Festivals

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Faith floods Coventry this weekend

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Faith floods Coventry this weekend

Beyond the spires of Coventry’s medieval cathedral lies a rich tapestry of faiths and cultures. Designated the UK's City of Culture this year (until 2025), the Midlands hot spot is made up of Jews, Humanists, Hindus, Muslims, Quakers, Buddhists, Sikhs, Methodists, Catholics and…

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HerSpace Festival

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HerSpace Festival

In early March London plays host to the first ever HerSpace festival. This one-day event is a celebration of creative British Jewish women in the worlds of fashion, arts and culture. It's not about business acumen or learning entrepreneurial skills, Michelle Stimler Morris tells us…

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Jewish museum plan for Izmir

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Jewish museum plan for Izmir

It is the biggest heritage project in the world today”, says Uri Bar-Ner from the Kiriaty Foundation, referring to the plan to restore Jewish heritage in Turkey’s coastal city of Izmir. The initiative, led by the Foundation, aims to restore a cluster of synagogues in the city and has attracted…

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Limmud Festival returns for 2019

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Limmud Festival returns for 2019

What started as a conference for Britain's Jewish educators in 1980 (attendance 80) has grown into a festival that attracts thousands of participants from across the UK, Europe, the world, and – most notably – the UK's fractious Jewish community. And it's still run by fiercely…

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The Operative ★★

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The Operative ★★

The last decade has seen a number of Israeli serial TV dramas that have enjoyed great international acclaim. Among these are several well-made and gripping spy stories, which have been particularly successful among both viewers and critics. Homeland, Mossad 101, and False Flag…

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Say it loud, say it proud!

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Say it loud, say it proud!

Following last week's thousands-strong Pride march in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv welcomes the return of its annual Pride Week. Thursday is when the main parade will take place, with thousands bringing a burst of colour, music and celebration to the streets of the city. Festivities start.…