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Monday 12 December Book Launch - the new Jew in Film Nathan Abrams talks about his book on Jewishness and Judaism in Contemporary Cinema. Institute of Jewish Studies. Reception 6.15pm, Chadwick meeting room Lecture 6.45pm, Chadwick lecture theatre UCL, Gower StreetWC1E 6BT Free; ijs@ucl.ac.uk


Wednesday 14 December the new Jew in Film See listing for 12 December 7pm, Jewish Museum, 129 -131 Albert Street, Camden NW1 7NB 020 7284 7384 www.jewishmuseum.org £10, incl. free entry to galleries


Thursday 15 December Jews and their neighbours in eastern europe: A History of endless Conflict? All-day international conference to mark the launch of Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry, vol. 24. Pre- registration essential. 9.30am, Polish Embassy, 47 Portland PlaceW1B 1JH £35/£25 concessions, includes kosher buffet lunch 07799 875 901; fleming_m11@hotmail.com www.polishjewishstudies.pl Institute for Polish-Jewish Studies in association with the Polish Cultural Institute.


Sunday 18 December


Loyal Subjects – A visit to the national portrait Gallery Tour of the National Portrait Gallery with Rachel Kolsky. Discover members of the Jewish community who became distinguished British subjects in the fields of politics, finance, industry and culture. 11am, meeting point provided on booking Jewish Museum, 129 -131 Albert Street, Camden NW1 7NB £12.50; 020 7284 7384 www.jewishmuseum.org


London Jewish Male Choir Celebrating 85 years. Presented by Stephen Glass. Soloist: Steven Leas. 7.30pm, NewWest End Synagogue, BayswaterW2 4JT £22; 020 8457 5000 www.ljcc.org.uk


18-20 December Chanukah at Brent Cross Free Chanukah fun with the JCC London. Sunday: 2-4pm Mon-Tue: 11-4pm Mall 1, next to John Lewis, Brent Cross Shopping Centre, Hendon NW4 3FP www.jcclondon.org.uk


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n BIRMINGHAM Sunday 6 November talk by Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg Organised by the Birmingham Association of Jewish Graduates. Topic to be announced. 7.30pm, Old Post Office, Alcester Road, Moseley B13 8JP £3 non-members candm.joseph@talktalk.net


Sunday 4 December Charles Darwin the Man AGM of the BirminghamAssociation of Jewish Graduates, followed by talk by Mr Ray Sands. 7.30pm, Old Post Office, Alcester Road, Moseley B13 8JP £3 non-members candm.joseph@talktalk.net


n BRIGHTON/HOVE


Monday 17 October History of the Synagogues in Germany SARID Association of Jewish Refugees event, with speaker Evelyn Friedlander. 10.45 am, Ralli Hall Hove Donation: £1.50 to include tea/coffee/light refreshments


Tuesday 25 October the Jews of portsmouth Talk by David Katanka at the Jewish Historical Society. 7.45 pm, Ralli Hall, Denmark Villas, Hove sussex@jhse.org 01273 419 412


Thursday 3 November From the third Reich to postmodernity Talk by Dr Bernhard Rieger on the global history of the Volkswagen Beetle. 4pm, University of Sussex, Arts A 155, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9QN 01273 678 771 Free, booking not required


Tuesday 29 November Church and Synagogue: from Sisters to enemies in Medieval europe Talk by Prof Miri Rubin at the Jewish Historical Society. 7.45 pm, Ralli Hall, Denmark Villas, Hove sussex@jhse.org 01273 419 412


Monday 5 December Forgotten Letters: A Refugee from nazism in Apartheid South Africa Talk by Dr Shirli Gilbert on a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany and came to South Africa in 1936. His recently discovered substantial correspondence offers rich insights


n BRISTOL


Wednesday 26 October The Round Up (La Rafle) Paris, summer 1942. Two eleven- year-olds and their families are taken to the Velodrome d’Hiver. There is an unexpected meeting after the war. Based on fact, meticulously researched with authentic material and quality cast.


into the experiences of Jewish victims and refugees, as well as relationships between Jews, ‘ordinary’ Germans, and Nazis. 4.30pm, University of Sussex, Arts B 127 (tea at 4pm), Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9QN 01273 678 771 All welcome, booking not required


Tuesday 24 January 2012 the Bevin enigma Talk by Raphael Langham at the Jewish Historical Society. 7.45 pm, Ralli Hall, Denmark Villas, Hove sussex@jhse.org 01273 419 412


Thursday 2 February the Rescue of Memory Prof Mark Roseman on the wartime experience and post-war claims of a group of German rescuers. 4pm, University of Sussex, Arts A 155, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9QN 01273 678 771 All welcome, booking not required


his curious mind is constantly distracted, leading to a very different world view. 8pm, Orpheus Cinema, Northumbria Drive, Henleaze BS9 4HN £4.95/£3.95conc./£3.30 (NUS) 0117 962 1644 08712 303 200 www.scottcinemas.co.uk


Tuesday 13 December Sing My Beloved: Festival and Life Cycle Songs of Sephardi Jews Dr. Hilary Pomeroy (UCL) reveals the world of the Sephardi song tradition and illuminates how the new popularity of these songs has affected both performance and text. 8pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road, Horfield BS7 8PD £3 DAVAR members/£5 non- members.


n CAMBRIDGE


Sunday 6 November Day Limmud Go learn! 10am-7pm, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus, East Road CB1 1PT £15-35 limmud.org/day/cambridge


n CUMBRIA Saturday 6 November Michael Baron – the poetry of the Divide The octogenarian poet and cultural activist (and JR contributor) explores the poetry of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, from both sides. 2pm, The Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport £6, 01900 816168 Beyond the Frontiers Literature Festival


8pm, Orpheus Cinema, Northumbria Drive Henleaze BS9 4HN £4.95/£3.95conc./£3.30 (NUS) 0117 962 1644 08712 303 200 www.scottcinemas.co.uk


Tuesday 8 November A net of Golden threads Itzik Manger – Master tailor of the WrittenWord Talk by Dr. Helen Beer about this great Yiddish writer of the 20th c., illustrated by his poetry and ballads set to music by Israeli jazz musicians. A DAVAR event. 7.30pm, Horfield Quaker Meeting, 300 Gloucester Road, Horfield BS7 8PD £3 members/£5 non-members. www.itzikmanger.com


Wednesday 30 November My Father My Lord (Chufshat Kayits) Menachem, beloved only child, is in awe of his ultra-Orthodox father, but


Fri-Sun 25-27 November northern Communities’Weekend ‘It Takes a Community to Raise a Child’. Have fun, relax, study and socialise in a beautiful setting. Inspiring workshops. Full children’s programme. Creche provided. Abbot Hall Hotel, Grange-over- Sands, Cumbria £15-135; 01924 376 747 judy.plaut@reformjudaism.org.uk


n LEEDS


Sunday 6 November escape Talk about the story of the ORT Old Leeds Boys. 2.30pm, UHC, Shadwell Lane £3.50, please book in advance 0113 345 3193 simonphillips90@hotmail.com


Monday 7 November the other Schindlers Talk by Agnes Grunwald-Spier at the


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