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Celebrating 130 Years
On 3 June 1893, our Jewish Historical Society of England was founded. It is the longest-lived Jewish History Society in Europe. It was a...
May 10, 20231 min read
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The Mark of Cain: Jews in English Society in the Thirteenth Century
An upcoming public lecture at QMUL, free to attend. Delivered by Professor John Tolan based on research from his recent book, England's...
May 3, 20231 min read
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UK tour of Julia Pascal’s play A Manchester Girlhood
A new play by Julia Pascal exploring idea that each person relives intense moments from a whole life in the moment before death. In...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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As Holocaust Memorial Day Approaches...
...I thought members of the Society may be interested in the following Radio 3 programme, for reflections on and by victims and...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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Passing of Edgar Samuel
Dear members of the JHSE, I am sorry to be sharing this news, of the death of Edgar Samuel on 9 January 2023. Edgar left his mark on our...
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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News from the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain (JGSGB)
Dear members of the JHSE, Last year we forged a relationship with the JGSGB with the aim of collaborating and sharing opportunities and...
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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An exhibition of interest, and more...
Dear Members of the JHSE, It is not quite time for my monthly message, but there were some items to share with you, and here they are:...
Nov 26, 20222 min read
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Parkes Institute Research Seminar: Why Do Jewish Libraries Exist?
Date: Tuesday 29 November Time: 6pm Location: Online Cost: Free Dr Eva Frojmovic is one of three speakers taking part in this Parkes...
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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JHS Journal Announces a New Advisory Board
The JHSE Board of Trustees has recently appointed a new Advisory Board for the society's journal, Jewish Historical Studies and are...
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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Join Us
Lectures, walks, workshops, our journal and more. JHSE membership offers you an array of lectures, walks, book launches, workshops,...
Oct 8, 20221 min read
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Online Event: Jewish Museum Vienna
De Gruyter Oldenburg We want to bring your attention to a book presentation at Vienna’s Jewish Museum on October 20, 2022: Lily Arad...
Sep 29, 20221 min read
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Emergency fund-raising campaign for Brighton’s historic Middle street synagogue extended
An emergency crowd-funding appeal is under way to repair recent serious water damage to the the Middle Street Synagogue in Brighton and...
Sep 20, 20223 min read
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Call for Applications: 2023-24 Katz Center Fellowship
The Sound and Music of Jewish Life 2023–2024 Fellowship Theme Application Deadline: October 24, 2022 During the 2023–2024 fellowship...
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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Aug 28, 20220 min read
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Israel Zangwill and his Legacies: upcoming conference
Date: Wed, 14 September 2022 Time: 10:00 – 18:00 BST Place: Online Tickets: Register for a free ticket here The Parkes Institute at the...
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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800th Anniversary of the Synod of Oxford
Members of JHSE may be interested to view the event which will be steamed on 8 May at 2pm, from the Cathedral of Oxford, on the 800th...
Apr 27, 20221 min read
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Jewish Heritage Trails for Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove can now boast of two new heritage trails that showcase the area’s rich Jewish history. From social activists to...
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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UCL Visiting Fellowship in Special Collections
The 2022 UCL RIC Visiting Fellowship in Special Collections offers an opportunity to visit UCL to conduct research on a topic centred on...
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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Jews' Temporary Shelter and Jewish Museum London Talks
The Jewish Museum London has three upcoming events, a talk and two workshops, relating to the Jews' Temporary Shelter. 17th March...
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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Jewish Populations and Identities in the 21st Century
IJS Annual Thea Zucker Memorial Lecture in partnership with BFHU When: Wednesday March 30th 7pm BST (London) Speaker: Sergio della...
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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