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Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation

Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation

24 Avenue Rd, Leicester LE2 3EA

LPJC – Neve Shalom (google.com)

Historical description

Leicester

Few Jews lived in Leicester in the Middle Ages. It was only in the 19th century that their presence became more important. This was reinforced by the arrival of Jews from Russia at the turn of the 20th century. One of the most important figures in Leicester was ... Read more