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We met Councillor Brent Carter, the new leader of @MerthyrCBC, and Louise Minett-Vokes, Cabinet Member for Social Services this week, to talk about the developing plans for the Victorian former synagogue in the town. Read more: foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/meeting-n…

We have reached the stage in the Merthyr Tydfil synagogue’s Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre project where we need to create a new charity to drive the project forward. We are now seeking trustees to join the Board of the new charity. Find out more: foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/join-the-…

The Foundation was a co-sponsor of an Arts Festival at the beautiful 17th century Orla synagogue in Poland. Event partner the University of the Arts Poznan has brought out a beautifully illustrated brochure commemorating it. See - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/the-arts-…

It was great to meet up with our Trustee S Sebag Montefiore to review the Foundation's progress. Thank you Simon for your wise input!

Huge thanks to local MP David Pinto-Duschinsky MP for meeting today. We really appreciate his interest in our Jewish heritage preservation work. It was fascinating to learn about David's own roots, and the synagogues in Eastern Europe connected to his family. He also gave wonderful advice.

It was my first time at the magnificent grade II* Singers Hill Synagogue BHC - Singers Hill in Birmingham, opened in 1856. Here's the story - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/stunning-…

I had a fascinating visit last week to the 12th century Jurnet's House in Norwich. Isaac Jurnet was a medieval Jewish merchant and there are now plans to turn this important historic site into a visitors centre. Here is the story - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/foundatio…

We're delighted to announce that the magnificent Orla Synagogue in Poland has made it into the shortlisted final 14 of the Europa Nostra programme identifying the 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe. We assisted owners FODZ with the submission. foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/orla-syna…

We're delighted to be assisting Sandys Row synagogue as it considers incorporating a heritage centre on the legacy of the Jewish East End. It is one of only two surviving synagogues in an area that was once a thriving Jewish centre. Here is the story - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/sandys-ro…

Here's info on Holocaust education teacher training with H.E.T. linked to the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre being developed at Merthyr Tydfil synagogue with National Lottery, Welsh Government and Merthyr Council support. Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol @MerthyrCBC foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/teacher-t…

We've been remembering the wonderful Merthyr Tydfil synagogue project Open Day held a year ago that attracted 500 guests. Here is link to a short film on the event - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/sharing-h… The project is supported by - Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol Visit Merthyr Welsh Government

We were delighted to host 2 Welsh Government Ministers at Merthyr synagogue/Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre project - Cabinet Secretary and Chief Whip Jane Hutt and Minister for Children and Social Care Dawn Bowden. Story- foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/a-special… Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol Welsh Government

I attended launch of the 2025 7 Most Endangered Sites of Europe programme. Among those chosen was the 17th century Orla synagogue in Poland which we've been supporting, working with owners FODZ. FRH sponsored the application. Here's story - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/orla-syna…

We've released a statement with our partners, Brighton & Hove Hebrew Congregation, on progress with the gorgeous grade II* Middle Street synagogue. We've now a proposition for the building's future, repurposing it as a major cultural/educational venue. foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/historic-…

I recently went with Foundation Trustee Prof David Latchman to visit the grade II* Chatham Memorial synagogue. It's a striking Victorian building famous for being the only synagogue in the UK with a cemetery attached. Here is the story - lnkd.in/ewZRpgWt

The Foundation wants to appoint an experienced Operations Manager, helping to ensure the smooth running of our charity. Candidates would need to live in the London area. Here is link giving more details - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/we-are-re… Do send this to anyone who might be interested.

I enjoyed the Matzah Ramble over Passover put on by the City Jewish Network that took in Sandys Row & Bevis Marks synagogues. We are working on a Feasibility Study testing Sandys Row incorporating a Heritage Centre on the legacy of the Jewish East End. foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/passover-…

Foundation Trustee Prof David Latchman launched his latest book on the historic Willesden Jewish cemetery. The book 'Not Just a Tombstone – Stories from the House of Life’ features well-known figures buried at Willesden. foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/book-laun…

Here is an update on our exciting medieval synagogue project in Hijar in Spain. More of the wall murals are being revealed from the period - foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/a-new-pha…

We've received the good news of the medieval Jewish cemetery site in York being granted protected status as a Scheduled Monument. The Foundation was consulted by Historic England on this. foundationforjewishheritage.com/post/medieval-…