Jewish Museum London is now delivering our learning programmes and collections displays in the community & around the UK. Come and visit us at Swiss Cottage Library from 7 March to 4 April.

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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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Community Chats: Orthodox Kosher Butcher

Listen to Orthodox Kosher Butcher, Jackie Lipowicz, as he shares all about the importance of keeping kosher.

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Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Explore Willesden Jewish Cemetery and the stories behind the graves.

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Rabbi Chacham Tzvi Portrait

Find out more about an important Jewish scholar who is still widely revered today.

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Kittel

Find out about a special item of clothing used by many to mark the most significant events in a Jewish person's life.

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Techelet

Find out about tzitzit, the tassels attached to some Jewish garments, and why some Jews add a blue thread to these tassels.

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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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Chevra Kadisha

Find out more about the Chevra Kadisha, the Holy Society, who prepare deceased Jewish people for burial.

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Intern’s Choice: Ketubah

Learn more about Jewish wedding certificates from our intern, Andressa.

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