The new Heritage Centre at the Victorian Grade II listed Highfield Street Synagogue in Leicester was officially opened in July, at a ceremony officiated by Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and attended by Leicester’s Mayor and other civic and religious leaders. … continue reading →
We are pleased to share this job opportunity, from the UK’s United Synagogue: House of Life Head of Heritage – Willesden Jewish Cemetery Application deadline: July 27 POST: Leading the “House of Life” department as well as the management and … continue reading →
Mazel tov! The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NHLF) and Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme have awarded significant funding to the Foundation for Jewish Heritage for its plans to develop a Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre at the historic former synagogue at Merthyr Tydfil. The NHLF awarded … 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 →
Monday marks Tu B’Shevat — the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat, which is known as “the New Year for Trees.” It is the time of year when the earliest-blooming trees in the land of Israel start to flower. It is the … continue reading →
