The oldest historical and learned society of its kind in Europe, founded in 1893. The Society, based in London, has active branches in a number of centres and meets regularly with lectures on a wide range of subjects relating to Anglo-Jewish history, and publishes its biennial transactions known as Jewish Historical Studies.

Officers and Staff

President: Professor Michael Alpert
Honorary Secretary: Dr Emma Harris
Honorary Treasurer: Dr Alan Swarc
Administrator: David Freeman

Head Office

The Jewish Historical Society of England
33 Seymour Place
London W1H 5AP

Registered Charity No. 217331
Email:  info@jhse.org
Tel/Fax: 020 7723 5852 

Volume 42 of Jewish Historical Studies is now Online

Forthcoming JHSE Events:

London, 7 October 2010: Presidential Lecture: Professor Ada Rapoport-Albert will speak on: Charismatic leadership in eighteenth century Poland: from Israel Ba'al Shem Tov to Jacob Frank. Venue: University College London (see Events)

For all London Events  click here 

For the Provincial Branches  click here 

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