Councillors, Communists and Cockneys
Like so many arriving through the doors of the Jewish Museum London, I came with questions about family. I came to my collections placement with the aim of finding some […]
The delicacy of Jewish design & culture
We often think of Jewish culture with its most iconic objects such as the Menorah or Torah. However, we seem to underrate the value of Jewish jewellery. You might accidentally […]
Print Matters at the Jewish Museum London
As part of my Collections Placement at the Jewish Museum London (JML), I have audited many of the Museum’s prints, plates, and printmaking tools. Among the objects I have been […]
A Girl’s Exile across the Sea: The Life Story of Grete Glauber
Grete Glauber’s article, “My First Impression of England, ” is one of the many artefacts that caught my attention during my Collections Placement at the Jewish Museum London. Her positive tone […]
The best medicine? Laughter (and chicken soup)!
Many people like to say that the best medicine is laughter. This begs a couple of questions: firstly, why has laughter often been held in this regard by humanity, especially […]
Wedding Dresses in the JML’s Collection
During my Collections Placement at the Jewish Museum London, I have been assisting in the audit of the museum’s collection of clothing and textiles, as part of the wider audit […]
Fleeing Vienna on a Wing and a Prayer Book
As part of my Collections Placement work at the Jewish Museum London, I have been assisting in the audit of the museum’s sizeable collection of prayer books. I have examined […]
Pitch Up: Community Voices
Pitch Up: Community Voices takes a new approach to community-led displays, offering a platform for a range of Jewish organisations and individuals to share their stories.
Inspired by the East End market stalls and with a focus on preserving British Jewish heritage, #PitchUp invites others to choose one set of items to discuss the themes of identity, memory and place.
Mapping the Jews’ Temporary Shelter – A Retrospective
Jews’ Temporary Shelter Cards: An interview with Research Associate Lewis Smith
Jews’ Temporary Shelter Cards: A Snapshot
Since the beginning of 2022, Sam has been working with the Jewish Museum London to help visualise the Jews’ Temporary Shelter (JTS) collection of cards.
