The historic little Jewish cemetery in Penzance (Cornwall), England was rededicated last week after its restoration, and will be open to the public. A second dedication ceremony will take place on May 18. The Cornishman reports that about two dozen members … continue reading →
Restoration work on the 19th century Jewish section of Glasgow’s historic Necropolis cemetery has been completed — and the Jewish community has now issued a £1 million appeal for aid for renovation work in two other Jewish cemeteries there — … continue reading →
The November Jewish Heritage Europe Newsletter is out — news from Lithuania, UK, Ukraine, Slovakia, Latvia, Poland …. We hope, of course, that you have signed up and get the Newsletter delivered automatically each month to your inbox…it’s easy — … continue reading →
A historic but derelict former synagogue in Wales has received a grant to covert it into apartments. The Welsh government awarded a £95,000 grant toward the conversion of the Old Synagogue on Bryntirion Road in the town of Merthyr Tydfil — … continue reading →
Restoration work at the 18th century Jewish cemetery in Penzance, Cornwall has been completed but the cemetery will remain closed to the general public until Spring 2016. This, reports the Friends of the Jewish Cemetery, will be “to give the … continue reading →
