This Friday sees the UK and Ireland release of a new documentary about the late Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, as told through the lens of what is arguably his most well-known song. Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen…
The central German state of Thuringia boasts what is believed to be the oldest synagogue building in Europe – Erfurt’s aptly named Old Synagogue, parts of which date to the 11th century. No longer used for prayer, it houses…
To coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) this Thursday, Manchester Jewish Museum (MJM) launches a newly commissioned short film created by local artist…
After 10 years of planning, two years of construction and £6 million, the shiny new Manchester Jewish Museum (MJM) is being handed over to new management. Chief Executive Max Dunbar and Chair of Trustees Andrew Singer QC…
Proposals for a Welsh Jewish heritage centre took a step forward in September after The Foundation for Jewish Heritage bought the former Merthyr Tydfil synagogue. Built in 1872, the synagogue is the oldest purpose-built…