The Jewish Views Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This month Phil, Kate, Jon & Tony hear from Ron Finlay about the reopening of 'The House of Life' heritage visitor centre at Willesden Jewish Cemetery.
Michal Oshman chats about her new book 'What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?', which explores fear through talmudic teachings.
Janice C Spector discusses her book '2207 South Green Road', which is a work of fiction that has been inspired by her own fascinating life story.
Out Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Jon speak to Mia Fell about JW3's "Jewish Life in Dubai the Early Years".
Professor of Judaic Studies, Natan Meir talks about 'The Cholera Wedding' which was a peculiar ritual that emerged among East European Jews in the 19th century.
London-based Middle East analyst, Jonathan Paris on 'Israel faces Iran and the world in a Middle East with an uncertain America' as well as reaction to the recent Gaza conflict.
Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips offers some vegetarian ideas for "the three weeks" and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Clive hear from Composer Alexander Bermange on how he has adapted his play 'I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical' for a COVID age.
Michele Leigh of The Oli Leigh Trust, talks about the third anniversary since Oli's passing and why they have launched the campaign #Orange4Oli.
Author Beverly Lester chats about her book 'We Were The Newmans' which is set against a backdrop of apartheid South Africa in the 1970s.
Rachel Grunwald gives us our JW3 roundup, Denise Phillips has a few recipe ideas for Shavuot and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Charley Baginsky of Liberal Judaism.
Phil, Jon, Tony & Kate hear from educator & speaker, William Tyler MBE. He chats about a forthcoming talk for JW3 entitled 'Germany In The Immediate Aftermath Of 1945'.
Rafi Mendelsohn from My Heritage, chats about an amazing new feature the website has introduced called 'Deep Nostalgia', where old photos are brought to life using AI.
Rebekah Saltzman tells us about Blagan Be Gone, an Israeli company that helps households to declutter and clear-out, perfect for around Pesach!
Our JW3 update comes from Rachel Grunwald and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Mark Goldsmith, Senior Rabbi at Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive hear from Historian & Author, Daniel Sonabend about 'The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle' - on at JW3 (Wed 10 March 2021 | 7:30pm).
Dr Aviva Dautch talks about her ongoing book group 'Modern Jewish Literature' (continuous for JW3).
Cancer Survivor & Entrepreneur, Natasha Applebaum on surviving against the odds -despite being given just days to live and starting up her candle subscription service whilst going through treatment.
David Dicks, UK Representative of 'Call to Care' tells us about the work the Ukrainian charity does to help Jews there make aliyah. Also, he tells us why it means so much to him despite not being Jewish himself.
Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips gives some lockdown Pesach ideas and our Rabbinic thought comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony and Jon speak to Dr Miri Freud Kendal about her JW3 talk 'Faith in Lockdown: Building Blocks to a Contemporary Jewish Theology'. Which is on Monday 8th Feb at 7.30pm for JW3.
Contestant on The Junior Bake Off, Zack Cohen, chats about his time on the show and what's next for him.
Musician Francesca Ter-Berg talks about a successful campaign that has seen Margate Synagogue saved from development.
Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips gives a recipe for Purim and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
Happy New Year! This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive speak to Comedian, Steve Furst aka Lenny Beige about 'Lenny Beige's Tribute to Neil Diamond'
Rabbi Roderick Young shares his family's extraordinary story and previews his JW3 show 'Exodus 1947: Did My Father Turn The Ship Back?'
Edinburgh-based embroiderer and visual artist, Tzipporah Johnston chats about her 'The Fruit of Her Hands' project. Which sees her using COVID inspired materials to make unique Judaicah.
CEO of Work Avenue, Debbie Sheldon talks about their forthcoming fundraiser and the challenges COVID 19 poses. Also, how the organisation is busier than ever.
Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Charley Baginsky, CEO of Liberal Judaism.
This month Phil, Tony, Kate & Jon hear from Composer Daniel Cainer, about his latest project which sees him combine his work with that of his late brother Jonathan.
Miriam Grabiner chats about the work her organisation - 'Hesped' do to preserve the eulogies of loved ones.
Rabbi Yosef Sharfstein from Bushey Chabad on 'The Great Bushey Drive-In Chanukah Celebration' and how residents in Hertfordshire might be able to celebrate the festival of lights in a COVID-friendly way.
Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips has some delicious ideas for latkes and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Mark Goldsmith of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Clive, Tony & Jon hear from Benj Till about the UK Jewish Film Festival 2020 and how it might look a little different this year.
Professor Shirli Gilbert chats about her forthcoming talk at JW3 'South African Jews & the Israel-Apartheid Analogy' which explores the comparisons between the two political situations in both countries.
John Carr OBE chats about his new book 'Escape From the Ghetto' which tells the amazing story of his father's flee from the Lodz Ghetto.
Entrepreneur Yehuda Hecht has been inspired by the current lockdown situation to develop a new app - 'SelfieBook', which records family stories and history for the modern age.
Our Rabbinic Thought For the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony speak to the Chair of The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi Aaron Goldstein about the movements plan to allow mixed marriage blessings under the chuppah.
Rabbi Oliver Joseph on why he's raising awareness over the BRCA gene mutation following 'Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week'.
Director of Fundraising for Aish, Royi Gutkin talks about their 'Rosh Hashana boxes' and how the project helped thousands of families around the world.
Step by Step Kids and their director, Esther Hoffman chats about the amazing work her organisation does to help families with disabled children.
Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony chat to Comedian Ashley Blaker about performing the first show in front of an audience at JW3 since lockdown began. Frances Jeens on The Jewish Museum's exhibition which explores the legacy of the Holocaust. Natasha Bernard talks about a walk she and her siblings will take part in following the tragic loss of their parents ten years ago. Joel Levy explains how he managed to bring more than fifty members of his family together from around the world. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips offers some culinary inspiration for Rosh Hashanah and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Charley Baginskey from Liberal Judaism.
This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony hear from Historian, Trudy Gold as she prepares to host 'An Overview of British Jewry' on Tuesday 18th August 2020 for JW3. Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon chat about their new online chat show 'Jew Talkin' to Me?'. Musician & Producer Ashira Gorfinkel talks about the work she's doing with 'Kol Zimra'. Robert Speker on going viral with recreating album covers with the staff and residents of the Sydmar Lodge Care Home. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Mark Goldsmith, Senior Rabbi at Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Tony and Jon hear from Searle Kochberg who chats about 'Irving Berlin: Musical Genius' an online talk for JW3. Author Debra Barnes on ‘The Young Survivors’ a novel inspired by her mother's story of Holocaust survival. Professor Gabby Sarusi talks about a new COVID-19 breathalyser test that's been developed at Ben Gurion University. Michael Mail, Chief Executive of Foundation for Jewish Heritage tells us about preservation works that are going on in Syria, Iraq and Belarus. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month, Phil, Jon, Clive, Kate & Tony speak to Lisa Steele from Chai Cancer Care, about their concerns over the lack of people using Chai's services since the Coronavirus outbreak. Neil Marcus of 10 to 4 Productions, chats about his online JW3 course, 'Musicals Uncovered'. Chief Executive of Resource, Victoria Sterman on the community's efforts to get back to work following the COVID-19 outbreak. Bar Mitzvah boy Naftali Arden and his mum, Tania, chat about an unmissable surprise that would make any 'Friends' fan jealous. Our Rabbinic Thought comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg or New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive hear from Chief Executive of JW3, Raymond Simonson about the launch of 'JW3 TV' and 'Jewish Online'. Rabbi Herschel Gluck chats about the life and legacy of his friend Rabbi Avrohom Pinter z"l, who has died of Coronavirus. Film Producer, Zachary Weckstein discusses the release of his debut film 'The Host'. Jennifer Jankel of the Jewish Music Institute tells us about the launch of 'JMI Online'. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Charley Baginsky of Liberal Judaism.
This month Phil speaks to Richard Verber of the United Synagogue about some of the measures being implemented to help Jews practice the religion in spite of COVID-19. Executive Director of OneTable, Aliza Kline on how her application is revolutionising Friday night dinners. Rabbi Charley Baginsky discusses Rabbi Danny Rich's life & work, as he announces his retirement as Executive Director of Liberal Judaism. Writer & Performer, Robbie Gringras on his production 'The Gate' which looks at life on a kibbutz. Jewish Domestic Goddess Denise Phillips gives us some tips on coping with Pesach and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Laura Janner Klausner.
This episode is dedicated to Rabbi Neil Kraft Z"L
This month Phil, Kate, Clive and Tony hear from Rachel Grunwald, Director of Programming at JW3 about some of the events coming up throughout March. Cineast, Tony Sloman chats about the life and work of the late Kirk Douglas. Neil Taylor on 'Love Langdon', the annual fundraiser for the independent living charity and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive and Tony speak to Debra Barnes from AJR about their 'My Story' project. Kashrut Researcher, Michal Emanuel chats about 'The Really Jewish Food Guide' 2020. Violinist, Lucy Hewson talks about Ensemble Burletta's forthcoming concert at JW3 'Farewell to Vienna: A New Beginning'. Following the ceiling collapse at East London Central Synagogue, President Leon Silver reveals their plans to save the shul. Mental Health Campaigners, Jo & Ariella Novick on why they're encouraging school children to wear their uniforms inside out. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips chats about food & love and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
Happy New Year! This month Phil, Kate, Tony and Clive speak to Raymond Simonson, Chief Executive of JW3 about the JW3 Ice Rink and the 'Winter Family Disco'. Comic Book Creator and Cartoonist, Jordan B. Gorfinkel a.k.a. Gorf chats about his unusual and fascinating career in Batman comics. Historian Alan Dein talks about his forthcoming event at JW3' Petticoat Lane Foxtrot' which explores Jewish jazz music. Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill Synagogue on why he and hundreds of others braved the elements in Trafalgar Square for the homeless. Our Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips gives us an insight into some of the predicted food trends for 2020 and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Danny Rich of Liberal Judaism UK.
This month Phil, Kate and Clive hear from Michelle Sorell about her book ‘The Wonder of Stillness: Meditation for Children’. Dr Bea Lewkowicz chats about 'AJR's Refugees Voices'. Philip Simon and Mike Capozzola on the Jewish Comedy Festival 2019. Eveanne Baker talks about giving the appeal speech at the Norwood annual dinner. Zoe Steel tells us what's coming up at JW3. Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Chanukah and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Laura Janner-klausner of Reform Judaism.
This month Phil, Kate and Clive hear from Rabbi Jeffery Newman who recently took part in the Extinction Rebellion protests in Central London. Author & Historian Mark Goldman chats about his book 'Tillie: A New York City Girl'. Rabbi Mendy Lent tells us about the extraordinary measures that he and his wife went too for Nottingham University pupils over the High Holidays. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips on the link between Mitzvah Day 2019 and food. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski from Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Phil, Kate, Clive and Tony chat to Michael Etherton, Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film about the 2019 festival. Writer and director, Gary Sinyor on his sitcom 'The Jewish Enquirer'. Director, Esther Hoffman talks about the work of 'Step by Step'. Find out what happened at the JLGB special awards night, including a chat with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. We have a special surprise for one of our own and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This month Phil, Jon, Tony & Clive hear from Musician, Jeremy Sassoon about his show 'MOJO (Musicians of Jewish Origin), which is on at JW3 on 26th September 2019. Chief Executive of Norwood, Bev Jacobson chats about the planned redevelopment of the Ravenswood site. Restaurateur, Lee Landau tells us why he has reopened Ruben's restaurant a matter of months after it closed. Community Educator, Rabbi Debbie Young Somers on Reform Judaism's Annual Dinner which is taking place later this month. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Danny Rich, Senior Rabbi of Liberal Judaism UK.
This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Clive hear from Composer, Alexander Bermange about his new production 'I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical', which is on at The Edinburgh Fringe 2019. Jewish Comedian of the Year Contestant, James Harris chats about his Camden Fringe show, 'The Palace of Earthly Delights'. Head of Community Programming at JW3, Natalie Burger & the organiser behind 'Mind Sports Olympiad', Etan Ilfeld tell us about the programme of Summer events at JW3. Founder of West End Travel, David Segel talks about record levels of tourism for Israel. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This month Jon, Kate, Tony & Clive speak to award winning author, Howard Jacobson about his new book 'Live A Little' and his forthcoming appearance at JW3 on 11th July. Impressionist & former Britains Got Talent contestant, Jess Robinson chats about her show at JW3 on 18th July 'Work In Progress'. Rabbi Alan Plancey discusses becoming the first Rabbi in the UK to be elected a Mayor. Author John Steinberg tells us about his new book 'Nadine'. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Senior Rabbi of the Movement for Reform Judaism.
This month Phil, Clive & Tony speak to comedian Ashley Blaker ahead of his show 'Prophet Sharing' on at JW3. Author, Judy Jackson chats about her new book 'Episodes'. Jemima Jarman talks about her new exhibition 'Great British Jews' on at The Jewish Museum. One of the founding members of Liberal Synagogue Elstree, Terry Benson on the community celebrating it's 50th anniversary. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Aaron Goldstein of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.
This month Phil, Clive & Tony speak to founders of the Nisa-Nashim Network, Laura Marks and Julie Siddiqi about their #ActiveAllies campaign. Broadcaster & Author, Robert Elms chats about his new book 'London Made Us' and his forthcoming appearance at JW3. Rabbi Joseph Dwek of the S&P Sephardi community tells us about 'The Syrian Song of Torah'. Chair of the Green Team for Finchley Reform Synagogue, Adrian Seiff explains why their new shul is set to be the first of it's kind in the UK. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
We're back! In our first show for 2019 Jon, Phil, Tony & Kate speak to Baruch Velleman of 'Pashut Ahuva' or 'Simply Love' about the forthcoming Israeli elections. Following the passing of Lt. Col Mordaunt Cohen, his grandson Rabbi Simon Taylor looks back on his extraordinary life. Performer, Emily Rose chats about her forthcoming 'Scratch Night' at JW3. We hear the extraordinary story of Richard Pollins who, despite being born without legs, has raised over £60K for charity. Jewish Domestic Goddess Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Pesach and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week, in our final programme for 2018, the team bring you a selection of our highlights from the past 12 months. We'll hear from some of the big names feature as well as the main stories that featured throughout the year. You won't want to miss our outtakes, plus there's a BIG announcement...
This week Phil, Kate & Diana speak to Author and Historian Paul Hooley about his fascinating new book 'Nuremberg's Voice of Doom'. Newley appointed Chief Executive of the Union of Jewish Students, Arieh Miller chats about his vision for the organisation. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This week Jon, Tony & Phil speak to Ron Kampeas of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, following the death of George H W Bush, about his life and his remarkable ties to the global Jewish community. In a special report we get all of the action from this years Chanukah in the Square 2018, we'll hear from the Chief Rabbi, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Israeli Ambassador Mark Regev, familiar friends of The Jewish Views and some of the punters who braved the elements to watch it live. Editor Richard Ferrer & Supplements Editor, Brigit Grant review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Aaron Goldstein of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.
This week Phil, Diana & Tony speak to Jon Freedman, the newly appointed Deputy Director of Limmud about his new position and this years' conference. Director, Catherine Lurie chats about her new film 'Back to Berlin' a feature documentary that follows the mission of eleven bikers who take the Maccabiah torch from Israel to the site of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Headteacher Spencer Lewis, talks about his school, Yavneh College being named as the best performing comprehensive school in the country. Features Editor, Fran Wolfisz reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Clive, Kate & Tony speak to Sir Erich Reich of the Association of Jewish Refugees, about an event that HRH Prince Charles hosted to mark the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport. Author and Historian, Dr Vivi Lachs chats about her book 'Whitechapel Noise' which explores Jewish immigrant life through Yiddish song and verse. Founder of Mitzvah Day, Laura Marks OBE tells us about the success of this years' event and why there was a lot of chicken soup involved! We also say a fond farewell to Sports & Community Editor, Andrew Sherwood who's leaving the Jewish News after 15 years. Features Editor, Fran Wolfisz reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Stephen Katz of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This week Jon, Clive & Phil speak to James Sorene, CEO of BICOM about Hamas' latest attack on Israel, which involved no less than 400 missiles. As HRH Prince Charles marks his 70th birthday, find out about just some of his work for the community from Nigel Layton of World Jewish Relief. Abi Levitt and Wayne Chodosh tell us about this years Norwood Annual Dinner, as well as the amazing work Norwood do. News Editor Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of Kinloss United Synagogue.
This week Kate, Tony and Phil speak to Jacques Weisser and Danny Yank from the Association of Jewish ex-Servicemen and Women about the forthcoming AJEX parade as well as the centenary of Armistice Day. Dr Benjamin Wolf chats about a new concert he's composed called 'Armistice' which will be performed The Zemel Choir. Mike Silverstone from the Jewish Volunteering Network tell us about the JVN Awards Ceremony for 2018. We learn about a remarkable new initiative from the Jewish Deaf Association called 'Hear to Learn' which helps deaf children in the classroom. News Editor, Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski from Golders Green United Synagogue.
This week, Phil, Diana & Kate reflect on the horrific attack in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by speaking to Michael Masters, CEO of Secure Community Network (the American equivalent of CST), Richard Verber, Communications Director of The United Synagogue and Denise Lester who followed the JW3 Vigil. Chief Executive of UK Jewish Film, Michael Etherton chats about the UK Jewish Film Festival 2018. Helen Stone talks about an exhibition she has co-curated at the Weiner Library, marking 80 years since Kristallnacht and who's family has a close experience of the infamous event. Editor, Richard Ferrer & News Editor, Justin Cohen review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Clive, Tony and Diana speak to Headteacher of JFS, Rachel Fink about the life and work of Jo Wagerman OBE who died last week aged 85. Author Jack Hersch tells us the remarkable story about his father Dave, who escaped from the Nazis on more than one occasion. Professor David Newman speaks about the legacy of his great uncle David Hillman, who created some of the finest stained glass windows used in London Synagogues. Phil Dave chats with Bat Mitzvah teacher, Rachel Creeger and her student Beryl Shisler who's just celebrated her's at the age of 92. Online Editor, Jack Mendel reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Aaron Goldstein of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.
This week Phil, Kate & Tony take the show to Work Avenue in Finchley to be a part of their 'Charity Central' event. We'll speak to the organisers, the participants & the attendees and we find out the importance of working within the community. We'll also hear from the newly appointed Chief Executive of Jewish Care, Daniel Carmel Brown as well as the CEO of JW3, Raymond Simonson. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Sandor Milun of the JLE.
...You'll also hear from representatives of Jami, Ohel Sarah, Jewish Volunteering Network and Norwood.
This week Tony, Clive & Phil speak to American Political Commentator, Carol Gould about the shock resignation of US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley. Broadcaster Alan Dein tells us about 'Music is the Most Beautiful Language in the World' his new compilation of, London based, Yiddisher Jazz. Chairman Mark Phillips and Rabbi Kathleen Middleton chat about the Mosaic community's ambitious plans to move to a new site in Stanmore. News Editor, Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive & Diana speak to the Rt Hon Lord Pickles about how eight Jewish peers from the House of Lords have signed a letter rebuking the proposed Westminster Shoah memorial. Rebecca Singer from World Jewish Relief tells us what they are doing to help alleviate the situation in Indonesia following the recent earthquake and tsunami. Deborah Azagury-Slattery chats about her autistic son Jack and how his impressive art skills led him to getting a tour of the EasyJet Academy. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of Kinloss United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Jon & Clive speak to National Secretary for the Jewish Labour Movement, Peter Mason about the 2018 Labour Party Conference. Paul Charney, Chair of the Zionist Federation reacts to the possibility that the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid is set to announce fully proscribing Hezbollah. Catherine Raingold tells us why the 'Whetstone Musical Theatre Group' are raising money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. News Editor, Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our 'Rabbinic Thought for the Week' comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski from Golders Green United Synagogue.
This week Clive, Tony & Diana speak to founder of the No2H8 Crime Awards, Fiyaz Mughal about the results of this years ceremony. Rabbi Daniel Lichman tells us why his community decided to show solidarity towards members of the Al-Hussaini Mosque following an attack during Yom Kippur. Author, Dr Jeremiah Unterman chats about his book 'Justice for all: How the Jewish Bible revolutionised ethics'. At the start of the new educational year, in a special report, Kate looks at the threat posed to Jewish students on university campuses. Denise Phillips gives us a delicious recipe for Sukkot. News Editor, Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw from Mizrachi UK.
This week Clive, Kate & Diana speak to Bishop David Walker about The Church of England adopting the full international definition of Antisemitism. Author Tim Tate chats about his new book which looks at the British traitors who worked with Hitler during World War II. Education Officer at the Holocaust Educational Trust, Martin Winstone tells us about the life and work of Holocaust survivor Josef Perl who's died aged 88. Jewish Domestic Goddess Denise Phillips gives us a recipe to break the fast with. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Aaron Goldstein of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.
This week News Editor for The Jewish News, Justin Cohen speaks to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. He talks about ongoing issues of antisemitism within the Labour Party, the party's adoption of the international definition of antisemitism and the State of Israel.
Clive, Tony & Diana speak to Jeff Berger, founding rabbi of the thriving Rambam Sepharidi community in Borehamwood, who is stepping down after seven and a half years. We hear about a petition to Corbyn to resign when we speak to Gideon Falter of the Campaign Against Antisemitism., and Nightingale House gets 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission. We find out what it means to them. On-line editor, Jack Mendel, reviews the Jewish News and we hear from Rabbi Jeff Berger again with his rabbinic thought for the week.
This week Tony, Jon & Clive speak to David Hirsh, lecturer at Goldsmiths College, about Corbyn's endorsement of BDS and meeting with Hamas. 'Leave Uni, start work, make it happen' is the slogan from Resource employment agency and we hear more when Kate speaks to Chief Executive, Victoria Sterman, and Daniel Cainer speaks to us from the Edinburgh Festival. Features editor, Fran Wolfisz, reviews the Jewish News and our rabbinic thought for this week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even David from Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
This week Phil, Tony & Diana speak to Simon Johnson of the Jewish Leadership Council about Jeremy Corbyn's attendance to a memorial service for the terrorists behind the Munich massacre. Comedian Howard Cohen talks about his latest shows 'Let's Be This' at the Camden Fringe. Jennifer Jankel of the Jewish Music Institute chats about their Summer / Autumn events. Features Editor Fran Wolfisz and Online Editor Jack Mendel review the Jewish news and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill United Synagogue.
This week Jon, Clive & Tony speak to Chairperson of UK Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Laura Marks OBE about a letter she's co-signed to Facebook founder & CEO, Mark Zukerberg, urging him to remove Holocaust denial content from his site. Richard Benson OBE tells us why he and founder of 'TellMAMA' Fiyaz Mughal have joined forces to tackle hate crime. Jewish Author Jemma Wayne on why she has reimagined a Hindu text into a book for children. News Editor Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Stephen Katz of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This week Phil, Kate and Diana speak to the Chairman of Campaign Against Antisemitism, Gideon Falter over why his organisation have referred the Labour Party to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Linguist & Author, Zelda Kahan Newman chats about 'Kadya Molodowsky: The Life of a Jewish Woman Writer' the biography she has written on one of the most prolific Yiddish poets and writers Following a Supreme Court ruling allowing doctors and families to agree to withdraw hydration and food from those in a permanent vegetative state without legal permission, Rabbi Aryeh Sufrin MBE of Chabad East London & Essex offers a Halachic perspective. Editor Richard Ferrer & News Editor Justin Cohen review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Tony & Kate speak to Dave Rich from the CST about the latest figures on Antisemitism in the UK. Author Marc Nash chats about his latest book 'Three Dreams in the Key of G'. Dr Edie Freidman of JCORE talks about the life and work of social justice campaigner, June Jacobs CBE who has died aged 88. Editor Richard Ferrer, News Editor Justin Cohen and Features Editor Fran Wolfisz review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw of Mizrachi UK.
This week Phil, Clive and Kate hear from Rabbi David Mason about why he was one of nearly seventy signatories on a letter sent to the NEC, over the Labour party adopting a new code to tackle antisemitism. Actor Marlon Solomon tells us how he is using his one man show 'Conspiracy Theory: A Lizard's Tale' to expel some of the myths about Judaism. We find out about the heartbreaking story of Shani Berman who died aged five of a heart defect, from her mother Juliet Berman and why she tells us why she's asking the community to 'Shine for Shani'. Alan Bernstein of the Felshtin Society tells us why his organisation will be asking "Who Will Light A Candle" for 200,000 Jews killed during the pogroms 100 years ago. News Editor Justin Cohen & Features Editor Fran Wolfisz review the Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Ben Kurzer of Edgware United Synagogue.
This week Jon, Tony and Diana speak to Dalia Fleming of Keshet UK following the Jewish effort for Pride 2018. Dr Ariel Kahn talks about his latest novel 'Raising Sparks'. Nancy Payman tells us why she’s asking the community to help fight a rare kidney disease. News Editor, Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even David of Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive & Tony discuss the world of Jewish Tennis with Sports Editor, Andrew Sherwood in time for Wimbledon 2018. Rabbi Jeff Berger tells us about an extraordinary trip he's just returned from to commemorate the Srebrenica Massacre. Fiona Elias on why she needs your help to trial a pioneering MS treatment. Find out how Keren's Nursery use an education initiative known as 'Forest School' which looks at educating children through the great outdoors. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeff Berger of Rambam Sephardi Synagogue.
This week Tony, Clive & Phil find out how HRH the Duke of Cambridge's historic Middle East trip is progressing as they speak to News Editor Justin Cohen live from Israel. Dame Esther Rantzen chats about her work with Silver Line ahead of an event she's hosting with Miriam Margolyes OBE. Karen Franklin of the Leo Baeck Institute tells us the fascinating story of 'The Untold Story of the Lehman Family and its Aid to Refugees: 1933-1945', as part of an event from Spiro Ark. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Jon, Clive and Tony speak to Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence who's just come back from a fascinating heritage trip to Germany to learn about his great-grandfather Heinz Lewin. We hear about the 'Asterix in Britain' exhibition which is on at The Jewish Museum in Camden from Assistant Curator Morgan Wadsworth-Boyle. We meet the remarkable Jodeci Joseph who didn't even know he was Jewish until the age of 11 and, with thanks to Norwood, has really embraced his religion. Foreign Editor Stephen Oryszczuk reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence from Kinloss United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive and Kate speak to Chairman of The Zionist Federation, Paul Charney about this year's Al Quds Day march. Holocaust survivor, Ben Helfgott tells us about receiving a knighthood in the Birthday Honours as well as being sculptured by Frances Segelman. TJV's Kate Fulton chats about some of her volunteering work for 'The Reader' following Volunteers Week - which took place earlier this month. Foreign Editor Stephen Oryszczuk reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Dr Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
Holocaust survivor and educator Gena Turgel has passed away at the age of 95.
This is her story, in her own words, as heard on the show back in 2015.
This week Phil, Tony and Diana speak to Gideon Falter, the Chairman for Campaign Against Antisemitism about a petition he started to fully proscribe Hezbollah as a terrorist group ahead of the Al Quds Day march. Michael Greisman tells us about his book 'Jews in Uniform'. We meet the oldest recipient on the New Year's Honours List, Lt. Col. Mordaunt Cohen MBE. News Editor Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw from Mizrachi UK.
This week Phil, Clive and Diana continue to look at the fallout following members of the community reciting the Kaddish for those killed in the latest Gaza conflict. We hear about a fascinating new book called ‘The Founding of Israel’ by Author, Martin Connolly. Find out what happened at this year’s ‘Jewish Art Fair’ with a special report from Kate. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Ben Kurzer from Edgware United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Jon & Diana speak to National Secretary for the Jewish Labour Movement, Councillor Peter Mason about the resignation of former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone from the Labour Party. Newly elected President of the Board of Deputies, Marie van der Zyl tells us her plans for the organisation moving forward. CEO of Faith Matters Fiyaz Mughal on why he was one of several Muslim signatories on a letter, published in numerous newspapers, condemning antisemitism. News Editor Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even David of Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
This week Clive, Kate and Tony unpick the situation in Gaza since the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. German Songstress, Ute Lemper talks about her forthcoming show at JW3 'Songs For Eternity'. Naomi Creeger from Jewish Care chats about Bake Day 2018, Chef & Cookery Writer, Denise Phillips gives us some delicious ideas for Shavuot. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of Kinloss United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive & Tony speak to Sir Eric Pickles, co-chair of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation about the 45 Aid Society's annual reunion dinner. Director Benjamin Till chats about his latest film project '100 Faces' where he's looking for one Jew to represent ever year between 1918 and 2017. Flora Frank tells us why she's just completed her 37th Marathon and we hear from Niv Petel about his play 'Knock Knock'. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought For The Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
This week Kate, Phil & Diana speak to Israeli Ambassador Mark Regev about claims made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his country has proof Iran are still working on nuclear weapons. Naomi Dickson of Jewish Women's Aid talks about the alarming rise in domestic violence against Jewish women. Stuart Stepsky chats about this year's 'Jews Got Talent' and hear what happened at this year's 'Day of Inspiration' event at Kinloss Shul. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.
This week Jon, Clive & Tony speak to CEO of The Jewish Leadership Council, Simon Johnson about the recent meeting between Jeremy Corbyn and Jewish Leaders. Dan Rickman, Elliot Cantor and Lauren Barr chat about running this years London Marathon. Professor Nathan Abrams on his forthcoming book about film maker Stanley Kubrick and Anita Parmar from the Holocaust Educational Trust talks about Holocaust education in schools. Online Editor Jack Mendel reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw from Mizrachi UK.
This week Clive, Kate & Phil meet Jess Harris who's currently awaiting a pancreas & kidney transplant, she tells them why she's trying to get the law on organ donation changed. Stacey Abendstern & Andrew Sherwood talk about this years 'March of the Living'. History teacher Laura Oram on the amazing way she's taught her pupils about the Holocaust. Russell Bahar chats about the ground-breaking 'J-Trade' event. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even-David of Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
This week Diana, Phil & Tony speak to Olivia Marks-Woldman from Holocaust Memorial Day Trust about the life of Holocaust Survivor, Alec Ward who's died aged 91. You can also hear what happened at the rally outside Labour HQ in Central London. Comedian Joe Bor chats about his show 'Room With A Jew' and Arieh Miller from the Zionist Federation talks about their Israel Independence Day Festival 2018. Justin Cohen reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Ben Kurzer of Edgware United Synagogue.
This week Kate, Diana, Jon & Tony speak to professional Chef & Cookery Writer Denise Phillips who gives us some great tips for Passover, Zara Provisor from Leket tells us how her organisation is combating food wastage in Israel, Robbie Sherman on his musical 'A Spoonful of Sherman' based on the works of The Sherman Brothers and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Steven Katz of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
This week the interview that the community has been waiting 3 years for. News Editor for The Jewish News, Justin Cohen spoke exclusively to the leader of The Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn. He tells us how he reacts to the outcry over anti-semitism within the party, also exactly what he thinks of Hezbollah and those who fly the flag, plus we ask about the suspension of former Mayor of London Ken Livingston.
This week Clive, Jon, Phil & Tony discuss the subject of homosexuality in the community with journalist Clare Hedwat, Dalia Fleming from Keshet UK and author of ‘They Said I was Misguided’ Evan Bloom. They also speak to Mark Gardner from the CST about hoax security threats that have been made against various Jewish institutions. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence of Kinloss United Synagogue.
This week Phil, Clive, Kate & Tony look at women of the Shoah with author Agnes Grunwald-Spier who talks about her book 'Women's Experiences in the Holocaust In Their Own Words' and Martin Winstone of the Holocaust Educational Trust discusses the life of convicted Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening following his death. Editor Richard Ferrer reviews The Jewish News and Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
To celebrate a new sound for The Jewish Views, Phil, Clive, Kate & Diana bring you a taster of the action from this year's Jewish Book Week. They speak to some of the authors and the organisers and even hear what some of the punters made of it. Editor Richard Ferrer and Features Editor Fran Wolfisz review The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw from Mizrachi UK.
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President of the United Synagogue, Michael Goldstein tells us about a new multi-school academy that’s set to revolutionise Jewish education.
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Photographer Chris Dorley-Brown talks about uncovering photographs of the East End, as captured by the late David Granick.
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Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum & Dr Tamra Wright pay tribute to their friend and colleague, Maureen Kendler who has died following a short illness.
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On the Schmooze we look back at some of our favourite discussions featured on the show.
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Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even-David from Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
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PLUS we have a big announcement…
This episode of TJV is dedicated to the memory of Maureen Kendler
• We hear who the big winners were at the inaugural Jewish News Night of Heroes.
• Caroline Moorehead on her book 'A Bold and Dangerous Family' - set during the rise against anti-fascism.
• Richard Verber tells us why he’s decided to step down from the Board of Deputies.
• On The Schmooze we ask who the most inspirational Jews have been throughout history.
• Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week Comes from Rabbi Ben Kurzer from Edgware United Synagogue.
Senior Analyst for The Times of Israel Haviv Gur on the accusations of corruption aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
We hear the fascinating story of Nassim Black, the self-titled gangster rapper turned Orthodox Jew, he tells us about his path to conversion.
David Davis on how he and his wife Beryl went through what no parent should have to go through, we find out why more than 50 years on they are reliving their heartbreaking story.
On the Schmooze we discuss why we put so much emphasis on Jewish children and ask if we put too much pressure on the next generation?
Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Amanda Golby of New North London Masorti Synagogue.
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Philanthropist David Dangoor tells us about the brand new initiative that will see the NHS benefit from Israeli medical technology.
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Jennifer Jankel of the JMI gives us an insight into the forthcoming Jewish Music Fair being held at Alyth Gardens on 18th February.
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We learn about the toy drive that’s been setup in memory of former teacher Suri Dubiner who lost her battle with cancer in 2017.
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On the Schmooze we ask how instrumental are we as a community in the world of medicine?
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Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence from Kinloss United Synagogue.
• Director of Communications, Mark Gardner talks about the findings in the annual CST Antisemitism Figures.
• Lilian Cordell tells us about her cookbook which is inspired by her mother’s Bukharian home recipes.
• Joanne Greenaway talks about taking part in the first ever Neshama Festival.
• On the Schmooze we talk about traditional family recipes and the progress of women in Judaism.
• Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Steven Katz of Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue.
Mala Tribich MBE shares her incredible story of survival as the country marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2018.
Noemie Lopian talks about her father's book ‘The Long Night’ - the memoirs of Holocaust survivor Ernst Bornstein.
Yael Toledano of Jewish Blind & Disabled tells us about their 'PETron 2018' campaign, in a bid to crown Britain's cutest Jewish pet.
On the Schmooze we ask how do we keep the memory of the Holocaust alive once there are no survivors left.
Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Andrew Shaw of Mizrachi UK.
THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO DAVID KAY
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June Kenton of Rigby & Peller talks to us about losing the Royal warrant following the publication of her autobiography.
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Tour Guide Stephen Burstin tells us about his forthcoming lecture at JW3 inspired by the Jews of Rome.
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CEO of Goods for Good, Rosalind Bluestone on how her organisation redistributes surplus items to those in need.
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On the Schmooze we discuss how the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Auschwitz programme is to be extended to universities
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Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg from New North London Masorti Synagogue.
- Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet tells us why he's been raising funds for the family of murdered Mill Hill shopkeeper Vijay Patel.
- Gallery Manager Alix Smith on the 'January Jazz' event that will be taking place at the Ben Uri Gallery.
- Chief Executive of Resource, Victoria Sterman talks about ‘The age-less job search’ - helping older people back into work.
- On the Schmooze we ask how important is it to work with other minority communities?
- Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Ben Kurzer of Edgware United Synagogue.
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We speak to Chairman of the AJR Andrew Kaufman after being awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list.
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Author Lyn Julius talks about her latest book 'Uprooted' which looks at how Jews in Arab countries were forced to flee their homes.
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Josh Adley one of the founders of the new 'Linkey Initiative' tells us how he and his colleagues are trying to help the homeless.
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On the Schmooze we ask if the Knesset was right to pass a law over the separation of Jerusalem.
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Our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Mijael Even David from Edgware Masorti Synagogue.
We look back at some of the big news stories that have affected the Jewish community over the past 12 months, Founder of FEAST Hannah Style tells us how her organisation help minimalise food wastage, Interim Musical Director for ‘Companion Voices’ Rachel Weston on the amazing work they do with those in the final stages of life and on the Schmooze we ask how the Jewish New Year compares to the secular one.
Following a reception held in honour of the Jewish News' 30 under 30 we speak to Arieh Miller who made it to number 1 in the list, we meet the winner of Jewish Comedian of the Year Aaron Simmonds, Simon Morris the outgoing Chief Executive of Jewish Care tells us about his time at the charity and on the Schmooze we ask is it morally wrong for Jews to celebrate Christmas?
In this episode we bring you some of the live action from Chanukah in the Square 2017. We’ll hear from the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and the Maccabeats. Plus we speak to some of the organisers, as well as those members of the crowd who braved the cold.
Eran Nissan from Peace Now reacts to Donald Trump’s announcement that America officially recognises Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, Jewish domestic goddess Denise Phillips talks about her new cookbook ‘Celebrate Every Day’, we meet Jacqui Van Loen who won the ‘New Dating Individual of the Year’ at the UK Dating Awards 2017, UK Executive Director Martin Segal tells us about the work of the Israel Guide Dog Centre and on the Schmooze we ask if Donald Trump is right about Jerusalem.
Jewish News Cartoonist Paul Solomons highlights how Jews in caricature don’t always have to be offensive, Photographer Louis Berk on his book 'Secret Whitechapel' which explores the Jewish roots of the East End of London, Sarit Gafan from Tikun tells us about their 'Light Up A Life' programme and on the Schmooze we ask if depicting Jews in cartoons is ever acceptable.
Haidar Nasralla tells us about the way the some of the Golders Green Muslim community participated in Mitzvah Day, Simon McCallum talks about ‘Jewish Britain on Film’ a new collection from the BFI, we learn about a mysterious amulet that’s been discovered at Radlett Reform Synagogue and on the Schmooze we ask if apologies for anti-Semitic comments are good enough.
Executive Director of Mitzvah Day Dan Rickman tells us about this years event, Photographer Mike Stone talks about ‘Reminiscences’ which looks at Jewish World War II veterans, Rebbetzen Freda Kaplan on the groundbreaking Neshama Festival and on the Schmooze we discuss the progression of women in Judaism.
Journalist Jenni Frazer analyses the situation with Priti Patel following revelations about secret meetings with Israeli officials, Author Paul Ham tells us about his new book ‘Young Hitler’ which looks at how the dictator's earlier years shaped him, Rabbi Dr Andrew Goldstein talks about the importance of Remembrance Sunday and on the Schmooze we ask what does Remembrance Sunday mean to us.
Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council Simon Johnson tells us about the work of the Balfour 100 committee, Director Adam Lenson talks about his forthcoming production of ‘Yentl' on at JW3, Susan Cohen the Director of Fundraising and External Relations at Nightingale Hammerson on the £36M redevelopment of Hammerson House and on the Schmooze we discuss what Israel means to Jews.
Designer Ron Arad tells us about his involvement in the winning plans for the Westminster Holocaust Memorial, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about his new book ‘Things My Dog Has Taught Me’, Mark Taylor from Aberdeen Synagogue and Jewish Community Centre on how they’ve raised £10,000 following flood damage and on the Schmooze we discuss the importance of the Westminster Holocaust Memorial.
Marie van der Zyl from the Board of Deputies talks about reactions to the new mosque opening in Golders Green, Author Michael Rosen tells us about his new book ‘So They Call You Pisher?’, Marni Levy & Samantha Benson of PaJeS on the Jewish School Awards 2018 and on The Schmooze we discuss the Golders Green mosque.
Paul Charney from the Zionist Federation and Hannah Weisfeld of Yachad react to the recent UN Resolution on Settlements, Mitch Winehouse shares some memories of his daughter ahead of the Amy Winehouse exhibition at The Jewish Museum, Miles Isaacs tells us why he decided to donate some of his Bar Mitzvah money to Hatzola UK and on the Schmooze we ask whether being Jewish carries a burden.
Rebecca Steinfeld tells us why she and her partner Charles Keidan want to be the first heterosexual couple to obtain a civil partnership, impressionist Jess Robinson talks about her appearance on this years Britain's Got Talent, Rabbi Yossi Simon from Tzivos Hashem UK on their mobile Matza Bakery, on the Schmooze we talk about observing Shabbat and Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Sukkot.
Leader of the Jewish Labour Movement Jeremy Newmark reacts to the Labour Party Conference, we look at the new exhibition at The Jewish Museum which looks at the context of a Sukkah in 2017, we meet the newly announced chair of the UJIA Louise Jacobs ahead of her assuming her new role, on the Schmooze we discuss Yom Kippur and Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for breaking the fast.
In the first of our 5777 best of shows we hear from Gaby Jacobs and her mother Alison Dagul about the affect the BRCA 1 Gene mutation has had on their family.
Ivor Baddiel tells us about the documentary he and his brother David made on their father’s battle with Pick’s Disease.
Shira Shiller on the reasons why she and her family setup Max’s Foundation in memory of her late son.
On the Schmooze we discuss final resting places and Denise Phillips gives us a lovely recipe for Rosh Hashanah.
Shana Tova!
Head of External Affairs for Jewish Care Lisa Wimborne expresses her organisations concerns over the lack of volunteers helping the elderly, Daniela Pears of the Pears Foundation tells us why her she’s trying to help single Jews find love this Rosh Hashanah, Singer Natalie Taylor Gray on raising awareness for World Lymphoma Day and on the Schmooze we discuss loneliness.
Survivor Gena Turgel gives us her reaction to the blueprints for the Holocaust memorial to be built at The Palace of Westminster
Survivor Gena Turgel gives us her reaction to the blueprints for the Holocaust memorial to be built at The Palace of Westminster, Photographer David Scheinmann tells us about ‘The Venus Project’ designed to raise awareness of genetic cancers, we learn about Apples & Honey – the new nursery school that’s been opened on the grounds of Nightingale House Care Home and on the Schmooze we discuss the High Holy Days.
Expat Jane Manaster tells us about the Jewish contribution to the relief effort following hurricane Harvey in Texas, Claire Berliner from JW3 talks about the forthcoming Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival, Judith Silver on her involvement in the award winning film ‘Memory Songs’ and on the Schmooze we discuss criticising Israel.
Victor Sorenssen tells us about life for the Spanish Jewish community in light of the recent terror attack in Barcelona, Karen Millie-James talks about her new book ‘Where In The Dark’ which was inspired by her family’s experiences of World War II, Surgeon Jeremy Crane on why he’s taking over the official NHS Twitter account for a week and on the Schmooze we discuss tattoos.
Rabbi Lizz Goldstein tells us shat she witnessed in Charlottesville when violence broke out and reacts to President Trump’s comments, Victoria Sterman from Resource talks about their forthcoming event at Facebook HQ in London, Elise Abrahams on her experiences from the Ben Azzai Programme – an initiative from The Office of The Chief Rabbi and on the Schmooze we discuss awareness of global anti-Semitism.
Dr Charlotte Whitely tells us about research she’s co written which looks into the attitude towards mental health in the Orthodox community and Louise Palmer from Jami reacts to it, Marc Worth on the TLV in LDN Festival, Uwe Hartmann from The Lost Art Foundation talks about returning Nazi-looted books to their rightful heirs and on the Schmooze we discuss pressure from within the community to hide problems.
Emly Kay tells us about the campaign to help her husband Dave’s battle with cancer, Stuart Stepsky from Hebrew Order of David tells us why he’s on the search for Jews with talent, Karen Pollock MBE on the unveiling of potential designs for a holocaust memorial and on the Schmooze we discuss the Westminster Holocaust memorial.
As a list of orthodox rabbis call for a boycott of JW3 following their GayW3 festival we speak to journalist Jenni Frazer, Comedian Danny Lobell tells us about his forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Broke As A Joke’, Walter Bingham on being awarded the Guinness World Record for oldest living talk show host and on the schmooze we discuss the JW3 debacle.
Rabbis Andrew Shaw and Aaron Goldstein talk about the egalitarian praying space at The Western Wall, Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence reminds us of the importance of Tisha B’Av, Lance Forman talks about the UK’s oldest smoked salmon factory being given a protected status and on the Schmooze we discuss the Western Wall.
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Dave Shaw from Keshet UK talks to us about the biggest Jewish delegation Pride has ever seen, Raphael Knapp from JMI tells us about searching for their ‘Youth Big Band’, Sarah Coward from the National Holocaust Centre on their ‘Forever Project’ and on the Schmooze we discuss Jews affiliation with music.
This episode of the Jewish Views is sponsored by Little Big Leaders.
Rabbi Danny Rich, Head of Liberal Judaism and Journalist Jenni Frazer react to a new report by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research which shows a decline in Shul membership, David Barashi from The Dream Doctors Project tells us about the Israeli organisation’s extraordinary work, Miles Isaacs and his mum Melodie on why he gave his Bar Mitzvah money to Hatzola and on the Schmooze we discuss Shul membership.
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Chairman of The Zionist Federation Paul Charney expresses his concerns over the forthcoming Palestine Expo event in London, Chair of Sephardi Voices Alec Nacamuli talks about their exhibition at The Jewish Museum, Jason Blair tells us about his extraordinary career change from Chazan to Glassblower and on the Schmooze James Max sits in for Clive when we discuss the meaning of religion.
Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE tells us about a meeting he along with other faith leaders attended in the presence of the Prime Minister and the Met Police Commissioner following the Finsbury Park Mosque attack, author Abi Silver tells us about her first novel ‘The Pinocchio Brief’, Businessman Larry Berkowitz on the extraordinary lengths he went too to help a couple affected by the Kay’s supermarket fire and on the Schmooze we discuss the Al Quds Day march.
Sara Benbassat tells us about a community aid effort to help victims of the fire at Kay’s supermarket in Golders Green, Comedian Rachel Creeger on her forthcoming show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Malcolm Shaffron talks about how London Taxi drivers Fund for Underprivileged Children has provided a specialist shower unit for Norwood’s Buckets and Spades care home and on the Schmooze we discuss community spirit.
Roisin Wood CEO from Kick It Out reacts to the decision by the FA to impose a lifetime ban on England fans who performed a Nazi salute in Germany, Peter Lobenberg on the extraordinary reason he’s appearing at this years Proms At St Jude’s, Headteacher of Clore Tikva School Leena Rosenberg and Teacher Humzah Al-Akku tell us how their school have used food to unite different communities and on the Schmooze we discuss security at public events.
Rabbi Dov Benyaacov-Kurtzman tells us why Heads Up have opened the MA17 pop-up clinic to help victims of the Manchester bombing, psychotherapist David Polak on ‘Third Generation: Dreaming About The Holocaust’ on at JW3, Jon Benjamin talks about the work of Israel Guide Dog Centre and on the Schmooze we discuss if being Jewish carries a burden.
Recorded at Edgware & District Reform Synagogue; Founder of Mitzvah Day Laura Marks, Founder of JOFA UK Dina Brawer, Editor of The Jewish News Richard Ferrer and Broadcaster & Author Russ Kane discuss why people are turning their back on the religious side of Judaism, what should Jews be doing to combat anti-Semitism and is the support for Israel from President Donald Trump a help or a hindrance?
We hear an eyewitness account of the recent terrorist attack in Manchester from Joel Lever, our Arts Editor Kate Fulton picks fruit for Leket ahead of Shavuot, we speak to gold winning gymnast Sam Santhouse having been crowned British champion in his grade, Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Shavuot and on the Schmooze we discuss President Donald Trumps state visit to Israel.
Donald Trump will be in Israel next week. We speak to Chairman of the Bay Area Jewish Community Relations Council, Dr. Lenny Krystal about some of the issues likely to be raised, Holocaust art exhibition at New North London Synagogue, We meet artist Tracy Conway at the exhibition, Speakers’ Corner series of talks – Zoe Chajet from the Sobell Centre enlightens us on these very popular events and on the Schmooze this week we talk about Osama bin Laden’s son who has called for attacks on Jewish targets
The French Presidential elections: Emmanuel Macron, may have won but how will it affect the Jewish community there? ‘Finding One’s Inner Self’ – Author and Rabbi David Aaron talks about his new book, Kisharon’s ‘Moonlight Walk’ we learn about the event in aid of Autism Awareness month, And on the Schmooze, we discuss why Dublin City Council has decided to fly a Palestinian flag above City Hall.
Paul Charney Chair of the Zionist Federation on the relevance of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Author Julian Furman talks about his new novel ‘This is How We Talk’, Daniel Burger tells us how the organization has benefitted from a new ambulance bought with British fundraisers money, David Gould of NW London tells us why he is raising awareness for stem cell donation and on the Schmooze we discuss what Yom Ha’atzmaut means to British Jews.
Following on from his dismissal from the Liberal Democrats we speak to David Ward and get reaction from Lib Dem candidate for Harrow East Adam Bernard, Britain’s Got Talent impressionist Jess Robinson tells us about her time on the show so far, Chief Executive Jude Williams and Education Programme Manager Ben Salamon from Tzedek talk about taking part in March of the Living 2017 and on the Schmooze we discuss the community’s responsibility in tackling hatred.
Director of The Wiener Library Ben Barkow talks about a newly available archive of Holocaust evidence as gathered by the United Nations War Crime Commission, Mika Danny the founder and conductor of The Rana Choir tells us why her group use music to unite people from different backgrounds, Director of the Fundraising Department at Jewish Care Daniel Carmel-Brown tells us about the importance of the London Marathon for Jewish Charities and on the Schmooze we discuss finding common interests with those who like us least.
American political commentator Carol Gould reacts to comments made by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer comparing President Assad to Adolf Hitler, Masterchef finalist Emma Spitzer talks about her new cookbook ‘Fress: Bold flavours from a Jewish kitchen’, President of the UJS Josh Seitler tells us about this years Student Awards and on the Schmooze we discuss whether a new app that virtually recreates the Jerusalem Temple is educational of disrespectful.
Chair of the Jewish Labour Movement Jeremy Newmark gives us his reaction to the extended suspension of Ken Livingstone, Photographer Harry Borden tells us about his new book 'Survivor: A Portrait of the Survivors of the Holocaust', Rabbi Yossi Simon from Tzivos Hashem UK on why his organization are teaching the next generation to make matzah, Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Pesach and on the Schmooze we discuss the Labour Party’s relationship with the Jewish community.
We speak to Leo Rayman from Valenstein & Fatt who’s company has rebranded to highlight tolerance levels following the triggering of Article 50, Director Jake Murray tells us about the new play by Norma Cohen ‘Gone For A Burton’, we meet two of the recipients of UJIA’s Young Leadership Award Izzy Lenga & Zohar Isakov and on the Schmooze we discuss how leaving the EU could affect European Jewry.
We speak to a witness from the terror attack that took place in London in the past week and we also get reaction from the Director of Communications for the CST - Mark Gardner, the woman behind the success of Rigby & Peller – June Kenton talks about the release of her autobiography, Richard Verber from World Jewish Relief tells us how you can help with their East Africa Food Crisis appeal and on the Schmooze we discuss how terror attacks affect the community.
Social Media Expert Keren Lerner talks about proposals to fine sites that don’t help to tackle online hate, Composer & Lyricist Alexander Bermange on his forthcoming album ‘Wit & Whimsy’, Director of Jewish Volunteering Network Leonie Lewis tells us why her organisation is encouraging the community to volunteer in Israel over Pesach and on The Schmooze we discuss the banning of religious symbols in the work place.
Gaby Jacobs and her mother Alison Dagul tell us how the BRCA1 Gene Mutation has affected their family, Rabbi Jonathan Romain talks about his new book ‘Confessions of a Rabbi’, we speak to two participants of ORT UK’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah Twinning with Vilnius programme and on the Schmooze we discuss Kosher food in secular supermarkets.
In a special edition of The Jewish Views Kate Fulton & Diana Toeman give you an insight into Jewish Book Week 2017. They speak to some of the authors, the organisers and the attendees - just in case you couldn't go for yourself!
Director of the Israel Britain Alliance Michael McCann talks about the potential harm Israeli Apartheid Week can cause, ahead of a returning exhibition at The Jewish Museum ‘Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait’ her father Mitch Winehouse shares some of his memories, Vice Chair of South London Liberal Synagogue James Krickler tells us why his community is raising money to help a Syrian refugee family, Jewish Domestic Goddess Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Purim and on the Schmooze we discuss the affects of Israeli Apartheid Week.
Rebecca Steinfeld tells us how she and her partner Charles Keidan feel after losing their high-court appeal to enter a civil partnership, Ivor Baddiel on why he and his brother David made a Channel 4 documentary following their dad’s battle with Pick’s Disease, Philippa Carr from Jami talks about how Eating Disorders can affect the community ahead of Awareness Week and on the Schmooze we discuss if heterosexual couples should be entitled to civil partnerships.
Ron Kampeas the Washington D.C. Bureau Chief of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency talks about the recent meeting of President Trump & Prime Minister Netanyahu, Actress Norma Cohen tells us about co-staring in the play 'Two Sisters', Sammy Howard on how you could help her mother Sipy's battle with Leukemia and on the Schmooze we discuss religious beliefs in secular scenarios.
Chief Executive of UK Israel Business Hugo Bieber tells us about trade possibilities between the UK and Israel after Brexit, Author John Steinberg talks about his latest novel ‘Blue Skies Over Berlin’, Susannah Simons from PaJeS gives us a preview of this year’s Jewish Schools Awards and on the Schmooze we discuss the trading relationship between the UK and Israel.
Founder & Executive Director of Jewish Council For Racial Equality Dr Edie Friedman and Political Commentator Charlie Wolf discuss President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, Co-Chair and Festival Director of Jewish Book Week Lucy Silver tells us what to expect from the 2017 event, Adam Gunstock & Charlotte Linton from JLGB's Redbridge Band on performing at Buckingham Palace and on the Schmooze we discuss the US immigration policy.
Holocaust survivor Gena Turgel recalls her incredible story of her time in Bergen-Belsen, author Laurence Rees tells us why he took 25 years to research his new book 'The Holocaust', David & Melanie Baum talk about setting up 'The 365 Challenge' to raise awareness of PTSD and on the Schmooze we discuss Jews' attitudes towards other people.
Holocaust survivor Bernd Koschland recalls his incredible story ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day 2017, Animator Martyn Niman tells us about his animated band Soul Jump performing for Tikun Unplugged, Alexandra Maurice talks about Chai Cancer Care’s new fundraising initiative ‘Chai Challenges You’ and on the Schmooze we discuss the threat posed to Jews by the extreme of both political sides.
Journalist Raphael Ahren talks about the recent terror attack in Jerusalem, Artist Ali Miller tells us about some of her work featuring in BBC's Sherlock, Shira Schiller on setting up Max's Foundation in memory of her son and on the Schmooze we discuss women in Judaism.
Paul Charney from the Zionist Federation and Hannah Weisfeld from Yachad discuss the UN's recent resolution over Israeli settlements, we find out about the Jewish Museum's exhibition 'Scots Jews: Photographs by Judah Passow, Jonny Benjamin on receiving an MBE in the New Year's Honours List and on the Schmooze we ask why is the Holocaust remembered before most other historic genocides.
In this episode we hear from Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis & former Mayor of London Boris Johnson when they attended Chanukah in the Square 2015, Eurovision legend Dana International spoke to us ahead of performing at the ZF Yom Haatzmaut celebrations, songwriter & performer Dan Cainer talks about his show at JW3, we explore the ‘Moses, Mods & Mr Fish’ exhibition at The Jewish Museum, Kinga Staroniewska on the Wolpa Synagogue's reconstruction, Simi Ben Hur tells us about the work that Shaare Zedek Hospital do and our Schmooze is about Tikkun Olam.
In this episode we speak to Shami Chakrabarti about alleged anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, Naomi Chazan talks about the life of Shimon Peres, Food Critic Jay Rayner on his Jazz show, Impressionist Darren Altman tells us about appearing on Britain's Got Talent, Joshku Gunusen on why he used his Bar Mitzvah to raise money for others less fortunate, Keith Pearce on Penzance Jewish Cemetery and our Schmooze is about religious conversion.
Chief Executive of AJR Michael Newman tells us about the IHRA's definition of anti-Semistism, Ella Rose & Ben Crown give us a preview of Limmud 2016, Rabbi Danny Bergson talks about the 75th anniversary celebrations at Pinner United Synagogue, on the Schmooze we discuss Jewish festive foods and Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Chanukah.
Anat Ben Nun from Peace Now expresses her organisation's concerns over the potential legalisation of settlements in the West Bank, historian Azriel Bermant talks about his new book 'Margaret Thatcher & The Middle East', CEO of Kisharon Dr Beverly Jacobson tells us about her amazing fundraising achievement and on the Schmooze we discuss the importance of World leaders views on Israel.
Expat Rona Hart gives us an eyewitness view of the Haifa fires, author Sue Unerman on her new book 'The Glass Wall: Success strategies for women at work - and businesses that mean business', we speak to winner of the Community Heroes award for 2016 Rebecca Woolfe and on the Schmooze we discuss the practice of Kosher slaughter.
Jacques Wiser from AJEX tells us about this years parade, artist Rebecca Frankel-Rudowski talks about her forthcoming exhibition at the Hampstead Garden Suburb Gallery, Louisa Goott explains the work Chana does to help infertile couples in the community and on the Schmooze we discuss the rise in hate crimes.
Mitzvah Day's Founder Laura Marks & Executive Director Dan Rickman tell us what to expect from this years event, Victoria Sterman on how 'Resource' help the community back into work, Ashley Fulton & Sam Cohen talk about their incredible fundraising achievement for Norwood and on the Schmooze we discuss settlements in the West Bank.
American political commentator Carol Gould reacts to Donald Trump's election victory, author Maureen Kendler talks about her forthcoming show 'Being Serious About Jokes: Yiddish Humour in the Shtetl' at JW3, Sophie Ezra tells us about British Friends of Ohel Sarah's work and their event called 'An Evening of Mystery' and on the Schmooze we discuss the President-elect.
Chair of the Middle East Strategy Committee on the Jewish Community Relations Council Dr Lenny Kristal gives an overview of the US presidential election campaign 2016, chef Fabienne Viner-Luzzato talks about her latest class at JW3 that puts a Sephardi twist on Ashkenazi dishes, founders of the Jews For Entrepreneurship Network Michal Tavrovsky and Jenny Belotserkovsky tell us why they’re opening a UK division and on the Schmooze we discuss the race for the White House.
Travel expert David Segel on Tel Aviv & Jerusalem having been voted into the top 40 destinations by Condé Nast Traveller, Joanne Rosenthal talks about the Jewish Mueseum's latest exhibition 'Shaping Ceramics', Rabbi Pinchas Hackenbroch tells us about Shabbat UK 2016 and on the Schmooze we discuss observing Shabbat.
Paul Charney from the Zionist Federation reacts to the UNESCO resolution over Jews affiliation with Temple Mount, author & performer Lynne Bradley talks about her book 'What's A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Church Like This', Gemma Goodman from Jewish Blind & Disabled tells us about their recent search for a 'petron' and on the Schmooze we discuss converting either to or from Judaism.
Dr Edie Friedman the founder and executive director of JCore talks about the request from various faith leaders to take in up to 400 refugee children, chief executive of UK Jewish Film Michael Etherton tells us about this years film festival, Tanya Harris from Jami on the importance of mental health first aid, Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Sukkot and on the Schmooze we discuss Jews in the film industry.
Sir Eric Pickles tells us about Conservatives Friend's of Israel's contribution to the Conservative Party Conference, Professor Nathan Abrams talks about his new book 'Hidden in Plain Sight: Jews and Jewishness in British Film, Television, and Popular Culture', Chief Executive of Jewish Deaf Association Sue Cipin on the how the charity supports the community, Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for breaking the fast and on the Schmooze we discuss 'final resting places'.
Professor Naomi Chazan talks about the life and work of former Israeli Prime Minister and President Shimon Peres, Melody Dadon tells us about Tzedek's 'Succah in the City' event, Simi Ben Hur gives us an insight into Shaare Zedek Hospital, Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Rosh Hashanah and on the Schmooze we remember Shimon Peres.
Chairman of Action Against Discrimination Jonathan Metliss talks about concerns over anti-Semitism in football, historian David Rosenberg tells us about 80th anniversary events to commemorate the battle of Cable Street, president of the Union of Jewish Students Josh Seitler on Jewish students starting university and on the Schmooze we discuss eruvs.
Olivia Marks-Woldman the chief executive of Holocaust Memorial Day Trust & Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert talk about proposals to create a memorial and a learning centre in the heart of Westminster, author Rachel Lichtenstein talks about her new book 'Estuary: Out from London to the Sea', Max Heller & Melanie Kelly tell us about UJIA's 'Ethiopian Bar/Bat Mitzvah Programme' and on the Schmooze we discuss commemorating the Holocaust.
Chair of the Middle East Strategy Committee on the Jewish Community Relations Council - Dr Lenny Kristal talks about the concerns over Israel's future depending on the outcome of the US presidential elections, blue badge guide Rachel Kolsky tells us about the latest 'Go London Walking Tours', Sarit Gafan & Geri O’Regan on why they co-wrote ‘Make it Right’ to help the homeless and on the Schmooze we discuss religious boundaries.
Supplements editor for The Jewish News and film critic Brigit Grant looks back at the extraordinary life and works of Gene Wilder, Dan Isaac from Shtar tells us why the band will be coming to London in a couple of weeks, Rabbi Mordechai Wollenberg talks about a conference hosted by Woodford Forest United Synagogue on medical ethics and on the Schmooze we discuss care in the community.
Marie Van Der Zyl from The Board of Deputies talks about the community's hopes for the Labour leadership contest, magician Michael Gee tells us why he performed for passengers on the new night tube, Dr Amir Khalil on how Four Paws rescued animals from 'the worlds worst zoo' in Gaza and on the Schmooze we discuss Jews in medicine.
Author Thomas Harding tells us why he is one of many British Jews who has applied for German citizenship post Brexit, broadcaster Walter Iuzzolino introduces us to 'Beauty & The Baker', chairman of Staines and District United Synagogue Hilary Stone says why her community is offering free access to Shul services and on the Schmooze we discuss Europe's relationship with Jews.
Joseph Stober talks about the expanding Canvey Island Orthodox community, we explore the 'Jukebox Jewkbox' exhibition at The Jewish Mueseum Camden, Andrew Kaufman from the AJR tells us why Hans & Eva Reichmann have been honoured with a plaque and on the Schmooze we discuss the Jewish influence on the music industry.
Rabbi Avrohom Pinter tells us about attending a multi-faith vigil in remembrance of Father Jacques Hamel, Dominic Ruffy talks about 'Amy's Place', Naomi Paul on 'Price Still Includes Biscuits' at the Edinburgh Fringe and on the Schmooze we discuss Jewish humour.
Professor Geoffrey Alderman reminds us of the importance of the Balfour Declaration, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about his new book 'My Dear Ones: One Family and the Final Solution', Melanie Priestly from Sinai's PSA tells us about their new 'Buddy Benches' project and on the Schmooze we discuss the Palestinian Authority's threat to sue the British government.
Filip Slipaczek tells us about a new UK committee setup to preserve Har HaZeitim aka Mount of Olives, Jen Jankle from the JMI talks about Klezfest 2016, Laura Marks OBE on her new role as chair of Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and on the Schmooze we discuss Charedi segregation.
Chairman of Conservative Friends of Israel Sir Eric Pickles talks about new Prime Minister Theresa May, Jonni Berger tells us about relaunching the #Spit4Mum campaign following Sharon Berger's second Leukemia diagnosis, Louise Hager from Chai Cancer Care on the services they provide and on the Schmooze we discuss the affects of Cancer in the community. This episode is dedicated to Willie Cohen, Amanda Coleman and Simon Cooper.
CEO of Holocaust Educational Trust Karen Pollock reflects on the life of Elie Wiesel, photographer Dorothy Bohm talks about an exhibition of her work based on London in the 1960s, Ali Durban & Sarah Sultman tell us about their new school Gesher and on the Schmooze we discuss the threat of Hizbollah to London Jewry.
Shami Chakrabarti tells us about the findings in her report on anti-Semitism within the Labour Party, Stephen Burstin talks about 'Jewish London Walking Tours', Dan Rickman & Charlie Agran on attending a multi-faith Iftar and on the Schmooze we discuss wandering Jews.
Rabbi Herschel Gluck tells us about his concerns over the rise of far-right extremism, historian Dr Helen Fry on the redevelopment of Trent Park, author Jemma Wayne talks about her new novel 'Chains of Sand' and on the Schmooze we discuss similarities between Catholicism and Judaism.
Former chair of the Jewish Gay and Lesbian Helpline Jack Gilbert gives us his reaction to Chief Rabbi Mirvis' comments following the Orlando nightclub shootings, comedian and songwriter Daniel Cainer talks about his forthcoming debut show at JW3, Eli Tamir tells us about the Mixed Up Chorus' 'Sing Walk Talk' event and on the Schmooze we discuss Jewish attitudes towards homosexuality.
Mark Finnis the coxswain at Dover RNLI tells us about the moment 34 strictly-orthodox teenagers were rescued, Ron Finlay talks about this year's Proms at St Jude's music and arts festival, Claudia Bookey and Meryl Folb on the launch of the Aitza Network and on the Schmooze we discuss women in Judaism.
CEO of Pink News Benjamin Cohen tells us about his recent torrent of online abuse, Nicki Tiefenbrun and Emma Spitzer give us an insight into Gefiltefest 2016, Kinga Staroniewska talks about the rebuilding of the Wolpa Synagogue in Poland, Denise Phillips has a cheesecake recipe for Shavuot and on the Schmooze we discuss religious regalia.
Russell Langer from The Union of Jewish Students tells us what life on campus is really like, Darren Altman talks about his recent Britain's Got Talent appearance, Joshku Gunusen on how he was inspired to raise money for charity after his Bar Mitzvah, Gaby Lebetkin describes the moment she won gold for her Chelsea Flower Show exhibit and on the Schmooze we discuss Jewish identity.
Michael McCann from Israel-Britain Alliance on his organisations' concerns over Palestinian foreign aid, Jo & Julian Landy tell us what to expect from this years' Cambridge Limmud, Neil Taylor talks about the Maccabi GB Community Fun Run 2016 and on the Schmooze we discuss Boris Johnson's comments comparing the EU to Hitler.
Ahead of her performance at the ZF Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations we talk to Dana International, Dani Tucker tells us about her new cookbook she put together in honour of her late mother, Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence talks about Kinloss’ day of inspiration and on the Schmooze we talk about the risk of Judaism dying out.
Gabriel Blauer tells us about Manna UK’s annual Soup Walk, Bayla Perrin and Benjamin Conway from The Paperweight Trust talk about their work, our very own Richard Ferrer and Justin Cohen on the new look Jewish News website and on the Schmooze we talk about tackling anti-Semitism within The Labour Party.
Jeremy Newmark from The Jewish Labour Movement on the recent suspension of Naz Shah MP, Kaela Starkman tells us about the screening of a documentary about Henry Wermuth, his daughter Ilana Metzger gives us an insight into her father's extraordinary life, Mark Meir talks about Akiva School's forthcoming 'Just For Laughs' event and on the Schmooze we discuss Yom HaShoah
Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra gives a Muslim perspective on the recent survey that revealed how British Muslims feel about Jews, Natalie Braier tells us about her work as a modern-day shadchan, Alexis Boo talks about her families fundraising efforts following her brother-in-law's Cancer diagnosis and on the Schmooze we discuss brit milah or circumcision.
Gideon Falter from Campaign Against Anti-Semitism talks about the results of a survey that reveals how British Muslims feel about Jews, Alex Nacamuli tells us about 'Sephardi Voices' part of the Sephardi Festival at JW3, the late boxing referee Sid Nathan's granddaughter Georgina Morelle on his career, Jewish domestic goddess Denise Phillips gives us a Passover recipe and on the Schmooze we discuss the difference between Ashkenazim & Sephardim.
Hear what happened at the recent London mayoral elections hustings, Susan Cohen from Six Point Foundation explains why the organisation is closing, Liz Selby tells us about the 'Moses, Mods and Mr Fish' exhibition, Peter Hedderly talks about an event to mark 77th anniversary of the Kindertransport and on the Schmooze we discuss issues we'd want the next London mayor to tackle.
CEO of AJR Michael Newman tells us about the post war bid for compensation made by holocaust survivors, chef Alan Rosenthal talks about his new Kosher tapas class at JW3, Gina Ross talks about Jewish legacies and on the Schmooze we talk about interfaith.
Phillips Markovic gives us the Belgium Jewish community's reaction to the terror attack, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg talks about visiting refugee camps in Calais, Julie Saddiqi tells us about Sadaqa day, Rabbi Hanoch Teller on his award winning work and on the Schmooze we discuss concerns over terrorism.
Jeremy Newmark on alleged anti-semitism in the Labour party, Barbara Winton talks about commemorating Sir Nicholas Winton's life, Oliver Alsfeld tells us about J-TV and on the Schmooze we discuss history repeating itself with regard to anti semitism.
Annika Rothstein talks about the hidden Jewish community of Tehran, Gary Sinyor gives us a preview of his theatre production 'Not Moses', Rabbi Jackie Tabick tells us about Reform Judaism's conversion weekend and on the Schmooze we discuss converting to Judaism.
Jessica Boxer from PaJeS talks about Jewish school's September intake, Katy Lipson tells us about the musical version of Bar Mitzvah Boy, historian Keith Pearce talks about Penzance Jewish Cemetery's recent restoration and on the Schmooze we talk about the ramifications of boycotting Israel.
We find out what happened when HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited The Holocaust Survivors Centre, Mira Awad talks about her forthcoming trip to the UK, Andrew Alexander tells us about One Family UK and one the Schmooze we talk about Jewish jokes.
Journalist Jenni Frazer tells us about 'The Jungle' migrant camp in Calais, Dr Mike Harris talks about his book 'Winning A Debate With An Israel-Hater', president of The United Synagogue Stephen Pack on the new Ma'ayan course and on the Schmooze we discuss tackling Israel boycotters.
Genealogist and historian Stuart Rosenblatt tells us about Cork's Hebrew Congregation closing, Lucy Silver gives us a preview of Jewish Book Week 2016, Paul Goodmaker talks about For Crohn's annual fundraiser and on the Schmooze we discuss communities moving on.
Anat Hoffman from Women of the Wall talks about a new egalitarian prayer area by The Western Wall, Shazia Mirza tells us about appearing at JW3 and on the Scmooze we discuss equality for women verses religious traditions.
Olivia Marks-Woldman talks about Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Jay Rayner tells us about his new UK tour, Peter Behan from Norwood's Stanmore Cottage on their 'outstanding' CQC rated care home and on the Schmooze we talk about remembering the Holocaust.
Richard Verber from World Jewish Relief talks about settling Syrian refugees into the UK, Ilan Goodman on the return of 'Bad Jews', Rabbi David Meyer tells us about the new PaJeS award ceremony and on the Schmooze we talk about Jewish schools.
Rabbi Jeremy Conway from Kosher London Beth Din tells us about The Really Jewish Food Guide 2016, Ros Berwald talks about her book 'Shot To Death With Pearls', Neil Martin from Jewish Lads and Girls Brigade talks about gathering memories from World War I and on The Schmooze we discuss how sensitive we are as a community.
Jude Williams tells us how her organisation Tzedek tries to combat poverty, Dr Joseph Berke talks about his book 'The Hidden Freud: His Hasidic Roots', James Morgenstern on winning Hertfordshire's young entrepreneur of the year and on The Schmooze we discuss Tikkun Olam.
Mike Gladstone and Deborah Blausten from Limmud tell us about this year's conference, David Troughton talks about the stage adaptation of Goodnight Mr Tom, Jack Mendel from The Jewish News describes his experience at Limmud 2015 and on The Schmooze we discuss some of the big Jewish news stories from the past year.
Michael Radbill and Graham Taylor talk about their new book 'Collaborators', Josh Seitler tell us about his plans as the new president of UJS and on The Schmooze we discuss Islam being taught in Jewish schools.
The new chairman of Limmud David Hoffman tells us about this years conference, historian and author Helen Fry talks about her new book looking at the centenary of Golders Green United community, Rabbi Yosef Solomon on Tikun's 'Light Up A Life' volunteer initiative and on The Schmooze we discuss armed security for the community.
Dr Lenny Krystal tells us how American Jews have reacted to Donald Trump, we give you a round up of Chanukah in the Square 2015 and hear from London Mayor Boris Johnson as well as chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and on the Schmooze we discuss Christmas vs Chanukah.
In our first programme journalist Lisa Sanders talks about the Jewish community of Garges-Les-Gonesse, Simon Cooper tells us about Friday Night Rock Service, Simon Johnson gives us a preview of next week's Chanukah in the Square and on The Schmooze we discuss music in shul services.