Manchester Jewish Museum

Beverley-Jane Stewart: Adapting to Change

Three series of paintings by Beverley-Jane Stewart explore the evolution of Jewish communities. The first, Synagogue Series, focuses on some of the UK’s most intricately designed synagogues; Jewish Visual Stories provides a chronicle of development within British Judaism; and Beyond the Ashes is a moving take on destroyed Jewish places of worship across the Middle East.

Until 31 December

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

Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Manchester

A Taste of Arcadia: Michelle Leigh

Visual artist Michelle Leigh, who grew up in a strict Orthodox household, often references her religion in her work. In this exhibition, she presents two new projects, which reflect her childhood. The first features female figures who shaped her perspective on humanity and cultural diversity and the second, created during Covid lockdown, explores the theme of landscape as a form of escape and sanctuary.

Until 8 February

M5 4WU. 0161 778 0800. www.salfordmusem.com

Sunday 16 November

Chaos Dragon and the Light

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 this documentary by Sal Anderson, the themes of which – war, migration and the refugee experience – are powerfully resonant today. Followed by a panel discussion.

7pm. £10. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Thursday 6 November & Thursday 4 December

The Table: Identities

Enjoy a four-course meal surrounded by history in a building located in one of Manchester’s most diverse neighbourhoods. The theme of the evening is identities, inspired by personal stories of resilience, adaptation, self-discovery and courage from Manchester Jewish Museum’s collections. Including a welcome cocktail.

7pm. £60. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com