We have a new YouTube video up — on the 150th anniversary of the Rumbach st. synagogue in Budapest — designed by Otto Wagner and ceremonially dedicated in 1872! It’s part of our “Anniversary of Anniversaries” series marking this … continue reading →
Work on the new, EU-funded Orthodox Jewish Heritage Route in Eastern Hungary has been completed. Its new visitor centers and other new infrastructure are open, and there’s a multi-lingual web site in Hungarian and English (with Hebrew planned) to guide … continue reading →
A long-unseen painting of the former synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, by the noted English artist L.S. Lowry has sold at auction for £277,200. Though clearly an accurate representation of the Merthyr Tydfil synagogue — which is currently being developed … continue reading →
The war launched by Russia in Ukraine a month ago has forced millions to flee from their homes and has seen towns and cities shelled and bombarded. Residential and commercial buildings as well as airports, industrial sites, and military installations … continue reading →
The year 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Jewish Heritage Europe, and we will be celebrating it throughout the year with special content. The theme of JHE’s 10th birthday celebrations is the “Anniversary of Anniversaries” — that is, using JHE’s own anniversary to feature other significant or … continue reading →
