Discover why the Torah is central to Jewish life and find out how it is made. Explore and handle objects connected to the Torah and Jewish daily life.

Explore how Jewish families celebrate and practice the traditions of Shabbat, the day of rest.

Discover the story of Judah and the Maccabees and the miracles of Hanukah. Explore the importance of light and learn more about key symbols of Hanukah.

Discover similarities and differences between the Great Jewish Migration and the migration of Caribbean people during the Windrush movement. Explore archival sources to learn more about why these communities migrated to Britain and the challenges they faced.

Discover the story of the Exodus from Egypt through storytelling and the symbolism of the Seder Plate. Learn why Jewish people eat Matzah (unleavened bread) during the week of Passover and why Seder night is different from all other nights.

Learn about what life was like for Jewish people in Germany before the Second World War and discover experiences of children who went on the Kindertransport. Discover the story of a spice box that was hidden in Germany and the impact Nazi rule had on one family.

Discover the impact of the Kindertransport from one person’s testimony. Students will hear first-hand testimony from a former Kindertransport refugee.

Discover how Holocaust Survivor Solly Irving lived with grief and loss through filmed testimony. Reflect on the importance of memory and reflect on the difficult themes of grief and loss through creative response. This workshop was created in partnership with Grief Encounter- supporting bereaved children & young people.

Please note: This workshop focuses on mental health. If cost is a barrier for your school, you can book this programme through our Bursary Scheme generously funded by the Irving family. Please get in touch for more information.