Since the late 1990s, the British-born photographer Jono David has traveled the globe to amass what is perhaps the most extensive archive of contemporary images of Jewish heritage and heritage sites in the world – a growing compendium of more … continue reading →
(JHE) — The restoration of the massive dome of the monumental synagogue in Trieste has been completed, and the refurbished dome makes a newly resplendent addition to the skyline of the city. As we wrote in January, the restoration work, … continue reading →
Major redevelopment and refurbishment of the Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Street Synagogue in Leicester has been completed, adding a modern foyer, visitors center, exhibition space and other facilities. The £1.2 million redevelopment was funded by the National Heritage Lottery … continue reading →
(JHE) — A 400-year-old wooden Aron HaKodesh has undergone full restoration and will be installed in a prominent place in the grand synagogue in Vercelli, in northwest Italy’s Piedmont region. The restoration is the latest of a number of Jewish … continue reading →
(JHE) — Urgent steps have been taken to protect the roofless ruin of the former Great (Summer) Synagogue in Kalvarija, a town in southern Lithuania on the border with Poland whose two former synagogues and Jewish school form one … continue reading →
