Ruth Jacobs lights a menorah candle in Birmingham on the first night of Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins for Birmingham’s Jewish community amid COVID-19 restrictions

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah – also spelt ‘Chanukah’ –  began last night for Judaism’s faithful followers across the world, and it was no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. While festivities are less visible and quieter than usual due to national coronavirus restrictions, the region’s Jewish community continues to persevere and is marking the…

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A 10ft monument of a Sikh soldier is being created for the city of Wolverhampton

Photos revealed of planned 10-foot Wolverhampton memorial to 19th century Sikh soldiers

Images have been revealed of a new memorial planned for Wednesfield which commemorates the bravery of 19th century Sikh soldiers. Guru Nanak Gurdwara commissioned Black Country sculptor Luke Perry to develop the Saragarhi Monument on land close to the temple in Well Lane, with the City of Wolverhampton Council agreeing to the transfer of land for the…

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