Brighton and Hove Jewish Community

Benzi Brofman

For one night only, Israeli street artist Benzi Brofman presents powerful paintings and films that recount stories of victims and hostages involved in the 7 October attacks.

8 May

BN3 4AD. 01273 750333. www.bnjc.co.uk

Tuesday 20 May

Noshtalgia: The Bloom’s Story 1921-2010

Take a culinary trip down memory lane in Pam Fox’s newest book Noshtalgia, focusing on England’s longest-standing kosher restaurant, Bloom’s. Enjoy hearing about the history of Morris Bloom’s eatery, with a side of memories and anecdotes. Refreshments included.

3.30pm, 7.30pm. £5. Ralli Hall, Brighton, BN3 3TH. www.rallihall.com

Thursday 1 May

Yom Ha’atzmaut: Israel Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with a fun-filled afternoon for all ages, featuring music, a barbecue and craft activities.

4.30pm. From £15. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

Thursday 15 May

Lag Ba’Omer by the Sea

Brighton and Hove Jewish Community marks the end of the Omer (the counting of 49 days between Passover and Shavuot) with a traditional bonfire. Join them by the sea for a barbecue, music, drinks and games.

4.30pm. £8. Rockwater Hove, BN3 4FA. www.bnjc.co.uk

Saturday 31 May

Oi Va Voi

British klezmer stalwarts Oi Va Voi celebrate their new album, The Waters Edge, with a European tour. Their extensive setlist of both old and new material is packed with sounds, melodies and stories rooted in Jewish and European musical tradition.

7pm. £20.40. Patterns, Brighton, BN2 1TL. www.dice.fm 

Monday 19 May

The Brothers Goldsmid: From Nelson to Brighton

Abraham and Benjamin Goldsmid were from one of the most influential Jewish families in 18th-century Britain. Financiers by trade, during the Napoleonic War they negotiated large government loans and provided crucial monetary support to British military campaigns. See the naval connections of the two and look at how their extended family members also left their mark in well-known locations around Brighton and Hove.

11am. £5. Ralli Hall, Brighton, BN3 3TH. www.rallihall.com