Classes & Courses January - April 2017 by JW3London

CLASSES & COURSES January - April 2017 www.jw3.org.uk

CLASSES & COURSES Adult Learning, Food & Drink, Art Studio, Health & Fitness, Skills & Pastimes and Languages January - April 2017 JW3London

Welcome... Discover art, food, history, world issues, Jewish identity, languages, fitness and more in our January-April season of classes and courses. Learn a variety of craft and fine art skills in the Art Studio and develop your own artistic projects under the guidance of experienced artists. We’ve been giving a lot of thought to food. Whether you want to learn how to keep kosher or make healthy dishes without compromising on flavour, try an array of workshops and demonstrations in our state-of-the-art Demo Kitchen, the perfect venue to explore the world of cookery. Explore Current Affairs, The Audacity of the Jews, Modern Jewish Literature, Hasidic Masters on the Couch, World Hotspots and Jewish Humour - and brush up your linguistic skills with our Hebrew, Yiddish, French and Arabic classes. JW3’s How To: Series offers a dedicated hub of one-off masterclasses by experts in their field, and you can make a positive start to the year by joining our Health & Fitness Taster Day to sample classes including Feldenkrais, Pilates, Krav Maga, Acro-yoga and Belly Dancing. For details of course presenters see www.jw3.org.uk/bios We look forward to seeing you!

CONTENTS Understand History

Engage with World Issues

Explore Jewish Identity

Art Studio

Skills & Pastimes

Appreciate The Arts

How To: Series

p10

See what else is going on at JW3 in our other season guides:

Languages p12 Food & Drink

p16

Health & Fitness

p20

Krav Maga

p25

What’s On

What’s On Families & Youth

JW3 is a non-profit charitable community centre and arts venue, reliant on the generosity of donors. For further information on how to support us, please contact our development team at info@jw3development.org.uk or call 020 7433 8962

understand history The JW3 Understand History programme has been kindly sponsored by The Bluston Charitable Settlement, in memory of Lily & David Bluston. Tuesdays 10 January - 4 April No class 14 February

Wednesdays 11 January - 5 April No class 15 February

MODERN JEWISH HISTORY

BRAINS AT BREAKFAST: THE DARK VALLEY

10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course TRUDY GOLD Trudy will examine the major events in Jewish history, 1945-1967. We’ll focus on the extraordinary events that led to the establishment of the State of Israel, the War Crimes trials and the Jewish World post Holocaust. Sponsored in memory of Bill Rosin. Tuesdays 10 January - 4 April No class 14 February

BRAINS AT BREAKFAST: THE JEW IN THE MODERN WORLD 8-9am, £250 for the 12 week course TRUDY GOLD Trudy will explore the major currents, ideas and personalities that have characterised Jewish people since 1800. The focus will be on shifting Jewish internal life and how the crisis of modernity placed Jews at the forefront of cataclysmic events. We will discuss why this numerically tiny people have such a decisive role in modern history.

8-9am, £250 for the 12 week course, bookings via Box Office only TRUDY GOLD The last 100 years saw unprecedented changes. By the 1930s Jews were emancipated, yet particularly in Europe were experiencing the appalling rise of racial antisemitism and eventually annihilation. Please note that this course is not held at JW3. Wednesdays 11 January - 5 April No class 15 February

ANTISEMITISM: THE LONGEST HATRED 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course TRUDY GOLD Trudy will confront the most persistent hatred of any people in the history of the world. She will focus on the impact that Jews made on the modern world, the rises of nationalism and of modern racial antisemitism. Sponsored in memory of Professor Robert Wistrich.

UNDERSTAND HISTORY Wednesdays 11 January - 5 April No class 15 February

Wednesdays 11 January - 8 February

THE THREE Rs: REBELLIONS, RISINGS & REVOLUTIONS

2-3.30pm, £20 per session, £80 for the 5 week course

12.15-1.45pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course ANGELA GLUCK History is never a straight line. From ancient to modern times, its drama flows from creative changes and robust resistance to power. There is a strong Jewish element to many of the ‘Three Rs’, ranging from the Maccabee Revolt to the American Civil War, the Easter Rising to the Battle of Cable Street, and Gandhi’s satyagraha to the fall of the Berlin Wall. We’ll use texts, images and film clips to plumb the depths of famous and not-so-famous revolutionary events.

UNSOLVED MURDER MYSTERIES DR HELEN FRY This course looks at some of the most famous unsolved murder mysteries and deaths, from public figures to politicians and pop stars. Is it possible to establish the truth behind some of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century?

Tuesdays 17 January - 4 April No classes 14 February & 21 March

FRESH THINKING ON THE HOLOCAUST 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £144 for the 10 week course CLIVE LAWTON OBE

Thursdays 12 January - 6 April No class 16 February

DIVIDED BY 20 MILES OF WATER: BRITAIN’S TORTUOUS RELATIONS WITH EUROPE 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course WILLIAM TYLER MBE This course will look at the difficult relationship between Britain and continental Europe, from the defeat of Napoleon in 1815 through to the present Age of Brexit. It will cover diplomatic and cultural relations, as well as the events of the two World Wars and 2016.

The scale of Holocaust memorial, public reverence and interest is unimaginable compared with just two or three decades ago. We’ll look at the Holocaust from a variety of angles, recreating the vanished world of pre-war European Jewry, trying to get inside the minds of the Nazi ideologues, exploring who collaborated and how, who resisted, and what, if anything, we can learn from it all.

Monday 23 January

OSTRAVA & ITS JEWS: DESTRUCTION & RECREATION AS A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY 2.30-4pm, £20, £16 web advance

Thursdays 12 January - 6 April No class 16 February

WORLD HOTSPOTS 2-3.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course WILLIAM TYLER MBE We live in a very unstable world. In this course we’ll look at a number of regions of the world which are in the news today. Each week will look at a different region. 2

DR DAVID LAWSON The story of how, inspired by a sefer torah, a group in Kingston Synagogue researched the history of the Jews of Ostrava in the Czech Republic, and how this developed into the creation of a virtual worldwide community of Ostravaks. It encapsulates in miniature the history of Central European Jewish history and the Holocaust. The story includes three Ambassadors, Holocaust survivors, a nice Nazi, and Sigmund Freud’s penis.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Tuesdays 7 - 28 March

Wednesdays 8 - 29 March

WHAT IS & WHAT WAS ZIONISM?

JUDAISM & CHRISTIANITY: A PARTING OF THE WAYS

7.30-9pm, £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course TRUDY GOLD

2-3.30pm, £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course

Political Zionism arose in the late 19th century, a response to modern antisemitism, Jewish nationalism and the Messianic dream. Today to some it is a word of abuse. This mini-course will explore major figures whose ideas and actions led to the creation of Israel: Pinsker, Herzl, Ahad Ha’am, Weizmann, Jabotinsky and Ben-Gurion.

The world of the first centuries BCE and CE continues to fascinate. The course examines some of the historical foundations behind the parting of the ways between Jews and Christians, and whether Jesus had any role in the schism. What was his relationship to Mary Magdalene? And to prophets of his time?

DR HELEN FRY

Jewish Culture in the Modern World JW3 is delighted to host this series showcasing the University of Southampton Parkes Institute for the Study of Jewish/non-Jewish Relations lecturers. The Institute is our partner for the Masters in Jewish History & Culture. Thursday 9 February

JEWISH HUMOUR 7.30-9pm, £15, £12 web advance DR DEVORAH BAUM We’ll look at a range of Jewish jokes (mostly classics) and reflect on what these show us about the people who tell them, and we’ll also be considering what role comedy has played in Jewish culture and throughout Jewish history. Thursday 19 January

Thursday 16 March

GERMAN-JEWISH EMIGRATION TO PALESTINE IN THE 1920s & 1930s

GEORGIA BROWN & THE EAST END 7.30-9pm, £15, £12 web advance

7.30-9pm, £15, £12 web advance

DR JAMES JORDAN

PROFESSOR JOACHIM SCHLÖR

In summer 1968 singer and actress Georgia Brown took a BBC crew around the East End streets of her youth, considering how areas once largely populated by Jews were then becoming home to a new wave of migrants. This illustrated talk explores how the film drew parallels between the Jews of the 1890s and the Pakistanis of the 1960s, and questioned what the future of the UK Jewish community would be.

Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany boarded ships that transported them to new destinations: Palestine, the US, or Australia. Forced to leave Europe behind, with an insecure new life ahead, many used their time aboard ship to reflect on their past and future.

ENGAGE WITH WORLD ISSUES The JW3 Engage with World Issues programme has been kindly sponsored by The Bluston Charitable Settlement, in memory of Lily & David Bluston.

Mondays 9 January - 3 April No class 13 February

Wednesdays 25 January - 5 April No class 15 February

CURRENT AFFAIRS

TOLERANCE & TERRORISM

2-3.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course

10.30am-12noon, £20 per session, £160 for the 10 week course

PAULA KITCHING

HAGAI SEGAL

Paula, brilliantly and irreverently, tackles new subjects every week. Join us for the liveliest discussion group in London. Topics will be generated by you and the issues of the day. Discussion and dissent are part of the fun and we guarantee a lively debate.

The spate of terrorist attacks across Europe over the past few years have raised huge challenges to the values of our democratic societies, and resulting in some calling for draconian responses. How today do we effectively balance our security with the principles our society has been built on?

VENUE HIRE Looking for venue hire? JW3 has something that will suit your needs, whether for a corporate or charity event or function. Our Howard Hall, seating up to 270 theatre-style, is perfect for conferences, talks and more. There are plenty of breakout rooms for meetings and ‘away-days’. Our intimate 60-seat Cinema is available for parties, charities, industry screenings and business presentations. Enjoy HD films in comfortable surroundings. For more information about venue hire email venuehire@jw3.org.uk or call 020 7433 8989

EXPLORE JEWISH IDENTITY Mondays 9 January - 3 April No class 13 February Bookable via Box Office only or Wednesdays 11 January - 5 April No class 15 February

CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM 10am-12noon, £20 per Wednesday session, £192 for either 12 week course ANGELA GLUCK Explore the lives of influential Jews (King David, Jesus, Ibn Ezra, Moses Mendelssohn, Sigmund Freud and Leo Baeck) who pushed the boundaries of Judaism. We’ll look at how their contribution to Judaism helps us tackle contemporary moral and political problems.

Thursdays 12 January - 6 April No class 16 February

MODERN JEWISH LITERATURE 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course MAUREEN KENDLER We’ll explore the richness of modern Jewish literature through reading Israeli, European and American books. New and old readers begin here! Mondays 16 January - 6 February

THE PALESTINIAN NARRATIVE FROM A ZIONIST PERSPECTIVE 12.30-2pm, £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course IAN LUCAS

Mondays 9 January - 27 March No class 13 February

WEEKLY WISDOM 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £176 for the 11 week course JULIE APFEL Life lessons and ethical insights from the weekly Torah readings, through the pluralistic prism. Text-based learning and discussion; no Hebrew required. Fortnightly, Wednesdays 11 January - 22 March

THE AUDACITY OF THE JEWS 7.30-9.30pm, £20 per session, £96 for the 6 part course

It is critical to understand (not necessarily accept or agree with) the Palestinian view of modern history. Ian looks at the main issues from a Jewish perspective. Sundays 22 January | 26 February | 19 March

HASIDIC MASTERS ON THE COUCH 8-9.30pm, £15 per session, £12 web advance RABBI NAFTALI BRAWER & ELIE JESNER The authors of Hasidic literature had an uncanny ability to understand the human psyche and to talk about God in deeply psychological terms. Presented by Rabbi Naftali Brawer, a student of Hasidism, and Elie Jesner, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist.

JONATHAN BERGWERK This course explores the lives of influential Jews (King David, Jesus, Ibn Ezra, Moses Mendelssohn, Sigmund Freud and Leo Baeck) who pushed the boundaries of Judaism. We’ll look at what they did, their beliefs and how their contribution to Judaism helps us tackle contemporary moral and political problems.

Thursday 2 February

PARDES POP UP 7.30-10pm, £15, £12 web advance YAFFA EPSTEIN & RABBI DR RAPHAEL ZARUM We are again bringing the magic of the Pardes Beit Midrash in Jerusalem to London for one night only! 5

ART STUDIO Welcome to the JW3 Art Studio, where you can learn a variety of craft and fine art skills taught by practising contemporary artists with experience in teaching adults. Places in each class are limited so it is essential to pre-book your place. These classes are for adults. Older teens (16-18) are welcome to attend with written permission from their legal guardian/ parent. Basic art materials are included in the fee.

Mondays 9 January - 6 February

Wednesdays 11 January - 1 March

OPEN ART STUDIO

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE

10.30am-1pm, £20 per session, £90 for the 5 week course

7.30-9.30pm, £25 per session, £176 for the 8 week course

MICHAEL AJERMAN

BENEDICT ROMAIN

This series of open studio time will allow you to develop your own artistic projects under the experienced guidance of artist Michael Ajerman. The course will give technical and personal guidance and include artistic discourse. Suitable for all levels of experience from absolute beginners to those looking for external mentorship.

Learn the basics of figurative sculpture in clay, working from a live model. Primarily concerned with form, this course will introduce professional techniques including how to observe the model, measure proportions and construct a sculpture of the full figure with artist & experienced teacher Benedict Romain.

Wednesdays 11 January - 8 March No class 15 February

Wednesdays 11 January - 1 March

DRAWING FOR THE PERPLEXED

7.30-9.30pm, £25 per session, £176 for the 8 week course

10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £144 for the 8 week course TAMARA MIZROCH Drawing is a skill that can be learnt and refined with practice and guidance. This course in essential drawing skills is for all those who say that they can’t draw, but would love to learn. We’ll experiment with mark-making, explore different drawing materials and gain confidence to express thoughts and observations through drawing. 6

PORTRAITURE RUTIE BORTHWICK When making portraits, the artist has to find the balance of how much to put in of themselves and how much to take from the model. Through the use of different art materials, we will work on finding this balance, learn the skill of looking, and how to use colour, line and tone.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

Wednesdays 8, 22 & 29 March Thursdays 12 January - 9 March No class 16 February

PHOTOGRAPHY 7.30-9.30pm, £20 per session, £144 for the 8 week course CALANIT LAUFER This series of workshops gives you the opportunity to develop your digital photography skills, understand how your camera works, and learn how to control light and composition. With a range of different situations from indoor studio and portraiture, to night photography whilst shooting outside, this course will give you the confidence and enthusiasm to capture any situation.

FELTING 6.30-9.30pm, £25 per session SUE PEARL Felting is one of the oldest textile crafts, which uses dyed unspun wool to create beautiful fabric pieces. These are three separate workshops. In each one, make a different item and learn specific felting techniques. Sue Pearl is an artist and teacher with a speciality in felting. Wednesdays 8 - 29 March

BODY BOOK 7.30-9.30pm, £20 per session, £72 for the 4 week course RUTIE BORTHWICK During this course we’ll build and bind a book - an art journal, which will become a space of exploration for our thoughts and feelings about our body. Artist and art therapist Rutie Borthwick will guide you in different exercises, to develop in a group and individually.

Mondays 20 February - 27 March

HEBREW CALLIGRAPHY 10.30am-12.30pm, £20 per session, £108 for the 6 week course VETTA ALEXIS Join artist and Hebrew calligraphy specialist, Vetta Alexis, to learn and develop skills in Hebrew calligraphy and artwork inspired by Hebrew and Yiddish texts. Work with ink, pencil, paint and gold to create beautiful illuminated Hebrew letters, words, quotations, poetry and more. Beginners and students with art/calligraphy experience welcome.

Thursdays 23 & 30 March

REINVENTING RITUAL 7.30-9.30pm, £20 per session, £36 for the 2 week course JACQUELINE NICHOLLS Ritual objects are often highly decorated but also functional, allowing the user to fulfil their religious obligations. We’ll go back to traditional sources to discover the meaning behind these objects and create items which express our own interpretation of ritual. The first workshop will focus on the challah cover and the second on Elijah’s cup. 7

Skills & Pastimes Mondays 9 January - 3 April No class 13 February

Thursdays 12 January - 6 April No class 16 February

CREATIVE WRITING

ABRAHAM DEBATING CLUB

7.30-9pm, £192 for the 12 week course, bookings via Box Office only

1-2pm, £5 per session

SYLVIA PASKIN Expand your horizons by writing poetry, fiction, plays and memoirs in a lively and supportive setting.

From the Talmud to The Times, come and have your say, debate and voice your opinion on a wide range of controversial topics!

Tuesdays 10 January - 4 April No class 14 February

MAKE MINE A MEMOIR 2-3.30pm, £192 for the 12 week course

Tuesdays 24 January - 4 April No class 14 February

HELEN HARRIS

BRIDGE BEGINNERS/IMPROVERS

This course is aimed at those who want to start exploring episodes of their past in writing. An opportunity to progress - in a warm, supportive atmosphere - from jottings and wishful thinking to a finished memoir.

10.30am-12.30pm, £13 per session, £110 for the 10 week course ALLAN KAY Allan Kay will take you through an easy to follow set of lessons with notes on all sessions. His aim is for you to be able to learn bridge and enjoy the game in a friendly atmosphere. Tuesdays 24 January - 4 April No class 14 February

BRIDGE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Thursdays 12 January - 6 April No class 16 February

1.30-3.30pm, £13 per session, £110 for the 10 week course

CHESS

ALLAN KAY

2.30-4.30pm, £5 per session Players of all standards and ages are always welcome. Come along and join our club where you’ll find a friendly relaxed atmosphere, and some challenging opposition on the chessboard. 8

Players who have had beginners courses are welcome to play in these friendly mini tournaments and learn new conventions and skills. Your card playing and bidding will be improved.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Tuesdays 10 January - 4 April No class 14 February

KNITTING & CROCHETING WITHOUT STRESS 1-3pm, £14 per session, £144 for the 12 week course LADY SUSETTE PALMER Learn to read knitting and crochet patterns or construct your own - and make garments and accessories you will be proud to wear or give to your family and friends. All levels are welcome. This is an enjoyable class combining learning new stitches and techniques with working on a garment of your choice.

Wednesdays 1 - 29 March No class 15 March

IN THE LOOP 4.30-5.30pm, £8 per session Learn how to tweet, text, Skype, take a picture on Instagram, maybe set up your own Facebook account. One-to-one, once a week. Please bring your own digital devices.

APpreciate the arts

Wednesdays 1 February | 1 March | 5 April

Thursdays 2 - 23 March

BOOK CIRCLE

POETS ON PAINTINGS

2-3.30pm, £5 per session

12.30-2pm, £20 per session, £72 for the 4 week course

IRENE NEWTON Join us for enriching, thought-provoking and lively discussions of classic and contemporary novels. Wednesdays 8 February | 15 March

A MORNING AT THE OPERA 11am-12noon, £10 per session, £16 for both JOHN LAZARUS This spring John presents two operas in which vulnerable young women give themselves to brutally careless men. In Rigoletto, the doting father cannot protect his daughter, while Madama Butterfly rejects dire warnings of marriage to a US Naval Officer.

SYLVIA PASKIN Explore the rich tradition of poetry about paintings and sculpture. What can poems tell us about artists such as Rembrandt, Renoir and Degas? Visit to Kenwood House for final session. Wednesdays 8 February | 15 March

POETRY CIRCLE 2-3.30pm, £5 per session IRENE NEWTON Do you like poetry? Here’s a chance to understand why and to find out more about it. You may even be interested in writing some, or not! Come along anyway if you want to appreciate it. 9

HOW TO: series A dedicated hub of one-off masterclasses offered by experts in their field, from housebuying to nutrition. For each session you’ll receive a Zest voucher for a free hot or soft drink when you buy a cake or pastry (excludes rugelach and halva cookies). For our How To: Speak Polari event see our What’s On season guide or visit www.jw3.org.uk/GAYW3 Monday 9 January or Tuesday 21 February

HOW TO: MAKE RELATIONSHIPS WORK Monday 7.30-9pm or Tuesday 12noon-1.30pm, £10, £8 web advance RIVKA MENNESSON This session, facilitated by Rivka Mennesson - an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist at the Jewish Marriage Council - explores the ups and downs of relationships. Monday 23 January or Wednesday 8 March

HOW TO: APPRECIATE ANTIQUES Monday 7.30-9pm or Wednesday 1-2.30pm, £10, £8 web advance JEFFREY GENDLER

Sunday 19 February

HOW TO: NURTURE OUR POTENTIAL 1.30-5.30pm, £25, £20 web advance MICKEY YUDKIN Join an experienced teacher in psychoanalytic psychology helping us to discover our potential and gain greater selfconfidence. May fulfil CPD requirements for some counsellors and psychotherapists.

A masterclass by Jeffrey Gendler, an expert in antiques - from silver to porcelain, rare furniture, decorative vases and jewellery.

Tuesday 24 January

HOW TO: SUCCEED IN SOCIAL MEDIA 7.30-9pm, £10, £8 web advance ALEX WILLIMOTT Alex Willimott, a senior digital strategist at WCRS, an integrated marketing communications agency, discusses how the digital landscape is changing and what this means for brands. For anyone wanting to know more about how and why social media works.

Sunday 5 March

HOW TO: TAKE A GREAT SHOT 3-4pm, £10, £8 web advance EDIE RAFF Edie, photographer for The Times and the BBC, and international lecturer, highlights the thinking processes behind better content. With hints and personal stories, from photographing Pavarotti to a stint in a Moroccan prison.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

Tuesday 14 March

Monday 27 March

HOW TO: LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN

HOW TO: BUY OR LET A HOME

7.30-8.30pm, £10, £8 web advance

FAYE LAYTON-MCCANN

KEITH BROOKS

Faye Layton-McCann from Skin3 covers the common sense and simple approach to skin care based on individual needs and without toxic invasion. What are the best ingredients science and nature can provide for your skin’s changing conditions? What are the new techniques on the market? Small goodie bag/voucher included.

In light of new Brexit and 2016/17 Budget consequences, property solicitor Keith Brooks touches on legal and practical issues with residential purchases (including leasehold), renewals of short leases and buying for investment. The session will also look at what to consider when thinking of hosting for Airbnb.

Monday 20 March

Tuesday 28 March

HOW TO: OPTIMISE YOUR WELL-BEING

HOW TO: MANAGE MODERN LIFE THROUGH NUTRITION

7.30-8.30pm, £10, £8 web advance

MANDY DWEK

NONA OZERIANSKAYA

An experienced Reiki healer, Mandy introduces you to simple techniques to boost your immune system, energy and vitality, how to metabolise your food better and how to protect yourself against negativity.

As a doctor and dietician with over 30 years’ experience in NHS hospitals and the private sector, Nona’s passion is a healthy diet and fit lifestyle. Focusing on new findings, diets and cutting edge research, she explores how nutrition can prevent chronic disease and the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles.

GAYW3 Monday 27 February - Sunday 12 March It has been 50 years since the 1967 Sexual Offences Act decriminalised homosexuality and changed attitudes towards LGBTQ identities, both in the UK and in the Jewish world. Starting during LGBT History Month, and culminating in a Purim extravaganza, GayW3 explores the issues and celebrates the lives of the LGBTQ community throughout history to the present day. See our What’s On and Families guides for GAYW3 events, or visit www.jw3.org.uk/GAYW3 11

Languages JW3’s unique approach integrates language learning with history, culture, art and customs, making studying all the more enjoyable and useful. We offer day and evening classes at many levels so you can find a course that matches your level of expertise. Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced speaker you’ll be impressed by the skills of our friendly tutors and how quickly your language skills improve. A Hebrew book Ivrit Min Ha’Hatchala is required for every Hebrew class, which can be purchased at the JW3 Box Office. Your book’s cost (£29) is not included in the course fee. To find out which level will be best for you, please visit www.jw3.org.uk/languages or contact Haggit Inbar-Littas, Head of Languages: haggit@jw3.org.uk | 020 7433 8972

HEBREW Total Beginners Familiar or not with the Hebrew alphabet, we recommend starting here in order to be able to read without vowels as well as to write and build up basic conversation. Not Quite Beginners For those who have started to read the Hebrew alphabet both in block and script and have a vocabulary of about 50 words. Beginners I For those who can read comfortably, form simple sentences, have knowledge of basic verbs in the present tense, infinitives and a vocabulary of 300-400 words. Beginners II A class for those who converse in Hebrew on basic topics comfortably using the present tense and infinitives. Learn the past tense and to use 700 to 800 words confidently. Beginners III Become confident handling the past tense, discussing newspaper headlines and listening to Hebrew recordings. Intermediate II The future tense is taught using newspapers and special TV programmes, there will be more developed conversations and further use of the future tense. Advanced I We will use a variety of media and elaborate on texts from newspapers to take your Hebrew to the next level.

Advanced III For those who know present, past and future tenses and read more advanced newspaper articles. Very Advanced Conversation Students will watch news from Israel and converse on leading topics of the day as well as other relevant topics.

YIDDISH Yiddish Not Quite Beginners For those who can read the Yiddish alphabet both in script and block letters, have a basic understanding of simple sentences as well as basic conversation, and a vocabulary of 50-75 words.

ARABIC Not Quite Beginners For those who know the alphabet and can ask and answer simple questions.

FRENCH Beginners III Improve your reading and conversation skills, and improve your vocabulary for conversing on general topics. Intermediate Improve your speaking skills and vocabulary through reading articles in French and discussing them. Advanced Conversation For confident French speakers. The group will discuss historical and topical items of interest.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

Languages Timetable WINTER/SPRING 2017 LANGUAGES TERM DATES Sunday 8 January – Friday 7 April Half Term from Monday 13 February – Sunday 19 February

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

French Advanced Conversation Patricia Zerah-Randisi 10am-12noon | £204

Hebrew Beginners III (Term II) Nurit Gance 10am-12noon | £204

Hebrew Beginners II (Term II) Haggit Inbar-Littas 10am-12noon | £204

Hebrew Intermediate II (Term III) Haggit Inbar-Littas 10am-1pm | £306

French Beginners III (Term III) Patricia Zerah-Randisi 10am-12noon | £204

Hebrew Intermediate II Rina Gurvitz 10am-12.30pm | £255

French Intermediate Patricia Zerah-Randisi 1-3pm | £204

Hebrew Advanced III Haggit Inbar-Littas 10am-12.30pm | £255

Arabic Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Vivien Mazin 7-9pm | £204

Hebrew Beginners II Hani Gani 7-9pm | £204

Hebrew Beginners I (Term II) Hani Gani 7-9pm | £204 Hebrew Beginners III Kimi (Michal) Waxman 7.30-9.30pm | £204 Hebrew Very Advanced Conversation Haggit Inbar-Littas 8-10pm | £204

Hebrew Advanced I Hani Gani 10am-12noon | £204 Hebrew Total Beginners Hani Gani 12.30-2.30pm | £204 Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term Ii) Rina Gurvitz 7-9pm | £204

Yiddish Not Quite Beginners Sima Beeri 7-9pm | £204 Hebrew Beginners I (Term III) Osnat Blauer-Rivlin 8-10pm | £204

THURSDAYS Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Haggit Inbar-Littas 10am-12noon | £204 Hebrew Total Beginners Tami Dayan-Zedek 7-9pm | £204 Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (group 1) Kimi (Michal) Waxman 7-9pm | £204 Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (group 2) Liat Aharonovitch 7-9pm | £204

FRIDAYS

Hebrew Intermediate II Nurit Gance 8-10pm | £204

Hebrew Total Beginners Ronit First-Kavisky 10am-12noon | £204

Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Liat Aharonovitch 11am-1pm | £204

Hebrew Intermediate II (Term II) Rina Wolgroh-Zolti 11am-1pm | £204

SUNDAYS Hebrew Beginners I Ronit First-Kavisky 11am-1pm | £204

Modern Sephardi Cooking ‘Probably the best restaurant to open in North West London in the last 10 years’ Giles Coren, The Times

www.zestatjw3.co.uk | 020 7433 8955

Event Listings SUNDAY 8 JANUARY Health and Fitness Taster Day

p20

MONDAY 9 JANUARY Tunisian Fish 7-10pm How To: Make Relationships Work 7.30-9pm

p16 p10

WEDNESDAY 11 JANUARY Challah For Hunger

6-9.15pm

p16

THURSDAY 12 JANUARY Abraham Debating Club

1-2pm

MONDAY 16 JANUARY Cutting It Fine: Knife Skills For Beginners

10am-1pm

p16

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY German-Jewish Emigration...

7.30-9pm

SUNDAY 22 JANUARY Hasidic Masters on the Couch

TUESDAY 14 MARCH How To: Look After Your Skin 7.30-8.30pm p11

8-9.30pm

WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH A Morning At The Opera Poetry Circle

MONDAY 23 JANUARY Ostrava & Its Jews Jewish Flavours Of Tripoli How To: Appreciate Antiques

2.30-4pm 7-10pm 7.30-9pm

p2 p17 p10

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY How To: Succeed In Social Media 7.30-9pm

p10

MONDAY 30 JANUARY Inspiring Thai

10am-1pm

p17

WEDNESDAY 1 FEBRUARY Book Circle

2-3.30pm

THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY Pardes Pop Up

7.30-10pm

TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY Celebrating Tu Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shvat, New Year For Trees

10am-12.30pm p17

WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY A Morning At The Opera Poetry Circle Challah For Hunger

11am-12noon 2-3.30pm 6-9.15pm

p9 p9 p16

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY Jewish Humour

7.30-9pm

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY Date Night

7.30-10pm

p17

SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY How To: Nurture Our Potential 1.30-5.30pm p10 TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY How To: Make Relationships Work 12noon-1.30pm p10

SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY Hasidic Masters on the Couch

8-9.30pm

WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH Book Circle

2-3.30pm

THURSDAY 2 MARCH A Memorable Mezze

10am-1pm

p17

SUNDAY 5 MARCH How To: Take a Great Shot

3-4pm

p10

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH Purim Baking with Pretty Sweet 10am-12.45pm p18 How To: Appreciate Antiques 1-2.30pm p10 Challah For Hunger 6-9.15pm p16 Felting 6.30-9.30pm p7

11am-12noon 2-3.30pm

p9 p9

THURSDAY 16 MARCH Georgia Brown & the East End 7.30-9pm

SUNDAY 19 MARCH Hasidic Masters on the Couch

8-9.30pm

MONDAY 20 MARCH Persian Feast How To: Optimise Your...

7-10pm p18 7.30-8.30pm p11

WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH The Ultimate Bagel Felting

10am-12.30pm p18 6.30-9.30pm p7

THURSDAY 23 MARCH Reinventing Ritual

7.30-9.30pm

MONDAY 27 MARCH Perfecting Pesach How To: Buy Or Let A Home

7-10pm p18 7.30-8.30pm p11

TUESDAY 28 MARCH How To: Manage Modern...

7.30-8.30pm p11

WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH Challah For Hunger Felting

6-9.15pm p16 6.30-9.30pm p7

THURSDAY 30 MARCH More Than Matza Brei Reinventing Ritual

10am-12.30pm p18 7.30-9.30pm p7

WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL Book Circle

2-3.30pm

Courses

Please check the relevant page for exact dates of each course.

WINTER/SPRING 2017 TERM DATES (For the Languages timetable & term dates see p13) Monday 9 January – Friday 7 April

MONDAYS Children Of Abraham 10am-12noon p5 Feldenkrais 10.30am-11.30pm p22 Hebrew Calligraphy 10.30am-12.30pm p7 Weekly Wisdom 10.30am-12.30pm p5 Open Art Studio 10.30am-1pm p6 The Palestinian Narrative from a Zionist Perspective 12.30am-2pm p5 Current Affairs 2-3.30pm

Krav Maga: Kids Foundation (11-13) 5-6pm p25 Krav Maga: Kids Foundation (14-16) 6-7pm p25 Zumba® Fitness for Women 6.15-7.15pm

p22

Young Professionals Mindfulness 7-8.30pm p24 Creative Writing 7.30-9pm p8

TUESDAYS Celebrating Tu B’Shvat, New Year for Trees 10am-12.30pm p17

Fresh Thinking on the Holocaust 10.30am-12.30pm

Zumba® Gold for Women 12noon-12.50pm p23 Knitting & Crocheting without Stress 1-3pm p9 Bridge Intermediate/ Advanced 1.30-3.30pm p8 Everyday Exercises 2-3pm p22 Make Mine a Memoir 2-3.30pm p8 Krav Maga: Kids Intermediate (11-13) 5-6pm p25 Krav Maga: Kids Intermediate (14-16) 6-7pm p25 Acro-Yoga 7-8pm p24 What Is & What Was Zionism? 7.30-9pm p3 The Ace Special 8.15-9.15pm p24

WEDNESDAYS Brains at Breakfast: The Jew in the Modern World 8-9am p1 Brains at Breakfast: The Dark Valley 8-9am p1

Tolerance & Terrorism 10.30am-12noon p4 Drawing For The Perplexed 10.30am-12.30pm p6 Antisemitism: The Longest Hatred 10.30am-12.30pm p1 The Three Rs: Rebellion, Rising & Revolutions 12.15-1.45pm p2

p23

Divided By 20 Miles of Water: Britain’s Tortuous Relations with Europe 10.30am-12.30pm p2 Modern Jewish Literature 10.30am-12.30pm p5

Pilates Gold Unsolved Murder Mysteries 10.45-11.45am p23 2-3.30pm p2 Poets On Paintings 12.30-2pm p9 Judaism & Christianity: A Parting of the Ways Abraham Debating Club 2-3.30pm p3 1-2pm p8 In The Loop World Hotspots 4.30-5.30pm p9 2-3.30pm p2 Feldenkrais Chess 6.15-7.15pm p22 2.30-4.30pm p8 Young Professionals Photography Cooking Series 7.30-9.30pm p7 7-10pm p16 20s Charleston & Jazz Roots Contemporary Jazz Dance 8-9pm p23 7.30-8.30pm p24 Belly Dancing (Beginners) 7.30-8.30pm p22

SUNDAYS

Krav Maga: The Audacity Of The Jews Women Foundation 7.30-9.30pm p5 10-11.20am p26 Figurative Sculpture 7.30-9.30pm p6 Portraiture 7.30-9.30pm

Body Book 7.30-9.30pm

p22

Modern Jewish History 10.30am-12.30pm p1

Children Of Abraham 10am-12noon p5

Belly Dancing (Intermediate) 8.30-9.30pm

Bridge Beginners/Improvers 10.30am-12.30pm p8

Feldenkrais Gold 10.30-11.30am

Lindy Hop, Swing & Jive 8.30-9.30pm p24

p23

THURSDAYS Pilates 9.30-10.30am

Krav Maga: Women Intermediate 11.30am-12.50pm p26 80s Aerobics 6.30-7.30pm

p24

Krav Maga: Adult Foundation 7-8.30pm p26

Food

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FOOD & DRINK Monday 27 March

PERFECTING PESACH Demonstration, 7-10pm, £45, £40 web advance SILVIA NACAMULLI Tuesday 8 March

PURIM BAKING WITH PRETTY SWEET Workshop, 10am-12.45pm, £40, £35 web advance FRITZI KAIN & SHARON TRAUB Join Fritzi and Sharon from Pretty Sweet Hampstead for a hands-on lesson in all things Purim! You’ll bake hamantaschen and learn how to make mouthwatering fillings, including plum jam, apricot and chocolate, and bake and decorate delicious, buttery Purim cookies. You’ll also pack your own mishloach manot ready to give away. Monday 20 March

PERSIAN FEAST Workshop, 7-10pm, £45, £39 web advance LINDA DANGOOR Nowruz (20 March 2017) is the ancient Persian festival of spring. Come and watch Linda Dangoor cook some of its delicious celebratory dishes and taste delights such as kuku sabzi (Persian herb frittata), sabsi polo (herb rice with fish or egg), halva, and paradise custard (almond milk pudding).

In this inspiring class, Silvia shares innovative ideas for a Pesach feast with an Italian twist. Bringing to life an ancient but thriving cuisine, Silvia will demonstrate dishes from her new book Jewish Flavours of Italy. Recipes include world-renowned carciofi alla Giudia (Roman-Jewish style fried artichokes), zuppa imperiale di Pesach (chicken and beef soup with Italian-style matzah balls), delicious Roman abbacchio brodettato (lamb cutlets with a lemon and egg sauce), a delicate carrot and almond cake and Silvia’s charoset. Thursday 30 March

MORE THAN MATZA BREI Workshop, 10am-12.30pm, £45, £40 web advance VICTORIA PREVER Aprons on for a hands-on class with JC Food Editor, Victoria Prever, who will be sharing her Pesadic secrets for a delicious Passover. The recipes will include ‘no grain-ola’, blueberry and banana bubelach and shakshuka. You’ll leave the class with a new range of Pesadic options.

FAITH-BASED SOCIAL ACTION COOKING

Wednesday 22 March

Workshop, Free, advanced booking required

THE ULTIMATE BAGEL

Come along and meet like-minded people from other faiths while getting stuck into some hands-on social action. JW3 and Mitzvah Day, together with different faith communities, will be running a number of daytime sessions where you’ll get the chance to cook food for the homeless together. A chance to address a key social issue from different perspectives. For information on dates or to book, contact Charlie at Mitzvah Day: charlotte@mitzvahday.org.uk, or call 020 3747 9963.

Workshop, 10am-12.30pm, £35, £30 web advance DAVID MENDES David Mendes, Executive Pastry Chef of Mr Baker, will be teaching you how to make, roll, store, shape and bake dough and bake a range of bagels - including onion, walnut, dried fruit, ras el hanout, rock salt and, yes, cream cheese and smoked salmon. Everyone will take away bagels to eat at home. 18

JW3 IS A CHARITY. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Please make a donation next time you buy a ticket Every single pound makes a tangible difference. Your support will sustain us into the future and enable us to continue providing engaging, educational and fun events for a diverse audience.

To find out about other opportunities please contact Sharon, Nikki or Chantelle, the JW3 Development Team, on 020 7433 8962. www.jw3.org.uk/donate Registered Charity No. 1156248

Health

& Fitness

Health and Fitness Taster Day Sunday 8 January Join us for a day of diverse health and fitness sessions to put you on the right foot heading into 2017. Come along to just one or pick a few through the day for a discount. £8 per session, 2 sessions for £15, 3 sessions for £21, 4 sessions for £24

11-11.45am

12noon-12.45pm

HEALTHY JUICING

ACE LIFESTYLE

JUDI ROSE & DR JACKIE LEWIS

ANNA SCHUCHMAN & CHARLOTTE WIKLER

For mouthwatering recipes and the latest thinking on healthy eating from sugar to superfoods, join Judi Rose, cookbook author and Dr Jackie Lewis, a GP with a special interest in nutrition and the Israelistyle diet. Jackie will answer your questions on diet, while Judi shows how to make flavour-packed healthy dishes.

A great mix of bodyweight strengthening exercises, followed by abs and core exercises and ending with a burst of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) to fire up that metabolism.

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ DANCE IRÈNE WERNLI Learn how to use and combine movements attached to jazz and contemporary dance in an innovative class with Irène.

TAP RHYTHM IRÈNE WERNLI Learn how to make music with your feet! An introductory class to show you more about this unique form of dance.

20s CHARLESTON & JAZZ ROOTS SIMON SELMON Distinguish your Suzi Q from your Trucking and learn the moves you’d see in an old 30s movie.

ACRO-YOGA JESSE SAUNDERS Learn to fly! Trust, support and be supported, give and receive weight. Working in pairs, you’ll safely lift each other off the ground, spin, turn, twist and flip.

HEALTHY JUICING JUDI ROSE & DR JACKIE LEWIS See 11am session for details.

TASTER DAY DETOX MEAL OFFER A new superfood salad will be served in our restaurant and café, Zest, along with a healthy smoothie, as part of our £10 meal deal. Enjoy a delicious break and then get back to a full afternoon of classes. www.zestatjw3.co.uk | 020 7433 8955

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

1-1.45pm LINDY HOP SIMON SELMON For total beginners who want to learn how to dance some wonderful steps. No experience necessary or partner required.

STREET SAFE LONDON KRAV MAGA TEAM Based on the principals of Krav Maga, this fun-packed taster draws on on real life scenarios and the self-defence tools to deal with them.

2-2.45pm

3-3.45pm FELDENKRAIS ORNA DALE ELIASHIV The Feldenkrais Method is a gentle approach designed to bring about a greater ease, flexibility and range in our movements.

TOP FIVE HEALTHY FOOD TRENDS FOR 2017

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENCE

EDWARD BERGEN

A self-defence taster workshop designed specifically for women - learn the skills necessary to deal with common threats and attacks on the street. Based on the principals of Krav Maga.

Which superfoods will dominate the food market in 2017? Edward Bergen, consultant at market intelligence company Mintel, will present his forecast for the next 12 months. In addition to hearing about expected trends you’ll leave with new ideas for tasty and healthy food options.

KRAV MAGA LONDON KRAV MAGA TEAM Krav Maga is recognised as the world’s most effective form of self-defence. It’s fun, quick to learn and easy to retain.

BELLY DANCING

LONDON KRAV MAGA TEAM

PILATES RONELLE SOLOMON Pilates improves posture, enhances muscle tone and body shape, and helps to correct muscle imbalances and weaknesses. Please bring your own mat or towel to lie on and wear comfortable clothing.

4-4.45pm

FREDERIQUE ASSOR Belly Dancing has many positive effects on the body: improving posture, muscle toning, reducing stress, improving happiness, weight loss, exercising arms and connecting your body to different rhythms and music.

COUPLES COMBAT LONDON KRAV MAGA TEAM Bring a friend or loved one and try a dynamic self-defence workshop using techniques taken from the Krav Maga system. A fast paced session of selfdefence and punching drills. 21

HEALTH & FITNESS

FELDENKRAIS Mondays 9 January - 3 April No class 6 February 10.30-11.30am, £12.50 per session, £50 for 5 sessions, £120 for the 12 week course or Wednesdays 11 January - 29 March 6.15-7.15pm, £12.50 per session, £50 for 5 sessions, £120 for the 12 week course ORNA DALE ELIASHIV The Feldenkrais Method is a gentle approach designed to bring about a greater ease, flexibility and range in our movements. By realising more of your capability for movement and comfort, you’ll enjoy greater vitality and health. Reaching deep, the method promotes a sense of wellbeing, relaxation and better focus. Mondays 9 January - 27 March

ZUMBA® FITNESS FOR WOMEN 6.15-7.15pm, £12.50 per session, £50 for 5 sessions, £100 for the 12 week course LOVE2DANCEUK These classes are specifically designed for beginners, those with injury or for anyone needing a lower impact class. They still have the same fantastic, inspirational music and easy to follow dance moves as a regular Zumba class. You’ll leave every session feeling happy, empowered and full of energy!

Tuesdays 10 January - 4 April No classes in March

EVERYDAY EXERCISES 2-3pm, £12.50 per session, £90 for the 9 week course TAMIR GRANT Join us to discover great ideas on how to exercise for health, fitness and improving your well-being. This class is for anyone who wants to pick upbasic knowledge of how to stretch and work their body or wants a regular class to keep in good health. Pick up tips of how to use everyday ‘around the home’ props and learn varieties on the best exercises for you as an individual.

Wednesdays 11 January - 1 March No classes 15 February

BELLY DANCING 7.30-8.30pm Beginners 8.30-9.30pm Intermediate £12.50 per session, £70 for either 7 week course FREDERIQUE ASSOR Belly dancing has many positive effects on the body. The beginners class is for students with no belly dancing experience and those wishing to review their basic abilities. The intermediate class is for those who have already taken belly dance classes. You’ll learn full Egyptian choreography which will help you to connect your mind and body, get the most accurate technique and isolate your muscles.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Tuesdays 10 January - 28 April No classes 14 & 21 April

ZUMBA® GOLD FOR WOMEN 12noon-12.50pm, £12.50 per session, £100 for the 10 week course LOVE2DANCEUK These classes have fantastic, inspirational music and easy to follow dance moves. You’ll leave every session feeling happy, empowered and full of energy! Wednesdays 11 January - 29 March

FELDENKRAIS GOLD 10.30-11.30am, £12.50 per session, £100 for the 12 week course ORNA DALE ELIASHIV Feldenkrais Gold offers a lighter, more subtle range from the regular Feldenkrais classes here at JW3, suitable also for people who struggle with pain or restricted mobility. As your body extends the possibilities for mobility, your brain awakens to form new connections between its nerves cells - keepig it alert and vital.

Thursdays 12 January - 9 March No class 26 January

CONTEMPORARY JAZZ DANCE 8-9pm, £12.50 per session, £80 for the 8 week course IRÈNE WERNLI Learn how to use and combine movements attached to jazz and contemporary dance. After an in-depth warm up, kept at a gentle pace, the classes have a detailed focus on alignment, strength and flexibility. Short movement phrases will encourage coordination, musicality and enjoyment of dance. You’ll find yourself shimmying, twisting and sliding in old school and modern ways. Irène provides gentle corrections throughout the class and teaches with enthusiasm and humour to create a nurturing environment for all levels and ages! Thursdays 12 January - 23 March

PILATES 9.30-10.30am, £10 per session, £40 for 5 sessions RONELLE SOLOMON

Thursdays 12 January - 20 March

PILATES GOLD 10.45-11.45am, £10 per session, £40 for 5 sessions RONELLE SOLOMON Pilates Gold classes are suited to the less active mature adult, beginners or those with injuries. These classes will benefit those who wish to improve their posture and mobility, as well as vascular function, balance and quality of life. They’ll leave you with a renewed sense of well-being and confidence.

Pilates improves posture, enhances muscle tone and body chape, and helps to correct muscle imbalances and weaknesses, A mind and body experience for men and women all ages that will leave you feeling energised and relaxed. Please bring your own mat or towel to lie on and wear comfortable clothing.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Tuesdays 17 January - 21 February

Tuesdays 17 January - 28 February

THE ACE SPECIAL

ACRO-YOGA

8.15-9.15pm, £12.50 per session, £60 for 6 sessions

7-8pm, £12.50 per session, £70 for 7 sessions

ACE LIFESTYLE

JESSE SAUNDERS

Specially created sessions bringing the best of all Ace Lifestyle classes. This workout is designed specifically for you! It is a great mix of bodyweight strengthening exercises, followed by abs and core exercises and ending with a burst of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) to fire up that metabolism, leaving you to finish your workout on a high!

Learn to fly! Trust support and be supported, give and receive weight. Working in pairs you’ll safely lift each other off the ground, spin, turn, twist and flip. Learn to soften and let go in ways you never thought possible in a class which is great for exercise, movement and working with others. Our most popular Health & Fitness class of summer 2016.

Wednesdays 8 March - 26 April

Sundays 5 February - 19 March

20s CHARLESTON & JAZZ ROOTS

80s AEROBICS

7.30-8.30pm, £12.50 per session, £60 for 6 sessions

6.30-7.30pm, £12.50 per session, £70 for the 7 week course

SIMON SELMON

FRANKIE TAYLOR

During the 1920s and 1930s dances like the Charleston, the Big Apple and Boogie were all the rage. Distinguish your Suzi Q from your Trucking and learn the moves you’d see in an old 30s movie. Think of it like tap dance without taps. It’s fun, it’s friendly and you’ll work up a sweat. Suitable for guys and girls of all levels and ages.

A dynamic mix of high energy dance aerobics, incorporating body conditioning and callanetics. This class is a fun, high intensity workout, all to the best of 80s music! Dressing up in leotard and legwarmers is desired, but not essential! Guaranteed to make you sweat and make you smile.

Wednesdays 8 March - 26 April

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MINDFULNESS

Mondays 6 - 20 March

LINDY HOP, SWING & JIVE 8.30-9.30pm, £12.50 per session, £60 for 6 sessions SIMON SELMON A general level class suitable for total beginners who want to learn how to dance through to those with experience who just want to learn a few new steps. No experience necessary or partner required. 24

7-8.30pm, £75 for the 3 week course In a busy world we can all feel overwhelmed by how much there is to do. Take some much needed time to turn inwards and focus your awareness on yourself and your state of being. For those in their 20s and 30s.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk

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. Please note that all courses are booked per season and cannot be booked on a per session basis. Prices include VAT. For more information, term dates, registration and payment please visit the London Krav Maga website: www.londonkravmaga.com/JW3 Any other questions please email: info@londonkravmaga.com Mondays 9 January – 3 April

Tuesdays 10 January – 4 April

KIDS FOUNDATION

KIDS INTERMEDIATE

Ages 11-13: 5-6pm; Ages 14-16: 6-7pm £169 for the 13 week course Krav Maga is easy to learn and retain. Israeli-trained and registered instructors teach you how to defend yourself against attacks in the street as well as how to fight back. As well as improving their ability to respond quickly, students learn how to resolve problems whilst under stress.

Ages 11-13: 5-6pm; Ages 14-16: 6-7pm £169 for the 13 week course The Krav Maga intermediate programme is open to both genders. Designed for those who have taken the Foundation course, the classes will further develop striking and defensive abilities, as well as mental awareness of conflict situations, and provide the opportunity for students to continue to progress through the grades.

KRAV MAGA

Sundays 8 January – 2 April

Sundays to Wednesdays, all year

ADULT FOUNDATION

PRACTITIONER PROGRAMME

7-8.30pm, £195 for the 13 week course 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. We simulate the stress of a real attack without compromising your safety. The courses last for 13 weeks. But please book soon, these foundation courses sell out quickly.

For students who have completed our Foundation Course (or who have prior experience) the Practitioner Programme takes your training to the next level. You will be taken through all the Practitioner grades (1-5) over a 30-month period. There are seven sessions per week to choose from – running Sunday to Wednesday – split by level. Fees are payable by month and depend on payment options chosen. For details see http://tinyurl.com/zrn2csl

Sundays 8 January - 9 April No class 12 March

WOMEN FOUNDATION 10-11.20am, £195 for the 13 week course If you’re a woman over 16, let us teach you how to defend yourself against common threats and attacks in all sorts of environments and gain the skills to fight back. We only use Israeli-trained and registered instructors, specifically qualified to teach women, using gender-appropriate methods and material. Sundays 8 January - 9 April No class 12 March

WOMEN INTERMEDIATE 11.30am-12.50pm, £195 for the 13 week course For women over 16 who have completed the Foundation course. Learn more skills to defend yourself and fight back with registered Israeli-trained instructors. 26

Classes

& Courses info

HOW TO REGISTER For details of how to book, see the back cover.

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS See the back cover. Full details can be found on our website, or call the Box Office for more information.

BURSARIES 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. This Bursary Fund is available due to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to donate, please contact our Development Department at info@jw3development.org.uk or call 020 7433 8962.

REFUND POLICY Refunds for classes and courses are generally not given, except at JW3’s discretion (unless we cancel the class or course, in which case refunds are automatic) when JW3 receives at least five working days’ notice of withdrawal before the course is due to start. Where possible, a credit note will be issued and must be redeemed within six months of issue, after which it will automatically lapse. JW3 cannot be held responsible for changes due to an individual’s personal circumstances which might prevent attendance.

VOUCHERS · Classes & courses vouchers are ideal if you want flexibility. · Vouchers are sold in sheets of 10, at a cost of £195 (price held for this year). · Vouchers can be redeemed at the JW3 Box Office against a wide range of courses and classes at JW3. There are exclusions from the scheme – please visit www.jw3.org.uk/vouchers or call the Box Office for details. · Vouchers purchased during this academic year are valid until August 2017. · Where classes are full, priority is given to those already booked. · Vouchers are non-negotiable and non-refundable. · Voucher students are not added to class registers and cannot be informed of date or teacher changes. · Vouchers can be transferred to or swapped with other individuals. All listings are correct at time of going to press and they are subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes to events, classes and courses as advertised, if they are over or undersubscribed. We reserve the right to refuse admission in reasonable circumstances. Where you have allocated seats, we have the right to change them to others of equal value. 27

JW3 MEMBERSHIP Join us as a Member for as little as £45, and receive a range of great benefits, as well as being able to bask in the knowledge that you’re supporting JW3’s work: 10% off tickets to most of our events and courses | 10% off food at Zest Members-only promotions | Special offers from our partner organisations Our season guides mailed to you three times per year www.jw3.org.uk/become-member

JW3 CINEMA Our boutique cinema screens a weekly mix of the best new releases from around the world, plus Jewish and Israeli films curated by our partner UK Jewish Film. There are also regular special screenings including #FilmNightOut, a monthly cinema series for those in their 20s and 30s, and Family Films on Sundays. For full details visit www.jw3.org.uk/cinema or pick up our monthly Cinema Guide. 28

JW3 would like to thank our generous donors for their support FOUNDATION BENEFACTOR Clore Duffield Foundation

JW3 Major Benefactors Sir Trevor Chinn CVO & Lady Susan Chinn CBE City Bridge Trust Dr Naim Dangoor CBE z"l Barbara & Mick Davis The Dorfman Foundation Caroline Elton & Andrew Franklin Alan & Sabine Howard International Charitable Fund Richard & Pamela Jacobs David & Denise Joseph Clive & Helene Kahn Klein & Cantor Families The Morris Leigh Foundaton Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Foundation Nicola & Harold Pasha Pears Foundation The Rayne Trust David & Alex Rhodes Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe Family of Mr Basil Sandelson Donald Sussman Nick Viner & Victoria Boyarsky Garfield Weston Foundation JW3 Benefactors Richard & Patricia Beecham Elliot Bernerd Tara Bernerd & Partners The Black Family Toby & Sharon Coppel The J Isaacs Charitable Trust Jonathan Lourie Richard & Patricia Millett The Nohr Family Outset Contemporary Art Fund Roche Bobois

The Cyril Shack Trust Shoresh Foundation UJIA JW3 Patrons Susan Bernerd MBE & Roger Samuel Moss The Bluston Charitable Settlement Diane & Roy Dantzic Dwek Family Charitable Trust Clare & David Kershaw Lord & Lady Kestenbaum Pauline & Lennie Lander The Jonathan Levy & Charles Rifkind Charitable Settlement Philippa & Richard Mintz Edna & Mandy Moross Deborah Querub & Eitan Schwartz Jamie & Joey Ritblat The Wigoder Family Foundation Derek & Deborah Zissman LJCC Ruth Berkowitz Charitable Trust Bertha Foundation Bertie Black Foundation Michael & Bettina Bradfield Alan & Caroline Brill The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aid Committee Charitable Fund Stanley Cohen OBE & Joy Cohen The Sidney & Elizabeth Corob Charitable Trust CST Neil & Beryl Davis The Finnart House School Trust Sir Michael & Lady Heller

The Jewish Youth Fund Kaye Family - Aimwell Charitable Trust The Kirsh Foundation Wendy Fisher The Catherine Lewis Foundation Stanley & Zea Lewis John Lyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charity M&C Trust Clive Marks OBE & the Hon Adrianne Marks Michael & Jeanette Marx Joanna Millan Allan & Diana Morgenthau Pears Foundation Presidents Club Charitable Trust Rubin Foundation Edmond J Safra Marc & Emma Samuels Philanthropic Foundation K C Shasha Charitable Foundation Sheinman Family Archie Sherman Charitable Trust Harvey & Jane Spack Sir Sigmund Sternberg KC*SG z"l Tony Tabatznik Richard & Diana Toeman MBE The Dyna & Fala Weinstock Charitable Trust Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust And our many other supporters and members.

VISIT US HOW TO BOOK TICKETS Tickets may be booked via our secure website 24 hours a day, by phone, or in person at JW3 during opening hours. We do not charge a booking fee. All listings are correct at time of going to press and may be subject to change. Check the website for more information. If an event is cancelled or abandoned, tickets will be refunded or exchanged. Please see our website for details of our latecomers, photography, video and recording policies. CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS We offer concessions on many of our ticket prices for several groups, including 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. Become a JW3 Member to receive 10% discount on most events. Visit www.jw3.org.uk/become-member for more details. Group booking discount: Buy nine tickets for the same event at the same time and get the tenth one free. Please call the Box Office to book. Terms and conditions may apply to concessions and discounts. BURSARIES Our Bursary Fund is available to those who cannot meet the full cost of a course or event.

The Six Point Foundation survivor enrichment programme grant can, at JW3’s discretion, provide an 80% reduction for entrance to a wide range of events at JW3 for those Holocaust survivors and refugees who would like to attend but have financial needs. The Six Point Foundation grant can also assist with transport costs, carers and other relevant accessibility costs for those unable to meet these costs themselves.

To apply, please email Ziva Ambalo in confidence at ziva@jw3.org.uk ACCESS JW3 is an accessible building for people with physical impairments. Wheelchair accessible. The JW3 Cinema and Howard Hall both have a hearing loop. For further details regarding access requirements and bookings, please visit www.jw3.org.uk or call the Box Office. 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.

OPENING HOURS* Sunday 9am-11pm Monday-Thursday 9am-11pm Friday 9am-Various Saturday Various *Opening hours are subject to occasional variation – please check our website for full details.

JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET Box Office +44 (0)20 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk

JW3 is a Jewish community centre with a kosher restaurant, café and bar – 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 and Zest will be closed. Further details available on request. JW3 Trust Ltd is a registered charity, No. 1117644. JW3 Trading Ltd, registered company No. 7686352 (England and Wales), is a wholly owned subsidiary of JW3 Trust Ltd.