The Secret Life of Museum Objects
One of the most exciting things about working in a museum is the sense of wonder and discovery you experience when uncovering stories behind historic objects.
Torah Meets Ark: Learning’s New Teaching Tool
On 7 March 2017, a Torah along with a wooden Yad (pointer) was donated to the Jewish Museum’s Learning Team by the Hillock Hebrew Congregation in Manchester.
A Portrait by Tom Berry: Bea Green
From November 2018 to March 2019, artist Tom Berry came into the Jewish Museum as our artist-in-residence for the 'Remembering the Kindertransport: 80 Years On' exhibition. Tom created a portrait based on his encounter with Bea Green, her son Paul Green, and the current refugee crisis. Bea was one of the Kinder featured in the exhibition.
The portrait has now been added to the Jewish Museum's collection. Read Tom's blog post below to learn about his meeting with Bea and the story behind the portrait:
Community Chats- Judaism and Body Image
Community Chat Podcast with Lisa and Eliana, two Jewish women who discuss body image in the face of Anti-Semitic Jewish stereotypes.
Anniversary of the London Jewish Hospital
At the turn of the 20th century it is estimated that between 120,000 and 150,000 Jewish people from Eastern Europe settled permanently in England. For those settling in London, the East End became their home.
Work experience blog: Alexandra
I’m Alexandra and I’m doing a placement here in the Jewish Museum’s Learning Department. At the Jewish Museum you get to do many varied tasks that involve jumping into the action but also time to do administration.
Wiley women and Eating our Ego: Passover CDP at the Jewish Museum
Why is Moses the hero of the Passover story? His mother should be the hero!’ Year 3 student. In April we had our annual staff Passover celebrations/ training, and as the organiser I got to pick the theme! I chose to focus mainly on women, as there are an unusually large number of named women who do incredible things in the story of Passover.
Holiday or Home
In March it’s been more than 80 years since the first Kindertransport came to Britain. The Kindertransport was a rescue project from Great Britain to save the children from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940. They were able to save over 10 000 refugee children. In our collection we have some really special pieces linked to the Kindertransport.
Buchenwald Registration Card Tells a Calculated Story
On this day, 74 years ago, Buchenwald concentration camp was liberated by the American army. Buchenwald was established in Weimar, Germany in 1934 and was one of the largest work camps created.
Access for All Trolleys
Find out what resources we have to make your visit more accessible.
