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 […]
Jewish Museum London on the Move – Building Closure Ceremony 30 July
The Jewish Museum London closed to all visitors on 30 July in order to progress plans for a new Future Museum in a more prominent location. Over 400 people came along for a packed day of baking sessions in the community learning kitchen, behind the scenes tours, object handling from the collections and family crafts.
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 […]
Jewish Museum London announces closure of current building
• Current building to close this Summer as Board develops plans for new museum fit for the future, in more prominent location
• Activity will continue online and in temporary venues as part of transition plan – with more details to be announced in due course
• Board’s decision also reflects the need to make the museum more sustainable into the future.
• Centenary vision to develop a new museum to engage a wider audience with the rich heritage, creativity & hospitality of Jewish culture
Coronation of King Charles III
The Jewish Museum London wishes to congratulate His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of his coronation on 6 May.
His Majesty has been Patron of the Jewish Museum London since 2008 when we became His Majesty’s first patronage of a Jewish Community organisation with a remit in the United Kingdom. This long standing relationship reflects King Charles’s deep commitment to promoting and preserving British Jewish Heritage and the Jewish faith.
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 […]
