Manchester Jewish Museum

Through a Queer Lens: Stories of LGBTQ+ Jews

Photographic portraits and personal stories explore the diversity, resilience and lived experiences of queer Jewish communities in the UK. This project, which was originally shown in 2016 at the Jewish Museum London, grew from a collaboration between photographer Ajamu and activist Surat-Shaan Knan. It has since been adapted to include testimonies from LGBTQ+ Jews with local connections to Manchester.

Until 11 September

M8 8LW. 08432 080 500. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

until monday 31 August

Toddler Takeover

Children aged up to four (and their grown-ups) are invited to experience Manchester Jewish Museum’s synagogue in these weekly sessions, featuring sensory play, music, songs and stories.

10am. FREE. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Thursday 20 August

Bake It! Babka

Make babka, the Ashkenazi delicacy, and discover the rich traditions behind the sweet, braided cake. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

10.30am, 1pm. £7. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Monday 31 August

Communal Commemoration

Honour the memories of the victims and survivors of last year’s terrorist attack on Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, and reflect on the resilience of Manchester’s Jewish community.

Contact the synagogue directly for timings. Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, Crumpsall, M8 4JX. www.hphc.co.uk

Thursday 8 October – Thursday 8 July 2027

Art and Music Insights

Monthly sessions explore various works by creatives with Jewish ties, featuring Marc Chagall, Mark Gertler, Gustav Mahler and Bob Dylan. The programme is open to all, however non-members are asked to seek a member to vouch for their participation.

1.30pm. £75, £10 per session. Menorah Synagogue, M22 4RZ. www.menorah.org.uk