This article examines the relationship between the 'othering' of Irish and Jewish communities in London up to the end of the 1920s, and punitive action and harassment against these minorities on the part of the British state. Beginning by looking at early articulations of antisemitic and anti-...
"Usually, yes, and obviously in the Jewish area of London where I live, there are no issues. But when I traveled to Manchester, I wore a hat that covered my kippah. In central London, I do wear a kippah, but it feels uncomfortable. I think there isn't a single Jew here who hasn...
synagogues to the ornate decorations of medieval manuscripts, Jewish art evolved alongside Jewish communities, reflecting their experiences and values. The art of the Jewish people has always been deeply intertwined with their history and culture, serving as a visual representation of their collective ...
FESTIVALS IN ISRAEL Range of festivals in Israel throughout the year. view details ISRAEL Ongoing events throughout the year GET INVOLVED WITH THE JEWISH AGENCY From founding and building the State of Israel to planting the seeds of friendship between Jewish communities separated by distance, sin...
FESTIVALS IN ISRAEL Range of festivals in Israel throughout the year. view details ISRAEL Ongoing events throughout the year GET INVOLVED WITH THE JEWISH AGENCY From founding and building the State of Israel to planting the seeds of friendship between Jewish communities separated by distance, sin...
From the Museum of the Jewish People - Database of Jewish Communities World Council of Masorti (Conservative) Synagogues In London: Visit theBevis Marks Synagogue The oldest Synagogue in London TheSaint Petersburgh Place Synagogue Bayswater London W 2 ...
The AvotaynuDNA-sponsored Genetic Census of the Jewish People enters its third year with active DNA testing being carried out within Jewish communities on six continents. As described previously in the pages of AVOTAYNU, the purpose of the project is to […] ...
Most Jews are increasingly found in a handful of developed and democratic countries, with tens of communities currently below sufficient critical mass needed to sustain viable community institutions. This chapter carefully reviews different approaches to Jewish population definitions and the highly variable ...
Four Jewish schools in north London are closing their doors "in the interests of the safety of our precious children". Torah Vodaas Primary School in Edgware, Ateres Beis Yaakov Primary School in Colindale, and Menorah High School in Neasden, informed parents on Thursday evening the...
but that genetic variant is also found among other religious and ethnic groups. In addition, researchers in the emerging field of epigenetics —which investigates how environmental factors can affect genetic expression —have found evidencethat communities that have suffered from trauma and persecution ca...