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Italy: RIP Elio Carmi, president of the Casale Monferrato Jewish Community. A cultural activist and noted designer, he developed the Jewish museum in the complex of the 16th century synagogue, and established the Museum of Lights, featuring contemporary Hanukkah menorahs

(JHE) — Elio Carmi, a cultural activist, nationally known creative designer, and president of the tiny Jewish community in the town of Casale Monferrato, in northwest Italy, died Monday (January 8), aged 71. He suffered from pleural mesothelioma, a rare … continue reading →

UK: New conservation area approved around London’s historic Bevis Marks synagogue

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 →

JHE Encore Post: Our Hanukkah video — synagogue wall and ceiling paintings and other decoration that almost remind us of fancy gift wrapping….

  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 →