As a young girl, Marika Henriques was hidden from the Nazis in a cellar in Budapest. Now in her 80s, she tells her story for the first time in a new documentary…
To tie in with our special Argentina focus in the latest issue of JR, we'll be looking at the Jewish heritage of this vibrant South American country…
Can traditional Jewish practice help us create meaning in an unapologetic world? Rabbi Dr Rafi Zarum and Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg seem to think so…
How did Jews shape Parisian arts and culture in the fin de siècle period of the 1800s and beyond? This summer, find out about the Jewish artists, performers, collectors and dealers who flourished in spite of surges in antisemitism…
For more than two centuries, founding father Alexander Hamilton’s youth in the Caribbean has remained shrouded in mystery. Professor Andrew Porwancher debunks a string of myths about the origins of Hamilton, who he believes was born and raised Jewish…
Join us for an insight into the life and work of pioneering – and often controversial – American-British sculptor Jacob Epstein…
Join us for an overnight trip to the Midlands, home to a surprisingly rich collection of art, from German Expressionism to haunting Holocaust-inspired paintings and sculpture…
Our new series celebrates JR’s exclusive publication of the letters of writer Esther Kreitman to her famous literary sibling Isaac Bashevis Singer. Talks will focus on the vibrant contributions of Yiddish speakers and writers to culture around the world…
Join us for the launch of our winter issue as we explore the place of kibbutzim in Israel past and present, as well as the impact of 7 October on these close-knit communities…
Cancelled in 2020 over its controversial subject matter, a retrospective on Philip Guston finally opened last autumn at Tate Modern. Irene Wise explores the personal, political and aesthetic influences on his work…
Celebrate the new Fashion City exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands with an afternoon of live poetry and music…
From East End tailors to the glamour of Carnaby Street, a new exhibition explores the major contributions made by Jewish immigrants to London’s bustling fashion scene. Meet the curator at this event to discover more…
How has journalism met the challenges of 24-hour news? How has new technology changed the way media is produced and consumed? And what is the purpose of journalism in the 21st century? We’ll explore all these questions and more in this six-week series, featuring big name guests…
Find out what life was like for Jewish communities behind the Berlin Wall as we explore this and Jewish life in Germany's eastern regions before World War II, during the Holocaust and today…
Join us for an overnight trip to Shakespeare’s birthplace, the stunning medieval market town Stratford-upon-Avon, for live theatre, guided tours and more…
Was Shakespeare a rabid antisemite or forward-thinking universalist? Pam Peled leads the debate as we take to Zoom to discuss the Bard’s work and racist tropes in context…
Join us to explore the fascinating history of the Jews of Scotland and hear about the present day communities…
Get to know Israel’s only former female prime minister, Golda Meir, in the run up to the release of a new film about the late great formidable ‘Iron Lady’…
A series of alternating lunchtime lectures on Zoom (free) and day trips (prices TBC) that delve into the Jewish history of Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Buckinghamshire…
Millions of Jews were slaughtered during the Holocaust, but some of the most brutal killings took place in Lithuania. These unthinkable horrors are documented in J’Accuse! A Cry from the Killing Pits, which will be screened along with a Q&A with the director…
Join us to explore the fascinating history of the Jews of Brazil and hear about the present day communities…
In light of the bloody uprisings supporting female rights in Iran, join us on International Women's Day to explore the upheavals and illuminate the country's Jewish legacy with a group of Iranian writers…
Join us to explore the fascinating history of the Jews of southern Italy and hear about the present day communities…
A series of Zoom lectures marking the 75th anniversary of modern Israel, focusing in particular on the lives, culture and history of the Jewish community in the pre-state period; run in partnership with the Lyons Learning Project…
A series of Zoom lectures marking the centenary of the BBC, focusing in particular on Jewish contributions to its prolific output, run in partnership with the Lyons Learning Project and Insiders/Outsiders…
As the war in Ukraine focuses the world's attention onto the Baltic region, we look to Lithuania. Join us to uncover the Jewish history and culture of a country that was once considered the 'Jerusalem of the Baltic', as covered in our latest issue.…
A series of alternating online lunchtime lectures and in-person gallery visits to mark 100 years since the birth of the artist Lucian Freud, run in partnership with the Lyons Learning Project and Insiders/Outsiders…
Inspired by the letters of her grandfather, the architect Ernst Freud, Esther Freud’s novel The Sea House depicts postwar Britain as experienced by a group of German Jewish émigrés. She joins us to discuss the book and the real family history behind her fiction…
In 1947, the Exodus set sail from France to Palestine. More than 4,500 Jewish refugees were on board. They were turned away by the British and sent to displaced persons camps in Germany. On the 75th anniversary of the controversy, we explore the real story…
We're throwing a big garden party in central London and you're all invited! Expect a star-studded line-up, including Maureen Lipman and Amy Rosenthal, family-friendly activities, live music and much more…
After our successful trip to the Isle of Man earlier this year, organised in association with Insiders/Outsiders, Dave Hannigan will be giving an online talk about his new book…
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Jacqueline du Pré's groundbreaking performance of the Elgar Cello Concerto. To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with the Jewish Music Institute for an evening of film, music and discussion…
A series of alternating lunchtime lectures and in-person museum visits and walking tours celebrating Jewish art, run in partnership with the Lyons Learning Project…
Ready for Passover, we commissioned poets and artists to respond to the haggadah with original work for our Long Read in memory of refugee activist Ester Gluck. In this event we’ll celebrate our new issue, alongside the publication of the New Venice Haggadah with Professor Marc Michael Epstein…
With the world’s spotlight on Ukraine, we look at the country’s rich Jewish history, culture and literature, past and present…
We’ve teamed up with Jewish Book Week to explore the ways writers use the concept of memory in their work as a way of reflecting on the enormous political and social changes of recent decades. Featuring leading poets Maria Stepanova and George Szirtes…
Among the evacuees pulled from Afghanistan before the Taliban takeover last autumn were the last of Afghanistan's Jewish community. Join us to explore the Jewish history and culture of this turbulent country, as covered in our latest issue.…
