JW3 Autumn/Winter 2022 What's On by JW3London

Anthony Russell and Dimitri Gaskin from Tsvey Brider (Photo by Josh Dolgin)

Autumn/Winter 2022

What’s On

Dear Friends, I can’t tell you quite how much I’ve enjoyed seeing so many of you this year so far. Whether it’s been for classes and courses, to start learning Hebrew, for one of our many arts and culture events, to visit our cinema or to bring your kids along to one of our family events, being able to see you back in our wonderful building and bringing it to life after so long is too wonderful to put into words. And so, in true JW3 style, we’re not slowing down. In fact, when this lands on your doorsteps, we’ll have the Hampstead Beach @ JW3 up and running for a taste of Tel Aviv in North West London, and our summer programme of children’s holiday camps, Hebrew Ulpan and more will be in full swing. And of course, we’ve got plenty of fabulous events to take you through to the end of the year.

We’re bringing laughter back with some favourites – long-time JW3 friend Ashley Blaker returns with the latest in his sell-out in-conversation series, this time with David Schneider (p3). Sol Bernstein (p4) returns to our stage to bring back some of that old cabaret Catskills magic, and we’ve got our very own Chutzpah! (p10) night to invite you to take to the stage as well. Our music programme is bursting with life. We’ll be paying tribute to the late great Steven Sondheim (p8) on his yarzheit (the anniversary of his passing), and welcoming back the multi-talented Erran Baron Cohen to perform his seminal album Songs in the Key of Hanukkah (p9) live (if you made it to last year’s show, you’ll know quite how magical this is).

Theatre makes a welcome return (p11-14) with a variety of new and emerging works from Jewish artists exploring aspects of their history and heritage in a variety of mediums. I encourage you to come and support them and discover your new favourite talent. Our Young JW3 (p19-24) programme is brimming with brilliant events for those in their 20s and 30s, from our famous Friday Night Dinners to parties, quiz nights and a wonderful Chanukah party. As always, our Adult Education programme has some of the best educators out there, with a huge array of classes on History and World Affairs (p27), including a history of Jews all over the world from Bournemouth to Cape Town (p37-38), and the most sought-after language classes (p49-50) around.

Our boutique cinema (p17) also welcomes back the UK Jewish Film Festival (p18) this winter, with a strong line-up of Jewish and Israeli films to keep you entertained. Whether you’re flicking through this brochure for Chanukah parties, live performances, intellectual stimulation, volunteering opportunities, or just for something that puts a smile on your face, I am sure you will find what you need this season. And I can’t wait to see you here soon.

Raymond Simonson CEO, JW3

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CONTENTS Arts & Culture

Comedy

Music

Performances

p11

Cinema

p17

Young JW3

p19

Full Fat Community

p23

LGBTQ+ Community

p24

Jews of Colour

p24

Social Action

p25

Talks & Discussions

p27

History & World Affairs

p27

Jews Around the World

p37

Hollywood Calling

p39

Art & Literature

p41

Holocaust Education

p42

Languages

p49

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Families

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Youth

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Parenting

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Events Calendar

p65

Family Events Calendar

p67

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Arts & Culture Comedy

Out with

ASHLEY BLAKER & FRIENDS

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Ashley Blaker, the comedian and writer behind some of British TV’s best loved comedy sketch shows, is back at JW3, joining forces with some of his funniest friends to share stories, tell jokes and riff on subject matters suggested by the audience. Featuring an incredible array of talent, this new series of Out with Ashley Blaker & Friends promises to be truly unforgettable. David Schneider: Thursday 27 October, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £20 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

“One part Alf Garnett, two parts Mel Brooks and three parts like nothing you’ve ever heard” The Guardian “An instantly winning creation” Evening Standard

In the Building

Borscht Belt Cabaret with Sol Bernstein The oldest Jewish comic still working today brings you a night of comedy and variety inspired by the Upper NY shows of the 1950s and 1960s, but with an updated twist. These shows were a staple of American Jewish life, as seen on the hit Amazon Prime show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. Special guests include The Fast Show’s Simon Day, the brilliant TV magician Paul Zenon, standup comedy from Katie Price and Bennett Arron and the powerhouse soul sound of Oliver Darley. Sunday 23 October, 7.30pm £25 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

Music

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Ballad of Mauthausen with Niki Jacobs JW3 presents international Yiddish folk singer Niki Jacobs’ beautiful and haunting version of The Ballad of Mauthausen, originally a collaboration between poet Lakovos Kambanellis, a survivor of Kamp Mauthausen and composer Mikis Theodorakis, banned for activism against social injustice. Using a Yiddish translation of the original Greek, this song-cycle connects the pre- and post-war lives of all those affected by the tragedy of the Holocaust. With Ruud Breuls (Trumpet), Ro Krauss (Viola), Emile Visser (Cello) and Peter van Os (Accordion). Thursday 6 October, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

Photo by Josh Dolgin

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Tsvey Brider: Children of the Ghetto & Black Shul with Anthony Russell and Dimitri Gaskin Vocalist Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and accordionist Dmitri Gaskin masterfully blend two very different cultures into one unforgettable experience: African American spirituals and the music of Jewish Eastern Europe. Drawing from a diverse collection of folk songs, lullabies, art, religious music and Yiddish culture, this concert combines an array of historic genres to create an authentic sound from two traditions. Sunday 30 October, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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The JW3 music programme has been kindly sponsored by The Dorset Foundation in memory of Harry Weinrebe. To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Seeking Utopia with Shiry Rashkovsky, Viv McLean and Jessica Duchen In celebration of Vaughan Williams’s 150th, Seeking Utopia tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Williams, a stalwart of English classical music, and the violinist Lionel Tertis, son of an impoverished Jewish East End cantor. Their musical connection transcended religious, cultural and socioeconomic borders, bringing together two very different worlds. This concert will be performed by Shiry Rashkovsky (viola), Viv Mclean (piano) and narrated by Jessica Duchen. Thursday 24 November, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

£5

In the Building

A Youth Big Band Extravaganza! with JMI Youth Big Band and National Youth Jazz Orchestra Academy Big Band The ever-popular JMI Youth Big Band return to JW3, performing alongside the National Youth Jazz Orchestra Academy Big Band in a dynamic double-header. Two incendiary young groups combine to deliver a powerful punch of Big Band and Jewish music for the festive season. Sunday 4 December, 3pm £15 per adult, £9 per child

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Sondheim Tribute with Adam Lenson and Neil Marcus Stephen Sondheim died last year, so on this first anniversary, the yahrzeit of his passing, JW3 is hosting a special evening to celebrate this unique Jewish innovator of musical theatre. Join international stars and West End performers who will be sharing their favourite songs, stories and memories. And we will hear of how his legacy is influencing a new generation of Jewish musical theatre makers. Devised by Adam Lenson and Neil Marcus. See our website for a full line-up. Sunday 11 December, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £20 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Songs in The Key of Hanukkah with Erran Baron Cohen In 2010, composer and multiinstrumentalist Erran Baron Cohen, along with an incredible array of collaborators, released an album of Chanukah songs for the 21st century which became an instant classic. Half original tunes, half based on Chanukah songs from different traditions, each track fuses elements of klezmer, reggae, hip hop and tango to create the twists and beats the festival had been waiting generations for. This Chanukah he has assembled an astounding band to bring this raucous and joy-filled celebration back to the stage for one unmissable night. Wednesday 21 December, 8pm In the Building: Online: £20 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

With thanks to The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation.

In the Building

Chutzpah! with Guy Woolf and Emily Rose Simons

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This Chanukah we launch a new regular cabaret night that will entertain, charm and push the boundaries. Hosted by our provocateurs-in-chief, Guy Woolf and Emily Rose Simons, featuring music, spoken word, comedy, live performances, with special open mic slots for those who have the chutzpah to just get up on stage. Thursday 22 December, 8pm £10 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Performances After a two year hiatus, we’re delighted to welcome back emerging artists to the JW3 Stage, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their unique performances.

In the Building

The Death and Life of All of Us

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with Victor Esses Have you ever looked where you were told not to? Victor Esses decided to celebrate those in his family others would rather erase, offering stories of a Jewish-Lebanese community including an estranged great aunt, a great-grandfather wrestling with addiction and a gay uncle. This work-in-progress performance uses performance art, music, sounds and images to explore shame, family history and intergenerational trauma; a celebration of complexity, imperfection, truths and untruths, humanity. Are you ready to take stock? Seed commission from Camden People’s Theatre. Sunday 2 October, 7.30pm £10 per person

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Stills

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with Debbie Chazen What would you do if you were alone, left to raise five hungry children? Tell them to stop eating? Chicago. 1925. Or maybe it’s 1905. Or 1955. Grandma Golde has a hardware store, five children, no money and a dead husband. She also has a story about Prohibition, rum-running and the mob. And a slide show. An acclaimed one-woman-show created by some of the most exciting Jewish talent in UK theatre. Creatives: Golde: Debbie Chazen Writer: Sarah Sigal Director: Adam Lenson Thursday 3 November, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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Velkom to Inklandt with Sarah Malin With her sideboard, suitcase and sewing machine, she embarks on becoming an ‘ortinerry Inklisch hausvyfe’ in North London. A heartfelt and hilarious new one-woman-play adapted from Sophie Herxheimer’s Sunday Times Poetry Book of the Year, Velkom to Inklandt. Star of stage and screen, Sarah Malin inhabits and performs this resonant tale of exile and home. Sunday 13 November, 2pm & 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

I Was A German with Clare Fraenkel Berlin, 1933: One night, Heinz goes to the cinema - but never comes home. London, 2022: Clare applies for German citizenship. But it was her grandad Heinz’s, and he gave it up. Is it really Clare’s to take? LET Award shortlisted I Was A German is written and performed by Clare Fraenkel (This Is Going to Hurt, BBC) with bold visuals in collaboration with Shadowboxer Theatre, and original songs by Arran Glass. Directed by Lowri James. Thursday 8 December, 7.30pm £15 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Ceremony Join us for an evening marking the 27th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Prime Minister and peace ambassador. Sunday 6 November, 7pm Free

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An Evening to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran: The Last Jews of Iraq November 30 is the official memorial in Israel to mark the departure and expulsion of more than 850,000 Jews from Arab countries and Iran in the 20th century. JW3 is hosting the official commemoration in partnership with Harif, the UK Association of Jews from the Middle East and North Africa, and Sephardi Voices UK. This year our theme will be The Last Jews of Iraq. By 1970, just 3,000 Jews remained in Iraq from a community of 150,000; today there are only three. We will hear testimonies from those who became hostages to a regime of terror under Saddam Hussein and witnessed the Baghdad hangings of nine innocent Jews in January 1969. But we will also hear stories of hope and adventure: how 2,000 Jews escaped from Iraq in a daring smuggling operation - until it became possible to leave the country legally in 1972. Wednesday 30 November, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £5 per person

Free

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Cinema Our oh-so comfortable boutique cinema brings you the very best independent and Jewish cinema, all year round.

In the Building

Babykino: Carer and Baby Cinema Just for parents and carers accompanied by a baby under one. Enjoy special morning screenings of new releases in our state-of-theart cinema with your little ones. No need to worry about feeding or crying with our relaxed atmosphere. Mondays, 10.30am £5 per adult

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Golda, 2022

Visit: jw3.org.uk/cinema to see our latest listings.

UK Jewish Film Festival 2022 We are excited to welcome back the UK Jewish Film Festival to present its 26th edition from 10-20 November. The festival team have left no movie unturned to bring you the most entertaining, thought-provoking and outstanding line-up of Jewish films from around the world. Most of this year’s bumper crop of films will be accompanied by one-off Q&As with directors and actors or in-depth panel discussions, giving you the opportunity to engage directly with the talent behind the films and discuss the many fascinating issues covered. For the budding filmmakers among you, don’t miss the world premières at JW3 of the five latest UK Jewish Film Short Doc Fund films, and discover some original and surprising takes on British Jewish life today. Book your tickets early and we look forward to seeing you there! For more info visit: ukjewishfilm.org @UKJewishFilm #UKJewishFilm

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Young JW3 Events for 20s and 30s

In the Building

Jewish Festivals 101: Two incredible educators will take you on a journey exploring the festival, its rituals and how different Jewish cultures celebrate it. You’ll get the chance to ask all your questions (the more bizarre, the better!).

Succot Edition

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Chanukah Edition

Sunday 18 September, 6.30pm £10 per person

Sunday 4 December, 6.30pm £10 per person

(including dinner)

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Rosh Hashanah Friday Night Dinner The New Year is coming up - the Jewish New Year that is; and let’s be honest, we have better food than the one in December. So get in the Rosh Hashanah mood at our Young JW3 Rosh Hashanah Friday Night Dinner and enjoy an evening of great company, exciting entertainment, and delicious food and drink, all in a gorgeous setting. There’ll be apples (Garden of Eden vibes) and plenty of sweet things to kick off this new year on a high. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and be part of our growing community. Friday 23 September, 7.30pm £20 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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In the Building

Big Fat Quiz of the Jewish Year Enjoy an evening of drinks, food and heaps of healthy competition at the biggest and best (Jewish) New Year Quiz around. Whether your specialist subject is the London Transport system, Aussie soaps from the late 90’s, or every Jewish actor’s favourite food, there’s bound to be a question in there for you. Wednesday 12 October, 8pm £10 per person

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Black History Month Friday Night Dinner October is Black History Month and our Young JW3 Jews of Colour community are curating a special Friday Night Dinner celebrating the stories of Black Jews and our diverse Jewish culture. You’ll enjoy an evening of great company, exciting entertainment, and delicious food and drink, all in a gorgeous setting. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and be part of our growing community. Friday 28 October, 6.30pm £20 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Full Fat Community

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Join us for Full Fat @ Young JW3 where we come together to discuss, celebrate and enjoy fatness and build a loving vibrant fat community through a Jewish lens. Led by Lucy Cohen, fat activist and performer, we gather every couple of months for discussions, films, socials, and obviously, food. So in a world where we are told to not take up space, come find your unapologetically fat space with Young JW3.

Film Night Wednesday 26 October, 8pm Pay what you can

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Winter Drinks Wednesday 21 December, 8pm Pay what you can

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Young JW3 LGBTQ+ Community Join our monthly get-togethers where we explore issues related to being LGBTQ+ and Jewish, check out the latest LGBTQ+ films and events, enjoy a drink with friends, and build a loving LGBTQ+ Jewish community. Tuesdays 13 September, 25 October, 22 November & 20 December, 8pm Pay what you can Ages 20-40

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Jews of Colour Community Aged between 20 and 40 and looking to meet other Jews of Colour in London? Join our gatherings where we connect, chat, celebrate and create community. Sunday 30 October & Tuesday 13 December, 8pm Pay what you can

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Social Action

In the Building

Interfaith Art Workshop with Faith and Belief Forum

In the Building

Give Blood @ JW3 The NHS blood donation team are coming to JW3. Donating blood can be done in under an hour and can potentially save a life. To donate blood, you must book in advance through www.blood.co.uk. Monday 12 September 9am - 5pm Free

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Join JW3 and Faith and Belief Forum for an interfaith celebration of Succot through art. Exploring the themes of the festival and its connection to those of other faiths, we’ll learn from one another and discover more of what we share in common. This event is open to those of all faiths and level of artistic abilities; all that is needed is an open mind and a willingness to get creative! Sunday 2 October 6pm - 7.30pm Pay what you can

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Mitzvah Day @ JW3 Mitzvah Day is the UK’s largest faith-led day of social action, bringing people together from all walks of life to participate in projects to help those in need. Check our website for info on JW3 Mitzvah Day projects - more info coming soon! Sunday 20 November All day Free

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Interfaith Chanukah Celebration with Nisa-Nashim Join JW3 and Nisa-Nashim for an interfaith celebration of Chanukah. Members of all faiths are invited to share in a special communal Chanukah candle-lighting, followed by a festive meal. Come and explore how the winter season is marked and celebrated across different faiths and how the common threads and themes can help to unite us. Wednesday 21 December 6.30pm - 8.30pm £8 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Talks & Discussions History & World Affairs j

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Current Affairs for Autumn with Paula Kitching Hear Paula brilliantly dissect the news of the week and join the vibrant and varied conversation. Paula is a historian for a project that is building a digital archive on the Jewish experience of the First World War and is a regular contributor to the Historian magazine of the Historical Association. Mondays 5 September - 12 December* *No class 26 September, 3, 10 & 17 October 2pm - 3.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per session £12 per session £165 for the 11 weeks £110 for the 11 weeks

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Politics of Putin’s Russia with Hagai Segal

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First Nations: A History of Indigenous Americans with William Tyler MBE Beginning with the indigenous societies existing in the United States prior to the arrival of Europeans, William takes a look at first contact between the two peoples, before examining how Europeans drove forward from east to west, giving little thought to the peoples already living there. Finally, he explores the ways in which whole peoples, their cultures, and their respect for the land was systematically attacked by European settlement and farming practices.

Hagai M. Segal is a leading authority on geopolitical issues, strategic risk, the Middle East and counter-terrorism. Monday 12 September 7.30pm - 8.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

Thursdays 8 - 22 September 11.30am - 1pm In the Building: Online: £15 per session £42 for the 3 weeks

£10 per session £27 for the 3 weeks

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Vladimir Putin has become a global baddie and pariah since his invasion of Ukraine. Hagai examines the man and the system he has constructed around him and how this impacts his actions at home and abroad.

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White Debt with Thomas Harding, Professor Matthew Smith and Yasmeen Akhtar What is the legacy of slavery today? Is it enough to acknowledge the crimes of the past, or do we have a responsibility to learn from our history and, going forward, do something about it? With panellists Thomas Harding, author of White Debt: The Demerara Uprising And Britain’s Legacy Of Slavery, and Professor Matthew Smith, director of the Centre for the Studies of the Legacies of British Slavery. Moderated by Yasmeen Akhtar, Chief Executive of TrustLab and actively involved in the diversity, inclusion and reparations space. Tuesday 20 September 7.30pm - 8.30pm £10

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Israel’s Rapprochement with the Arab World with Hagai Segal A decade on from the Arab Spring, the Middle East has seen remarkable change; the most striking being the rapprochement between Israel and the Arab world that has produced historic treaties between Israel and Arab states. This class will examine the Abraham Accords, the role a common distrust of Iran has played, and if other treaties are going to follow. Hagai M. Segal is a leading authority on geopolitical issues, strategic risk, the Middle East and counter-terrorism. Monday 24 October 7.30pm - 8.30pm In the Building:

Online:

£15 per person

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Turning Points in Jewish History with Clive Lawton OBE History has all the benefit of hindsight. Few events had to happen the way they did. But what are in fact the crucial hinges of Jewish history? Join Clive as he looks at several events in Jewish history that made all the difference, including the premature death of Alexander the Great, the Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity, the Bar Kokhba revolt and Germany losing the First World War. Tuesdays 25 October - 13 December* *No class 15 & 22 November 11am - 12.15pm In the Building: Online: £15 per session £84 for the 6 weeks

£10 per session £54 for the 6 weeks

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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History of Ukraine and its People with William Tyler MBE Ukraine and its people have dominated the news for much of the year. Join William as he traces the story from the early days of Kievan Rus to the Russian invasion of 2022. Hear about the various countries that ruled Ukraine from The Middle Ages through to the 20th century, as William explores questions of ethnicity, religion, culture, language and much more. Thursdays 27 October - 15 December 11.30am - 1pm In the Building: Online: £112 for the 8 weeks

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£72 for the 8 weeks

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Changing Nature of Power and Future of War with Jonathan Paris

The Abraham Debating Club

What is Geopolitics and why is it now more important than ever? What are the lessons learned from the Ukraine War of 2022? Was it a throwback to the 20th century or a precursor of future wars?

Students organise this weekly debate choosing the subjects and debaters on each side. Join them to hear their voices.

Join Middle East analyst Jonathan as he looks at the ever-changing landscape of the countries vying for power.

In the Building

Thursdays 27 October - 15 December 1.30pm - 2.30pm £5 per person

Thursday 3 November 2pm - 3pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

£10

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Hagai’s Global Politics in Review with Hagai Segal 2022 has been a tumultuous year in global politics - will 2023 be as dramatic? Hagai will review the year and what we can expect for the year to come. Hagai M. Segal is a leading authority on geopolitical issues, strategic risk, the Middle East and counter-terrorism. Monday 21 November 7.30pm - 8.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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The Gordon Riots with Jill Stern The Gordon Riots of 1780 were the most devastating outbreak of urban violence in British history. For almost a week, large parts of central London were ablaze, prisons were destroyed and the Bank of England attacked. Hundreds of rioters were shot dead by troops and for many observers it seemed that England was on the verge of a revolution. The instigator of the riots was one Lord George Gordon who subsequently converted to Judaism. Come along and find out about this intriguing episode in our history.

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Middle East 2023: Looking Forward with Jonathan Paris Will Israel-Iran tensions increase? Will other Muslim countries join the Abraham Accords? Join Middle East analyst Jonathan as he surveys and predicts the Middle East landscape in 2023.

Wednesday 7 December 11am -12noon In the Building: Online:

Thursday 8 December 2pm - 3pm In the Building: Online:

£15 per person

£10

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£10

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What Artificial Intelligence tells us about God and Religion with Harris Bor Futurists speculate that we are heading towards a ‘singularity,’ where AI will outsmart humans, and humanity will coalesce into a single, ever-expanding mind for which data is everything. How does this idea relate to traditional conceptions of God? Research fellow, commercial barrister and author of Staying Human Harris Bor goes in search of answers to this and other questions, drawing on Jewish tradition and western philosophy in an attempt to identify what makes us human. Tuesday 25 October, 7.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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At JW3 this Winter

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Jews of Cape Town: The Shtetl by the Sea with Gavin Morris

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Jews by the Seaside with Pam Fox Join historian Pam Fox, as she talks about her latest book, Jews by the Seaside, which describes the rise and decline of Bournemouth’s Jewish hotels and guest houses within the context of Anglo-Jewry’s history, the growth of Bournemouth as a premier resort and the evolution of its Jewish community. Wednesday 14 September 2pm - 3pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

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Gavin Morris, the director of the South African Jewish Museum, will give a brief history of Jewish life in Cape Town and provide some insight into contemporary Jewish life in South Africa. Jews have made Cape Town their home and left an indelible mark on the city in doing so. Despite their relatively small number, they have played an important and disproportionate role in shaping the city and region, whether it be in business, the arts, academia, medicine, law, politics and sport. Thursday 15 September 7pm - 8pm £10

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Sepharad: The Rich History of Sephardic Jews with Elon Perry Join us for an exploration of the glittering history of Sephardic Jews, from North African roots, through to mediaeval Spain and Portugal, and the horrors of the Spanish Inquisition. This is the story of a Jewish girl who refused to convert to Islam and was subsequently executed for her resistance. Thursday 13 October 7.30pm - 8.30pm In the Building:

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£15 per person

£10

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Sephardi Culture with Dr. Hilary Pomeroy Join Hilary for a deep dive into the rich Sephardi culture of Iberia and the Ottoman Empire, with sessions on Ladino, Portugal, Salonika and life cycle customs. Wednesdays 2 - 30 November 2.30pm - 3.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per session £70 for the 5 weeks

£10 per session £45 for the 5 weeks

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Hollywood Calling

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Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies with George McGhee The most famous songwriting duo ever, Rodgers & Hammerstein revolutionised the stage musical by integrating the songs into the plot. From Oklahoma to the Sound of Music via Bali Hai and State Fair they gave us the most memorable music. Enjoy the talents of Julie Andrews, Gordon MacRae, Mitzi Gaynor and many others as George celebrates their songs.

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Ingrid Bergman with George McGhee After Garbo, Ingrid Bergman was the most famous Swede in the movies who got her big break in Intermezzo and went on to give stellar performances in Casablanca, Murder on the Orient Express, Inn of the Sixth Happiness and Gaslight. Join George for a trip down memory lane.

Wednesday 26 October 2pm - 3.30pm In the Building: Online:

Wednesday 9 November 2pm - 3.30pm In the Building: Online:

£15 per person

£10

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Dance in the Movies with George McGhee George celebrates some of the great dance routines in the movies as performed by Astaire & Rogers, Gene Kelly, Rita Hayworth, Ann Miller, Bob Fosse and hundreds of Busby Berkeley beauties with great routines from such classic films as Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story, Roberta, The Pajama Game and many others. Wednesday 14 December 2pm - 3.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

£10

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Art & Literature

In the Building

Open Art Studio: Drawing and Painting Classes with Michael Ajerman Do you want to learn to paint and draw or develop your skills under expert guidance and tuition? Then this course is for you. Suitable for all levels; from beginners to experienced. Wednesdays 26 October - 14 December 2pm - 4.30pm £176 for the 8 weeks £25 per class

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Modern Jewish Literature with Dr Aviva Dautch Join Aviva to explore the richness of modern Jewish culture through reading Israeli, European and American literature. Thursdays 27 October - 15 December 10.30am - 12.30pm In the Building: Online: £112 for the 8 weeks

£72 for the 8 weeks

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

Holocaust Education

In the Building

Truus’ Children: A Forgotten War Hero with Margaret Jacobi, Richard Jacobi, Pamela Sturhoofd and Jessica van Tijn The award-winning film Truus’ Children tells the story of the little-known Dutch resistance heroine Truus Wijsmuller, who saved at least 10,000 children. Pamela Sturhoofd and Jessica van Tijn dedicated over three years to research the complete story of this Dutch Oskar Schindler, a woman so dedicated, stubborn and convinced of her mission that she went to Vienna in December of 1938 to negotiate a deal with Adolf Eichmann to let around 10,000 mostly Jewish children flee to England, some staying behind in Holland too. The film will be followed by questions and answers with the film’s directors and an opportunity to hear about the Truus Wijsmuller archives. Wednesday 14 September 7pm - 9pm £10 per person

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Hannah Arendt and the Controversy of ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’

Photo Credit: Münchner Stadtmuseum, Sammlung Fotografie

with Dr Daniel M. Herskowitz

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In the early 1960s, Hannah Arendt was sent to Israel by The New Yorker to report on the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the German Nazi SS leader, who was accused of crimes against the Jewish people, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Her report, Eichmann in Jerusalem, immediately became one of the most controversial texts of the twentieth century. Both condemned for ‘victim blaming’ and praised for breaking new ground in our understanding of the Holocaust, this work continues to provoke intense emotional and intellectual reactions till this day. This lecture is dedicated to Arendt’s criticism of the trial, her understanding of the Holocaust, totalitarianism, and ‘the banality of evil’, and tries to understand why this book remains so controversial almost six decades after its publication. In partnership with the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. Monday 19 September 7.30pm - 8.30pm In the Building: Online: £15 per person

£10

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Get The Children Out: Unsung Heroes of the Kindertransport with Mike Levy How did the Kindertransport happen? Who organised the rescue of more than 10,000 Jewish children from Germany and Austria? Who cared for the unaccompanied children once they got to Britain? What lessons might there be for today’s refugee crisis? The answer is an army of forgotten names: the fearless Dutch lady, the generous grocer, the tireless Quaker, the Berlin chaperone and the maverick rabbi, among many others. Assisted by actors portraying some of the forgotten heroes, Mike Levy uncovers the gripping stories that lie behind the unprecedented act of mass rescue in 1938-39. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion looking back at the Kindertransport to how we deal with refugees today. Wednesday 21 September 7.30pm - 8.45pm In the Building: Online: £10 per person

£8

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Anne Frank: Life & Legacy with Gillian Walnes Perry MBE Co-founder of the Anne Frank Trust, Gillian has long been steeped in Anne Frank’s story and been privileged to meet many people who knew Anne Frank and shared their personal recollections of her. The five week course will look at: The Frank family before the Secret Annex; Life in Hiding; The Helpers: Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer; After the Arrest: Otto’s survival, publication of the Diary and the Anne Frank House; Anne Frank’s Amsterdam. Wednesdays 2 - 30 November 11am - 12noon In the Building: Online: £15 per session £70 for the 5 weeks

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£10 per session £45 for the 5 weeks

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Kristallnacht Commemoration with Elsa Shamash and Ruth-Anne Lenga Join JW3 for the annual Kristallnacht commemoration. Elsa Shamash, an eyewitness of “The Night of Broken Glass”, a Kindertransport refugee, a teacher and a campaigner will be in conversation with Ruth-Anne Lenga, Associate Professor and Programme Director of UCL’s Centre for Holocaust Education, a longstanding expert in Holocaust education and UK delegate of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The ceremony will also highlight German Holocaust education and commemoration and there will be music by City of Sinfonia to add reflection and poignancy to the evening. Wednesday 9 November 7.30pm - 8.45pm In the Building: Online: Free Free

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Being Second Generation with Gaby Glassman More than 70 years after the Holocaust, children of survivors and refugees will explore together how it has affected their lives. This workshop will be led by Gaby Glassman, a psychologist and psychotherapist who has facilitated second generation groups since the 1980s. This session is exclusively for those who are second generation. Sunday 13 November 11am - 12.30pm £9

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Volunteer @ JW3’s Foodbank Are you concerned by the ongoing food poverty crisis and looking to volunteer? JW3’s Foodbank needs your help to continue our work providing over 2200 meals a week to those experiencing food insecurity in the borough of Camden. From packing or delivering food parcels, cooking our delicious meals in partnership with Feast With Us, making donations of comestibles or organising a neighbourhood collection, there are many ways for you to get involved, making donations of comestibles or organising a neighbourhood collection, there are many ways for you to get involved. To join our team of amazing volunteers, please email volunteering@jw3.org.uk detailing your interest and availability.

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For other ways to get involved, visit jw3.org.uk/volunteer

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Languages JW3’s unique approach integrates language learning with history, culture, art and customs. Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced speaker you’ll be impressed by our friendly tutors and how quickly your language skills improve. To find out which level will be best for you, please email Haggit Inbar-Littas: haggit@jw3.org.uk.

MONDAYS 10.30am - 12.30pm French Advanced Conversation Patricia Zerah j In the Building: £198 10.30am - 12.30pm Hebrew Beginners III Haggit Inbar-Littas j In the Building: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners I (Term II) Tami Dayan-Zedek G Online: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners II (Term III) Esti Levene j In the Building: £198

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7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners III Kimi Waxman G Online: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Intermediate II Liat Aharonovich j In the Building: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Rina Wolgroch-Zolty G Online: £198

TUESDAYS 10am - 12noon French Intermediate Patricia Zerah G Online: £198

10am - 12noon Hebrew Intermediate III (Term II) Nurit Gance G Online: £198 10am - 12noon Hebrew Very Advanced Haggit Inbar-Littas G Online: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm NEW Hebrew Not Quite Beginners Tami Dayan-Zedek j In the Building: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Intermediate I Ronit First-Kavisky G Online: £198 8pm - 10pm Hebrew Intermediate III (Term II) Osnat Blauer-Rivlin j In the Building: £198

For more information, visit jw3.org.uk/languages

Running between 4 September - 15 December* (11 weeks) *Half term from 23 September - 22 October

With thanks to the WZO for supporting the JW3 Languages Programme.

THURSDAYS

WEDNESDAYS 10.30am - 12.30pm Hebrew Total NEW Beginners Haggit Inbar-Littas j In the Building: £198 10.30am - 1pm Hebrew Advanced I (Term II) Rina Gurvitz j In the Building: (2.5 hours) £247.50 10.30am - 12.30pm Hebrew Advanced II (Term II) Nurit Gance j In the Building: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners I (Term III) Rina Wolgroch-Zolty G Online: £198

7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Intermediate II (Term III) Liat Aharonovich G Online: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners I Tami Dayan-Zedek j In the Building: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Total NEW Beginners Esti Levene j In the Building: £198 7.30pm - 9.30pm Hebrew Advanced III Nurit Gance j In the Building: £198

10am - 12noon Hebrew Intermediate I (Term III) Haggit Inbar-Littas G Online: £198 7.15pm - 9.15pm Hebrew Beginners III Ronit First-Kavisky G Online: £198 7.30pm - 9.30pm Hebrew Intermediate I (Term III) Liat Aharonovich j In the Building: £198

SUNDAYS 11am - 1pm NEW Hebrew Total Beginners Tami Dayan-Zedek j In the Building: £198

For more information, visit jw3.org.uk/languages

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Krav Maga Krav Maga is widely recognised as the world’s most effective form of self-defence. Originating in Israel, it was created in the belief that we all have the right to walk in peace. Our courses will give participants the skills and experience to do just that. It is fun, quick to learn and easy to retain. It is particularly useful in practical situations, and will keep you fit. London Krav Maga was established in 1996 and is affiliated to the official Krav Maga Global (KMG) based in Netanya, Israel. We only use Israeli-trained and registered instructors using a rigorously tested syllabus. For more information, term dates, registration and payment please visit the London Krav Maga website: www.londonkravmaga.com. Any other questions please email info@londonkravmaga.com. Please note that all courses are booked per season and cannot be booked on a per session basis.

Youth Foundation

Youth Programme

Mondays 5 September - 28 November*

Tuesdays 6 September - 22 November*

*No class 26 September, 10 & 17 October Ages 11-13: 5pm - 5.55pm Ages 14-17: 6pm - 6.55pm £169 for the 10 week course

*No class 27 September, 4, 11 & 18 October Ages 8-10: 4.15pm - 4.55pm Ages 11-13: 5pm - 5.55pm Ages 14-17: 6pm - 6.55pm

Simply fun practical self-defence training for ages 8–17 years. Our kids and teens classes are designed to deal with the safety issues the student faces on the streets today. Classes draw on the basic Krav Maga principles – with the aim to equip students with the skills needed to avoid or deal with threats and attacks.

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For more information, visit londonkravmaga.com

Adult Foundation Our instructors give beginners the basics of the theory and practice of Krav Maga – teaching you how to defend yourself against all manner of attacks as well as how to fight back. Students will emerge stronger, fitter, faster and more confident.

Women-Only Foundation Learn how to defend yourself against common threats and attacks in all types of environments and gain the skills to fight back. This women-only foundation course is the same content as the adult foundation, taught by a female instructor with a few extras designed specifically for women. Suitable for age of 16+.

Sundays 4 September - 6 November 10.30am - 11.40am £185 for the 10 week course

Women-Only Programme For women over 16 who have completed the Foundation Course. Learn more skills to defend yourself and fight back with registered Israelitrained instructors.

Sundays 4 September - 20 November 11.45am - 12.55pm

Sundays 4 September - 6 November 7.20pm - 8.30pm Tuesdays 6 September - 22 November* *No class 27 September, 4, 11 & 18 October 7pm - 8.10pm Thursdays 8 September - 11 November 7pm - 8.10pm £185 for the 10 week course

Practitioner & Graduate Programmes For students who have completed our Foundation Course (or who have prior experience) the Practitioner Programme (grades 1-5) is the next step. There are seven sessions per week to choose from split by level. Fees are payable by month and depend on payment options chosen. The Graduate Programme is for students who have completed the Practitioner Programme.

Sundays to Thursdays (all year)

For more information, visit londonkravmaga.com

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Families

In the Building

Family Fun in the Succah with Chloe Kimmel Celebrate Succot by dropping into our beautiful succah. We’ll have special Succot storytelling, movement, music, and more! Then stay for our special Succotthemed Crafternoon (2-4pm) where we will be making colourful succah decorations. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 9 October 12noon - 2pm Free Ages 2-5

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In the Building

K’Mo B’Bayit Succot with Avivit Caspi and Roi Erez An Israeli family get-together especially for Succot. There will be Israeli music, songs and games plus more festival surprises. Meet with old and new friends, enjoy family time and feel right at home. Session in Hebrew. Sunday 9 October 11am - 12noon £10 per family of 2-4 £12 per family of 5+ Ages 2-6

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Chanukah Funukah JW3’s Chanukah Funukah family extravaganza returns with a funfilled celebration for the first night of Chanukah. The building will be lit(!) with activities including chocolate gelt workshops, Maccabeat Dance Parties, Ilana Banana Storytelling and more. Enjoy doughnuts, face-painting, arts and crafts and a special musical candlelighting to welcome the festival. Sunday 18 December 2pm - 4.30pm £9 per child, £5 per adult (Free for under 2) Ages 0-6

In the Building

Chanukah Light Ups Celebrate Chanukah with JW3 at our family-friendly community lightup. Drop in for Chanukah arts and crafts followed by candle-lighting at 4.30pm and festive fun featuring storytelling, music and delightfully delicious doughnuts! All are welcome. Monday 19 - Thursday 22 December 4pm - 5pm Free All ages

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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In the Building

Families Winter Disco Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family disco party on Boxing Day with a special last night of Chanukah twist. Get on down with your kids and boogie to the best of pop and old-school kids’ party hits. Featuring wintry craft activities, soft play and games, bubbles, lights and lots of props. Great for all under 7’s and their grown-ups who don’t get to go out dancing anymore! Monday 26 December 11.30am - 12.30pm £7 per child, £5 per adult All ages

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

SUNDAYS j

In the Building

Crafternoons with Chloe Kimmel Our series of free themed Crafternoon activities for children and their families on Sunday afternoon. This is an activity for families to enjoy together. Free entry and donations are welcome. 4 September - 4 December 2pm - 4pm Free Ages 3-8

Back to School Crafts

Autumn Leaf Printing

Autumn Bookmark Crafts

Sunday 4 September

Sunday 2 October

Sunday 13 November

Space Crafts

Succot Crafts in the Succah

Mitzvah Day Crafts

Sunday 11 September

French Crafts Sunday 18 September

Rosh Hashanah Crafts Sunday 25 September

Sunday 9 October

Spooky Crafts Sunday 16 October

Firework Crafts

Sunday 20 November

Winter Crafts Sunday 27 November

Snow Art Sunday 4 December

Sunday 6 November

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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In the Building

Sensory Stretch and Grow with Chloe Kimmel Join Chloe, our Families Programmer and early-years expert, for a sensory adventure through the seasons of the year. All your child’s senses will be engaged in this class filled with creative play, music, movement and stretching, tummy time, visual development, lights and textures.

WEDNESDAYS j

In the Building

JW3 Playgroup with Chloe Kimmel Join JW3’s Family programmer, Chloe, for a morning of developmental and sensory fun for your little ones! We’ll sing, play, laugh and make new friends. 14 September - 14 December 10.30am - 11.30am £7 per child (+ £2 per extra sibling) £30 for 5 sessions Ages 18 months-3

6 September - 13 December 10.30am - 11.15am £7 per child (+ £2 per extra sibling) £30 for 5 sessions Ages 0-18 months

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

THURSDAYS j

In the Building

Amazing Tots with Karen RodríguesAyers Join Amazing Tots at JW3 for a developmental stay and play session for under 2s who have a disability or developmental delay. 8 September - 15 December 10.30am - 1pm Free SEN children under 2 j

In the Building

French Fun with Club Petit Pierrot Do you want your child to learn or improve their French in a fun and interactive way? Join us for French Fun with Club Petit Pierrot. Multi-sensory activities including singing, dancing, games, art & craft, all in French. Sessions are led by a native French teacher and are suitable for all levels of French. To book, please call 020 7385 5565 or email admin@clubpetitpierrot.co.uk or visit www.clubpetitpierrot.co.uk 8 September - 15 December 4pm - 5pm Ages 1-4

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Youth

In the Building

Tzofikef with Tzofim Come join the Tzofim at JW3 once a week for lively and fun Hebrew activities. We combine Jewish and universal values that educate children towards friendship and acceptance. And it’s all done within an Israeli environment. For more information and to book, contact: Tzofim.London@gmail.com Thursdays 8 September - 15 December 4.15pm - 5.45pm Free, School Years 2-6

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To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Project ImpACT Do you want to help make the world a better place? Can you brighten someone’s day? Join Project ImpACT and make a real difference, supporting both local and Jewish charities. DofE accredited. For more information, contact: info@projectimpact.org.uk. Places are limited. Sundays Free, School Years 7-13

In the Building

BBYO The Mercaz BBYO chapter for teens in years 7-12 is based at JW3 and meets every week on a Sunday for a range of fun and thoughtprovoking activities in a welcoming atmosphere. For more info including dates, email office@bbyo.org.uk Sundays 7pm - 9pm Free, School Years 7-12

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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Parenting

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In the Building

NCT Early Days Postnatal Group Meet a network of local parents whilst gaining useful and practical knowledge and support for childcare and parenting. For those with babies aged six weeks to six months. To book a place please email bookings5t@nct.org.uk or call 0208 752 2472. Tuesdays 6 September - 13 December 10.30am - 1.30pm New Parents

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In the Building

Antenatal Classes with Bump and Baby Club Feel confident, prepared and excited for the arrival of your baby and gain a new set of friends to share the journey with. Our invaluable antenatal course for expectant parents covers everything you need to know about labour, birth and the early days of parenthood, including baby first aid. Thursdays 8 September - 15 December 6.15pm - 9pm Expectant Parents

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

In the Building

Baby and Child First Aid with Riverside Training Company This essential two hour session teaches baby and child first aid as well as providing a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet other new parents. The session will cover: • Dealing with emergencies • Priority of treatment • Contents of a First Aid Kit • Care of casualty including nonresponsive and not breathing • Recovery position • Child and Baby Resuscitation CPR • Dealing with minor bleeds • How to respond if a baby or child is choking Suitable for expectant parents and parents with children aged 3 and under. Sunday 2 October 11am - 1pm £30 per person, £56 per couple Ages 16+

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

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JW3-TV

Poets For Ukraine

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Beyond Acceptance: Orthodoxy and the LGBTQ+ Community

To see our full programme, make sure you jw3.org.uk/jw3-tv visit jw3.org.uk

Photo by Idil Sukan

JW3-TV brings you a delicious dose of video content from our brand new and past events, including concerts, theatre, comedy, kids’ craft activities and engaging conversations with world-renowned speakers, all completely free. The only real question is what to watch first. Go on, jump in why don’t you?

Café Society Swing

Tom Hiddleston & Josie Rourke in Conversation

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk jw3.org.uk/jw3-tv

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G Events Social Action

Arts & Culture

Give Blood @ JW3 j

The Death and Life of All of Us j

Sunday 2 October

p11

Interfaith Art Workshop

Mitzvah Day @ JW3

Interfaith Chanukah Celebration

Ballad of Mauthausen j

G Thursday 6 October

Borscht Belt Cabaret j

Sunday 23 October

Monday 12 September

Sunday 2 October

Sunday 20 November

Wednesday 21 December

p25

p26

Out with Ashley Blaker & Friends: David Schneider j

G Thursday 27 October

Tsvey Brider: Children of the Ghetto & Black Shul j

G Sunday 30 October

Jewish Festivals 101: Succot Edition p6

Stills j

p12

G Sunday 13 November

G Thursday 24 November

Sunday 4 December

I Was A German j

Thursday 8 December

p14

Sondheim Tribute j

G Sunday 11 December

Songs in The Key of Hanukkah j

G Wednesday 21 December

p10

p20

Wednesday 12 October

p21

Black History Month Friday Night Dinner Friday 28 October

p22

Jewish Festivals 101: Chanukah Edition j

Sunday 4 December

p19

Full Fat Community j

Wednesday 26 October

p23

Wednesday 21 December

p23

Jews of Colour

UK Jewish Film Festival 2022

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Friday 23 September

Winter Drinks

Thursday 22 December

Cinema j

p19

Film Night p9

Chutzpah! j

A Youth Big Band Extravaganza! j

Sunday 18 September

Big Fat Quiz of the Jewish Year p13

Seeking Utopia j

Rosh Hashanah Friday Night Dinner

G Thursday 3 November

Velkom to Inklandt j

Young JW3

10 - 20 November

p18

Sunday 30 October & Tuesday 13 December

p24

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

Sepharad: The Rich History of Sephardic Jews

LGBTQ+ Community

Tuesdays 13 September, 25 October, 22 November & 20 December p24

Wednesday 14 September

p42

Hannah Arendt and the Controversy of ‘Eichmann in Jerusalem’ j

G Monday 19 September

p43

G Wednesday 21 September

G Wednesdays 2 - 30 November

G Wednesday 9 November

p45

p46

p28

Jews by the Seaside j

G Wednesday 14 September

p37

Jews of Cape Town: The Shtetl by the Sea G Thursday 15 September

Thursdays 27 October - 15 December p32

G Thursdays 27 October - 15 December p41

G Wednesdays 2 - 30 November

p38

G Thursday 3 November

p32

Ingrid Bergman G Wednesday 9 November

p39

Hagai’s Global Politics in Review j

G Monday 21 November

p33

The Gordon Riots j

G Wednesday 7 December

p34

Middle East 2023: Looking Forward j

G Thursday 8 December

p38

Dance in the Movies p37

White Debt G Tuesday 20 September

G Thursdays 27 October - 15 December p31

Sephardi Culture

Politics of Putin’s Russia G Monday 12 September

Wednesdays 26 October - 14 December p41

Modern Jewish Literature

G Mondays 5 September - 12 December p27

First Nations: A History of Indigenous Americans

p39

Changing Nature of Power and Future of War

Current Affairs for Autumn

G Thursdays 8 - 22 September

G Wednesday 26 October

The Abraham Debating Club

p46

Talks & Discussions

p35

History of Ukraine and its People

G Tuesday 25 October

Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies

Being Second Generation G Sunday 13 November

Kristallnacht Commemoration j

G Tuesdays 25 October - 13 December p30

What Artificial Intelligence tells us about God and Religion

p44

Anne Frank: Life & Legacy j

p29

Open Art Studio

Get The Children Out: Unsung Heroes of the Kindertransport j

G Monday 24 October

Turning Points in Jewish History

Truus’ Children: A Forgotten War Hero j

p38

Israel’s Rapprochement with the Arab World j

Holocaust Education

G Thursday 13 October

p29

G Wednesday 14 December

Languages

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

p40

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Family Events

Regular Family Events Sundays Crafternoons

2pm

p56

10.30am

p57

10.30am

p57

Amazing Tots

10.30am

p58

Sensory Stretch and Grow

10.30am

p58

Tuesdays Sensory Stretch and Grow

Family Fun in the Succah j

Sunday 9 October

p53

K’Mo B’Bayit Succot j

Sunday 9 October

p53

Chanukah Funukah j

Sunday 18 December

p54

Chanukah Light Ups j

Monday 19 - Thursday 22 December

p54

Families Winter Disco j

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Monday 26 December

p55

Wednesdays JW3 Playgroup

Thursdays

French Fun

4pm

p58

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

Krav Maga

Sundays

Youth

Women-Only Foundation

Sundays Project ImpACT

p60

BBYO

p60

Thursdays

10.30am

Women-Only Programme

11.45am

p52

Adult Foundation

7.20pm

p52

Mondays

Tzofikef

4.15pm

p59

Youth Foundation

5pm & j 6pm

p51

4.15pm, 5pm & j 6pm

p51

Parenting

Tuesdays

Baby and Child First Aid j

Sunday 2 October

p62

Mondays Babykino: Carer and Baby Cinema

10.30am

p16

10.30am

6.15pm

7pm

p52

7pm

p52

Thursdays Adult Foundation

p61

Thursdays Antenatal Classes

Youth Programme

Adult Foundation

Tuesdays NCT Early Days Postnatal Group

p52

p61

Practitioner & Graduate Programmes j Sundays to Thursdays (all year)

To see our full programme, make sure you visit jw3.org.uk

p52

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In addition to our undying love (and helping us to make a greater impact with our programme), as a thank you for your Friendship, you’ll get 10% off most of our events, special discounts from partners, and advanced booking where possible. Because after all, that’s what Friends are for.

jw3.org.uk/jw3friends JW3 Development is a registered charity, No. 1156248.

VISIT US JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET BOX OFFICE +44 (0)20 7433 8988 | JW3.ORG.UK | INFO@JW3.ORG.UK BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS*

BUILDING OPENING HOURS*

Monday-Wednesday 10am-8pm Thursday & Sunday 10am-9pm Friday 10am-3pm* Saturday Closed*

Monday–Wednesday Thursday & Sunday Friday & Saturday

10am–10pm 10am–11pm Closed*

*Opening hours are subject to occasional variation – please check our website for full details.

PARKING Paid parking is available at the O2 Centre, 400m away. Free parking on Finchley Road and adjacent side roads after 7pm (6.30pm side roads) Mondays to Saturdays and all day Sunday. JW3 is situated in a residential area. Please be considerate of our neighbours if parking locally, and ensure you leave adequate space for emergency vehicles to pass.

ACCESS The building is accessible for people with physical impairments and limited parking for disabled visitors is available, please call in advance to reserve a space. The JW3 Cinema and Howard Hall both have a hearing loop. For further details please visit jw3.org.uk or call the Box Office.

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS Concessions are available for recipients of universal credit, pension credit, disability living allowance, full-time students in possession of NUS/ISIC cards, and companions/carers of people with disabilities. Please call the box office to book concession-rate tickets. Concessions and discounts cannot be combined. Our bursary fund is available to those who cannot meet the full cost of a course or event. To apply, please email Ziva Ambalo in confidence at ziva@jw3.org.uk.

Only food bought at JW3 can be eaten on the premises. When we are open over Shabbat or Jewish holidays, we will run a reduced “JW3 Unplugged” programme and the Cinema will be closed. Further details available on request. Prices, dates and times are subject to change. We love JW3 and from time to time we take photos and videos in JW3 for marketing purposes. If you do not want to be included in photos or videos for these purposes please let a member of staff know. JW3 Trust Ltd is a registered charity, No. 1117644. JW3 Development is a registered charity, No. 1156248. JW3 Trading Ltd, registered company No. 7686352 (England and Wales), is a wholly owned subsidiary of JW3 Trust Ltd.

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