Pride in our collection
By Hannah and Zara, work experience students in the Learning Team. During Pride month, we have been considering what it is to be part of both an LGBT+ and a Jewish community and the intersection between them, by looking at images within our collection. We have been looking at different images, the first ones […]
Theatrical Photoshoot!
Theatre costumes worn by the award-winning Jewish actor, Henry Goodman, during productions of The Merchant of Venice and Fiddler on the Roof have recently entered the collection of Jewish Museum London thanks to the actor’s generous donation. Before storing them safely away, we took the opportunity to set up a 2-day photoshoot (yes, it really […]
Investigating the Isaac Family
By Karen Van Coevorden Following on from Emma’s blog about Esther Rafer, another family which we have explored at our recent Curious Minds workshops is the Isaacs family. Using a series of photographs and objects from our collection, we set individuals the challenge of trying to piece together an understanding of the Isaac family history. We […]
Asterix in Britain: Life and Work of René Goscinny
Asterix in Britain: Life and Work of René Goscinny: 10 May – 30 September 2018
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Esther Rafer and the Jewish East End
By Emma Crew When planning our Curious Minds sessions for people living with dementia we decided to include objects and photographs relating to specific people who lived in the Jewish East End. I chose to show some of our items linked to Esther Rafer. Her descendant Sheila donated a fascinating collection of items from her […]
To Bake or Buy: The Challah Question
Everyone knows that a freshly baked challah loaf is one of the best tastes there is but alas it turns out that many of our staff lack basic baking skills (myself included!) and therefore are forced to have to buy our challah bread each week. To challenge ourselves the Learning Team organised for a few […]
New Partnership: Knowledge Quarter
We are delighted to announce we are now partnered with Knowledge Quarter
Life in the East End: Israel Zangwill’s ‘The Children of the Ghetto’
By Robyn Viney – Learning Intern When one thinks of historical research, the image of the novel is perhaps not the most immediate association that is made. However, being that past generations were cruelly robbed of the amenities to broadcast their experiences through social media, or embellish them in a blockbuster film, works of fictional […]
Elsbeth Juda: Grit and Glamour
Exhibition celebrating the work of one of Britain’s most remarkable photographers
