JCUK Members
- Organisation - Director
Website
- Ajex - Henry Morris
www.ajex.org.uk
- Ben Uri Jewish museum of Art - David Glasser
www.benuri.org.uk
details - Board of Deputies of British Jews - Henry Grunwald
www.bod.org.uk - Brighton Jewish Music Festival - Danny Harmony
www.harmonyculture.com - Bristol Cultural Institute Davar
www.davarbristol.com
details - British Library Hebrew Manuscripts - Ilana Tahan
www.bl.uk - Carmel Arts - Carmel Hart
- Culture Department Israeli Embassy
www.israel-embassy.org.uk - Greenbaum - Kyla FRAM
www.jmi.org.uk
details - European Association for Jewish Culture - Lena Stanley-Clamp
www.jpr.org.uk
www.jewishcultureineurope.org
details - European Day of Jewish Culture - Heritage Valerie Bello
www.jewisheritage.org
details - Harcombe, Sebastian
www.liederkreis.co.uk
details - Hafla - Jeremy Haneman
www.hafla.org
details
- Holocaust Education Centre (Beth Shalom) www.bethshalom.com
- Israel Folk Dance Institute - Maurice Stone
www.ifdiuk.org
details - Jewish Book Council -
Geraldine D’Amico
www.jewishbookweek.com
- Jewish East End Celebration Society - Clive Bettington
www.jeecs.org.uk
details - Jewish Chronicle Jewish Arts - Alan Montague
www.thejc.com - Jewish Chronicle Festival - Tim Supple
- Jewish Community Centre for London - Juliet Simmons
www.jewishcommunitycentre.org.uk
details - Jewish Museum - The Director
www.jewishmuseum.org.uk
details
- Jewish Music Institute - Geraldine Auerbach MBE
www.jmi.org.uk
details
- Jewish Quarterly - Matthew Reisz
www.jewishquarterly.org - Jewish Renaissance - Janet Levin
www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk
details - Jewish Studies Institute UCL (events) - Sara Martin
www.ucl.ac.uk - Jewish Youth Orchestra - Barry Sampson
www.jyo.org.uk
details - JFS School - Dame Ruth Robins DBE
www.jfs.brent.sch.uk - Lauderdale House - Carolyn Naish
www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk - Leeds International Jewish Theatre Festival - Helen Frais
www.ljtf.org
details - Limmud - Claire Mandel
www.limmud.org - London Jewish Cultural Centre - Joanna Newman
www.ljcc.org.uk
details
- MultiExposure - Sandra Jacobs
www.multi-exposure.com
details - Museum of London - Carol Seigal
www.museumoflondon.org.uk - New End Theatre - Brian Daniels
www.newendtheatre.co.uk - Pascal Theatre Company - Julia Pascal
www.pascal-theatre.com - Phoenix Cinema - Jo Baily
www.phoenixcinema.co.uk - Sephardi Centre - Idit Temerlies
- Sinclair House - Redbridge Community Centre
www.jewishcare.org
details - SOAS Jewish Studies - Colin Shindler
www.soas.org.uk - Spiro Ark - Nitza Spiro
www.spiroark.org
details
- Study of Migration QMW - Anne Kershen
www.qmul.ac.uk - Tower of Bagel - Penelope Solomon
- UK Jewish Film Festival - Judy Ironside
www.ukjewishfilmfestival.org.uk
details
- Michelene Wandor
www.mwandor.co.uk
details - West London Synagogue Culture - Glenn Sujo
www.wls.org.uk - Wiener Library - Ben Barkow
www.wienerlibrary.co.uk - YaD Arts - Josephine Burton
www.yadarts.com
details
- Yiddish Theatre Historian - David Mazower
www.yiddish.org.uk
Ben Uri Gallery , The London Jewish Museum of Art
Ben
Uri Gallery, The London Jewish Museum of Art, was founded by Russian
born artist Lazar Berson in the East End of London in 1915 and is Britain ’s
oldest Jewish cultural organisation. Its mission is to inform the widest
public in Britain and abroad of the life, work and contribution of British
and European artists of Jewish descent examined alongside their contemporaries
as a seamless part of the rich mosaic of the national cultural heritage.
Ben Uri works in partnership with international museums addressing audiences
from across the wide ethnic divides in the mainstream cultural arena.
It has the world’s largest and most important collection of its
kind and continues to acquire world-class works that further enhance
the collection. The current 2-floor interim exhibition gallery in Boundary
Road , St John’s Wood concentrates on hosting 6 temporary exhibitions
per year and the collection is not at the moment on permanent display.
www.benuri.org.uk
Bristol Cultural Institute Davar
Davar, the Jewish Cultural Institute in Bristol and the South West
is an independent organisation that promotes a year round programme of
Jewish cultural events for the general public including films, lectures,
art exhibitions, concerts, workshops and literary events. Davar also
produces a Newsletter providing news and information about its own and
related events.
www.davarbristol.com
Kyla Greenbaum, FRAM
Distinguished composer Kyla Greenbaum
was born into a musical family and studied at the Royal Academy of Music
(RAM) and in Budapest . As a pianist she made her debut with the BBC
Symphony Orchestra and since 1945 has given over 200 television and radio
performances. She has long engaged in innovative teaching programmes
as a professor at the RAM, Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London
and the University of Toronto . As a composer some of her works are infused
with Jewish themes and Kyla has worked in the theatre also composing
music for many of Julia Pascal’s Jewish related plays.
www.jmi.org.uk
The European Association for Jewish Culture is an independent
grant-making body. Its mission is to foster and support artistic creativity
and achievement, and encourage access to Jewish culture across Europe
.
The aims of Association include: supporting new work and performances
that address the Jewish experience; encouraging a diversity of voices
and forms of expression; creating synergies between artists, presenters,
sponsors and audiences; promoting the mobility of performances, exhibitions
and artists in Europe ; fostering a better understanding and appreciation
of Jewish culture. Grant programmes and guidelines on how to apply are
published on the EAJC website. Director: Lena Stanley-Clamp
www.jewishcultureineurope.org
European Day of Jewish Heritage and Culture
On this day in early September each year, Jewish buildings and sites across
the UK and Europe are opened to the public, and walks, talks and events
are held highlighting the Jewish cultural heritage and its role in the
rich tapestry of communities in European Countries. This event was initiated
in 1996 in the Alsace by the B'nai B'rith Lodge in Strasbourg. It has
since gathered momentum and is now organised by a partnership between
B'nai B'rith Europe, the European Council of Jewish Communities and the
Red de Juderias de Espana (Route of Jewish Spanish Jewry) and is included
in the Council of Europe's project, ‘Europe - A Common Heritage’.
This day in Britain is co-ordinated by B'nai B'rith in the UK which also
supports a wide range of cultural and social programmes.
www.jewisheritage.org
Sebastian Harcombe
Sebastian Harcombe is an actor and director who often
uses themes of Jewish interest in his work. His new London-based company
Liederkreis, is dedicated to the exploration of lieder and classical
art song bringing classical musicians together with theatre practitioners,
to produce fully dramatized performances in theatres and site-specific
environments. Dreamlives, in May 2006 at the New End Theatre, Hampstead,
uses songs by contemporaries of Freud - to examine his explosive influence
on the music of his time and commemorate the 150th anniversary of his
birth. Sebastian will also take the lead role in the Pamela Howard production
of the play about Menasseh ben Israel for the London Jewish Cultural
Centre in the autumn.
T. 020 7586 7913
www.liederkreis.co.uk
HAFLA is a London-based organisation creating cultural events,
celebrating a vision of peace and prosperity in the Middle East . We bring
together Israelis and Palestinians, Muslims, Arabs and Jews and all people
who are committed to creating peace in this part of the world. We have
a vision of the Middle East where each of the many and extraordinary cultures
present there acknowledge, love and respect each other, as much for the
many obvious similarities as well as the differences. We therefore focus
on creating events that provide a platform for artists from many disciplines
to express their vision of life in this part of the world, and we ask
our audiences to share in this cultural feast!
For further info call Chairman Jeremy Haneman 0780 372 9215,
www.hafla.org
Israel Folk Dance Institute (IFDI)
Founded in 1979, the activities of IFDI through the powerful media of
song and dance, bring a strong cultural identity to community groups across
the UK. They present weekly dance classes, programmes in schools, children’s
dance festivals, student’s campus tours and teacher training courses.
IFDI also builds a bridge between isolated Jewish communities in Eastern
Europe and the Former Soviet Union and their counterparts in Western Europe
and the USA through their popular summer workshops. Their programmes highlight
Jewish heritage and culture and promote dialogue and interaction across
cultures throughout the world. Work in the UK includes For more information
020 8446 6427
www.ifdiuk.org
Jewish East End Celebration Society (JEECS)
The Jewish East End Celebration Society was established in March 2003
to identify, document, research, celebrate and preserve this Jewish heritage
in the East End of London for future generations. The Society will not
romanticise nor glorify the conditions that faced Jewish refugees at
the turn of the twentieth century as they settled in London ’s
East End , to escape pogroms and poverty in Eastern Europe . The Society
will rather celebrate the birthplace of the community that burgeoned
there, was educated in its schools, streets, libraries and art galleries
and whose members have gone on to become some of the most famous, successful
and generous British citizens.
www.jeecs.org.uk
Jewish Community Centre for London
The Jewish Community Centre (JCC) for London will be a place where Jews
of all ages, backgrounds and religious affiliation can gather, share and
partake in a wide range of leisure, spiritual and cultural pursuits. Leading
communal philanthropist Dame Vivien Duffield has pledged her commitment
and support into seeing a JCC become more than just an idea, but a reality.
The London JCC is being based on an existing JCC in Manhattan which has
been a great success with its inclusive policy of welcoming all and providing
a comprehensive range of programming and events to cater for all Jews.
It even has leisure facilities including fitness centre and swimming pool.
www.jewishcommunitycentre.org.uk
The Jewish Museum London explores Jewish history, culture and
religious life, as part of Britain 's diverse heritage. It provides a
wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, education and events, for both
adults and young people, based at its two locations. The Jewish Museum,
Camden Town , houses one of the world’s finest collections of Jewish
ceremonial art, awarded Designated status in recognition of its outstanding
national importance, a History Gallery tracing Jewish history in Britain
, and Temporary Exhibitions Gallery with a lively programme of changing
exhibitions. The Jewish Museum, Finchley, explores Jewish immigration
and settlement in London evoking life in the East End , with tailoring
and furniture workshops, and a Holocaust Education Gallery focusing on
the experiences of a London-born survivor, Leon Greenman. The Museum welcomes
bookings for School Programmes and Group Visits and also offers travelling
exhibitions, publications and resources. For further information, please
visit the Museum website on:
www.jewishmuseum.org.uk
Jewish Music Institute SOAS ( JMI) based at the School of Oriental
and African Studies, University of London , is a unique world focus for
Jewish music. it embraces a wide spectrum of Jewish music in programmes
of education, performance and information, reflecting the geography of
the Jewish diaspora, the cross-currents of migration and the range and
depth of Jewish imagination. Since it work began in 1984, it has gained
recognition on the concert platform with its 10 international festivals
of Jewish music, new commissions, and first performances of works in the
classical, liturgical and folk genres. In education, JMI runs courses
and summer schools and through the Joe Loss Lectureship in Jewish Music
in Jewish music at SOAS, facilitates courses for graduates and undergraduates.
The Jewish Music Institute Library founded by Doris and Bertie Black provides
resources for scholars, teachers, musicians and the public of all backgrounds.
An independent, non-religious, arts organisation with charitable status,
JMI encourages the widest possible participation in Jewish music through
co-operation with other arts and educational bodies in this country and
abroad.
www.jmi.org.uk
Jewish Youth Orchestra
In 1970 Sydney Fixman and Ralph Finley formed the Jewish Youth Orchestra
of Great Britain. Thirty-three years later the JYOGB is still bringing
together young Jewish musicians from all over the UK. Every Sunday, the
orchestra receives professional tuition for two and a half hours, culminating
in performances at such venues as St John's, Smith Square, the London
Coliseum and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The orchestra is
open to all players from ages 13 to 18 who have reached a standard of
Grade 5 and above. Since its foundation, the backbone of the orchestra's
work has consisted of major works from the symphonic and concerto repertoire.
Soloists have included Shura Cherkassky, David Kossoff, Nelly Ben Or and
Nathaniel Vallois.
www.jyo.org.uk
Leeds International Jewish Theatre Festival
Conceived in 2000 by, Yehuda Bergman, the Leeds Shaliach, to develop community
cohesion and social inclusion and interaction for all, this Festival,
now in its fifth year welcomes audiences and participants of all ages
and backgrounds and from many parts of the world. Last year over 2,500
people shared nearly 50 one-hour presentations in 6 days, exploring issues
of the Jewish faith, culture, identity and heritage and celebrating the
diversity through drama, music, dance and poetry. Visitors came to Leeds
from as far afield as Venezuela, USA ,Canada , Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine,
Israel, and from all over Britain. To apply please send a video or CD
of your submission to Helen Frais, 411,Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17, 01132680899
www.ljtf.org
London Jewish Cultural Centre (LJCC)
Jewish Cultural life starts here...
Adult Education: The LJCC runs classes in Jewish history, culture, film
studies, art history, literature, language, self development, yoga, dance
and movement. With Barnet College we run the first UK Access to Jewish
studies course.
Culture: The LJCC bi-annual Jewish Cultural Awards Ceremony honours contributions
to an understanding of Jewish culture. The centre hosts a wide ranging
programme of exhibitions, discussions, film screenings, book launches,
lectures, musical events and concerts.
Holocaust and anti-racism: the LJCC is part of the International Task
Force on Holocaust education and runs teacher training conferences in
Lithuania , Poland and Belarus . In Britain , the nation-wide schools
programme co-ordinates survivor visits and runs sixth form seminars and
special subject classes on citizenship and the Arab/Israeli conflict.
The department provides a teaching resource pack and educational video
that has been distributed across UK schools by the Department of Education.
For more details and a copy of the full programme please contact the London
Jewish Cultural Centre on 020 7431 0345 or see
www.ljcc.org.uk
Multi-Exposure
This organisation promotes and funds artists from British, Palestinian
and Israeli communities. Invited artists are given the opportunity to
travel and work in each other's countries and to produce a personal project.
Works created are presented to a wide public through publications, exhibitions
and on the internet. Multi-Exposure is an independent non-aligned foundation
run by British, Palestinian and Israeli artists who are interested in
promoting artistic exchange.
www.multi-exposure.com
Sinclair House, Redbridge Community Centre
Sinclair House is
the largest Jewish community centre in Western Europe serving the sizeable
Jewish population of Redbridge and surrounding areas. It provides social,
welfare, communal, cultural and educational services and programmes for
all age groups. It is part of Jewish Care, which is the largest health
and social care organisation for the Jewish Community, caring directly
for over 7,000 people each week. Sinclair House offers social groups,
support services for the bereaved & second generation
Holocaust Survivors, a range of healthy living and educational courses/classes
and sporting/leisure services as well as Jewish and Israeli cultural
and educational events throughout the year. Community Development Worker
Email: scurtis[at]jcare.org
T: (020) 8551 0017
www.jewishcare.org
The Spiro Ark
Robin Spiro devised an Oxford and Cambridge A/O Level syllabus in Modern
Jewish history, which was introduced into many public schools in 1978.
Very soon there was demand from the wider public and so he and Nitza developed
over the next two decades, groundbreaking programmes of adult education
in many Jewish historical and cultural fields giving birth to and developing
over some twenty years ‘The Spiro Institute for Jewish History and
Culture’. The Spiros are widely admired for their innovative courses,
cultural events, film festivals, symposia, discussions, lectures, book
launches, concerts, Ulpans in Hebrew language and national and international
tours of Jewish interest. Their pioneering work continues in ‘The
Spiro Ark’ and includes also interfaith programmes, Yiddish classes
and major Yiddish cultural events, and activities related to Israel in
English and in Hebrew.
www.spiroark.org
Jewish Renaissance is a lively independent quarterly magazine,
founded in 2001, which celebrates Jewish culture in all its diversity.
It carries articles on the arts, music, theatre, cinema and books; on
Jewish heritage and aspects of Judaism, on issues of identity and multi-culturalism.
It caters to all ranges of opinion within the community, from secular
to Orthodox and has many non-Jewish readers. The magazine is designed
for busy people: articles are concise, informative, well written and well
illustrated. An important feature is the Listings section which details
cultural events and exhibitions for three months ahead. Subscribers have
the benefit of a fortnightly email update. Subscription information and
details of the contents of all Issues can be found on
www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk
The UK Jewish Film Festival originated in Brighton in
1997 and is now a national festival screening films with Jewish themes
including international features, documentaries and short films. Since
2004 the main festival has been held in London , at The Screen on the
Hill - the celebrated home of Jewish film in London . The festival is
held in October and then tours until mid December visiting about 30 venues
across the UK . The festival invites filmmakers and speakers to discuss
themes relevant to Jewish cultures worldwide. The UK JFF offers Holocaust
Education events free to schools and colleges. Specific films and events
are selected under the special theme of ‘Seeds of Reconciliation’ to
promote dialogue and discussion on the Middle East to school groups and
also for public screenings.
www.ukjewishfilmfestival.org.uk
Michelene Wandor
Playwright, poet, musician and critic, Michelene's output is notable for
being concerned with Jewish history and culture. Two libretti have been
set to vocal and choral music by Malcolm Singer: 'York', commemorating
the York massacre of 1190; 'Esther, the Mask', based on the book of Esther.
She gives lectures and workshops on the music of early 17th Century Jewish
composer and musician from Mantua, Salamone Rossi, and performs and records
his music with her early music group, SIENA. She has written and arranged
a 2-person words-and-music entertainment, 'The Marriage of True Minds:
Shakespeare and the (Jewish?) Dark Lady of the Sonnets'. Her most recent
collection of short stories, 'False Relations' (Five Leaves, 2004) contains
a number of stories on Jewish and Biblical themes, ancient and modern.
www.mwandor.co.uk
YaD Arts is diaspora Jewish culture in the present tense: live
and digital music, dance, visual and performance art, film production
and educational programmes representing the best artists from across ethnic
Britain . YaD presents cross-cultural dialogue between ethnic communities.
It produces music, multi-media and arts performance and educational programmes
across the UK . YaD creates over 30 annual arts events, commissioning
new performance from national and international artists from a range of
artistic and cultural backgrounds.
Productions in the last 12 months, include the National Theatre, I.C.A,
tours across Eastern Europe , Cargo nightclub, the Kennedy Center, Washington,
the Barbican and a Barings Trust supported series of 50 workshops in state
schools across Camden and Islington.YaD Arts is a registered Charity No.
1087589 and registered Company No. 4098363
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Association of Jewish Culture Providers (AJCP) Established in London UK , December 2001. Bringing together all those organisations that work to provide Jewish cultural events and activities for the British public as part of Britain 's cultural diversity.