The Foundation is looking to commission a consultant or recruit an employee to serve as the Project Manager on the project to create a Welsh … continue reading →

Croatia Update: Structural work on Koprivnica synagogue to go forward with c. €330,000 allocation

(JHE) — Renovation work on the 19th century synagogue in Koprivnica will continue, thanks to an allocation of around 2.5 million kuna (approx. €330,000).  The funds will be used for project documentation, protective measures, and structural work on the building, … continue reading →

Anniversary of Anniversaries: 150 Years of the twin-towered synagogue in Krnov, Czech Republic

The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe. The theme of  our  birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or symbolic anniversaries. Here we highlight the 150th anniversary of … continue reading →

UK: Saturday will be the last Shabbat at the center city Manchester Reform Synagogue, before its demolition

This Saturday will mark the last Shabbat to be celebrated at central Manchester Reform Synagogue on Jackson’s Row before it is demolished to make way for a high-rise real estate development. The red-brick synagogue was designed by the architects Eric … continue reading →