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March 2019
Women of Worth: Whitechapel and Spitalfields Walking Tour
With a title inspired by the Eyshes Chayil prayer, discover the stories Jewish and non-Jewish women alike who made an impact on the Jewish community of the East End in this walking tour of Whitechapel and Spitalfields
Find out more »April 2019
Shidduchim – Deals Made in Heaven: Romance, Politics and Economics in Modern Jewish Life
Professor Mirjam Zadoff shares the cultural history of shidduchim (Jewish matchmaking), the ‘dating project’ focuses on strategies of building economic and political networks through carefully chosen marriage partners around the globe.
Find out more »Curator’s Talks: Jews, Money, Myth
Uncover the myths behind Jews and money with these curator-led talks
Find out more »British Jews Go Pop
Professor Nathan Abrams sheds light on how Jews transformed the British entertainment industries, creating some of the most iconic characters and images of the twentieth century, including James Bond, Doctor Who, Carry On, and many others. In so doing, British Jews infused their creations with hidden Jewish themes.
Find out more »Roundhouse to Winehouse, Stables to Ska: Camden Town Walking Tour
Camden, Amy's spiritual home, was once a center for transport, the ice trade, and piano making. Later, Camden Lock became the home of 'urban grunge' and music poured out of the pubs and converted warehouses. It is an area full of contrasts and this tour profiles Camden's musical heritage from Pink Floyd to Oh Calcutta and Madness to MTV and ends at the Jewish Museum London.
Find out more »Curator’s Talks: Great British Jews
Discover more about the themes, stories, and objects on display in 'Great British Jews: A Celebration' from the exhibition’s curator Jemima Jarman.
Find out more »Get Creative!
Join us in the Welcome gallery for arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibition Great British Jews: A Celebration. Make your own puppet and design your own Award Badge! This is a free, drop-in session from 11am – 12.30pm and 2 – 3.30pm. The Learning Programme has received generous support from Lord and Lady Levene of Portsoken.
Find out more »Get Creative!
Join us in the Welcome gallery for arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibition Great British Jews: A Celebration. Make your own puppet and design your own Award Badge! This is a free, drop-in session from 11am – 12.30pm and 2 – 3.30pm. The Learning Programme has received generous support from Lord and Lady Levene of Portsoken.
Find out more »Get Creative!
Join us in the Welcome gallery for arts and crafts inspired by our current exhibition Great British Jews: A Celebration. Make your own puppet and design your own Award Badge! This is a free, drop-in session from 11am – 12.30pm and 2 – 3.30pm. The Learning Programme has received generous support from Lord and Lady Levene of Portsoken.
Find out more »Meet the Curator: Mikveh Cleaning
Go behind the scenes and learn about preventative conservation at the Jewish Museum London with Collections Manager and Curator Dr Kathrin Pieren as she cleans our medieval Mikveh.
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