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Archaeologists in the southern Spanish town of Utrera confirm they have uncovered a 14th-century synagogue hidden within a building that was later converted into a church, hospital and most ...

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A blue plaque has been unveiled in York city centre to mark the location of a medieval synagogue.

Blue plaque for medieval synagogue unveiled York Civic Trust York Civic Trust installed the plaque on the Next building on Coney Street to mark the site of a 13th Century synagogue Katharine Wootton ...

York Civic Trust installed the plaque on the Next building on Coney Street to mark the site of a 13th Century synagogue The first blue plaque celebrating York's Jewish heritage has been unveiled ...

The synagogue was at the heart of Jewish medieval life in the city at a time when York was one of the most important Jewish centres in the country.

A Barcelona museum mounts an illuminating exhibition examining how medieval Spanish art helped fuel prejudice against Jews prior to their expulsion in 1492.

The Old Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, seen on Sept. 11, is considered one of the oldest synagogues in Central Europe. (Martin Schutt/picture alliance via Getty Images via JTA.org) Toby Axelrod A ...

Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, dating back to the 1090s, considered one of the oldest in Central Europe, is added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Jerusalem Post Diaspora Medieval German synagogue added to UNESCO World Heritage list The Old Synagogue dates back to the 1090s, when its first stones were laid. By TOBY AXELROD/JTA SEPTEMBER 19 ...