Lahav Jewish Heritage Project Collections

Sharing new and developing collections of Jewish origin connected to the region’s Jewish heritage.

Collections

Building plan, Ravensworth Terrace Synagogue, Newcastle; approved June 1924
Building plan, Ravensworth Terrace Synagogue, Newcastle; approved June 1924

Collections of Jewish origin or which have a connection with the region’s Jewish heritage continue to be developed in both the City Library and in Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums. 

  1. To explore the City Library’s book collection visit Lahav Jewish Heritage Collection | Newcastle Libraries. 
  2. The City Library also has an eBook collection which can be found at Lahav Jewish Heritage Collection | Newcastle Libraries - UK - BorrowBox.

Your story over 30 interviews have been conducted with people from the region who have a Jewish heritage, each recounting their lifetime experiences. Each interview has been transcribed and in time will be available for research in Tyne & Wear Archives.

Heritage at Risk

United Hebrew Synagogue in Gosforth
United Hebrew Synagogue in Gosforth

Heritage at Risk a photographic survey was made of the United Hebrew Synagogue in Gosforth, Newcastle prior to its eventual demolition in 2023. 

Return to the Lahav Jewish Heritage Project home page here.