Found under 'History'

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Barney Greenman’s shoes

Learn about the Holocaust through a child's pair of shoes.

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Bread, Meat and Coal Society Bowl

Learn more about the Jewish principle of Tzedakah and the history of Jewish charity in Britain.

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Kosher canned tomato soup label with image of soup, ingredients and directions on how to cook and serve the soup by the company Bloom's
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Bloom’s Soup Label

Find out more about the importance of food in the Jewish East End.

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A polka dot handkerchief with hand-written messages
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WWII Handkerchief

Learn more about the life of Jewish communities and other minorities during the rise of Nazi Germany.

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Typed Letter
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WWI Jewish Chaplain

Find out about how many Jews continued to practice their faith during WWI.

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Black and white photo of a man
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Harry Ariel of the Yiddish Theatre

Learn more about Yiddish Theatre Star, Harry Ariel.

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jewish cemetery
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Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Explore Willesden Jewish Cemetery and the stories behind the graves.

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Brick steps leading down into a pool of water
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Mikveh

Find out about one of the oldest objects in our collection, a ritual bath found under the City of London.

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Gold plates and cup
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Intern’s Choice: Adeni Jews’ Coffee Set

Discover the traditions of the Adeni Jews.

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