(JHE) — A Victorian Jewish cemetery that was the the first reform cemetery in Britain and which citizens action saved from destruction in the 1990s has been listed as a national historic monument. Historic England announced on November 6 that … continue reading →
The JHE monthly Newsletter for October is out! A summary of JHE news, views, and insights from the past month. This month, synagogues were among our main areas of focus. We reported on synagogue restoration projects in Poland, Austria, Italy, … continue reading →
A hidden Jewish time capsule dating back nearly 150 years has been discovered during construction work in the former synagogue that houses the Manchester Jewish Museum. Workers found the time capsule — a large, sealed glass jar tightly stuffed with … continue reading →
(JHE) — Jewish cemeteries have long fascinated photographers. The combination of gravestones (often weathered and sometimes tilted), Hebrew inscriptions, carved decoration — and the nature in which the stones are immersed — create evocative and powerful images. If you’re in … continue reading →
(JHE) — The Langside Synagogue in Glasgow has been granted official protection as a listed building following a three-week public consultation last month and “unprecedented” local and international lobbying on its behalf. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced that it has … continue reading →
