Jewish Heritage Europe

JHE Anniversary of Anniversaries #1: The Rumbach street synagogue, Budapest. 150 years

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 →

Ukraine: Joint Hungarian-Ukrainian project will remove Soviet-era concrete shell and renovate former Great Synagogue of Beregszász/Berehove

A joint Ukrainian-Hungarian project will renovate the former Great Synagogue in Berehove/Beregszasz, Ukraine  and restore the original 19th century exterior appearance. The project will dismantle the Soviet-era  concrete shell built around the synagogue in 1969, when it was turned into … continue reading →

Hungary: In Sopron, part of the medieval Old Synagogue complex will become Jewish community HQ, and the long-derelict orthodox synagogue will be restored

The town of  Sopron is funding work to convert part of the medieval Old Synagogue complex into new headquarters for the local Jewish community. At the same time, the city has also allocated funds to restore the town’s long-derelict orthodox … continue reading →

France: The 130-year-old Great Synagogue in Lille is rededicated after large-scale renovation

(JHE) — The imposing Great Synagogue in Lille has been re-dedicated with a gala ceremony following a large-scale renovation begun in 2019. The news site La Voix du Nord ran a video of the event held Sunday (January 23): Government … continue reading →