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    • Jul 9, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 192 EPISODES


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    July 2021: Ron Finlay, Michal Oshman and Janice C Spector

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 49:07


    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.

    June 2021: Jewish Life in Dubai, The Cholera Wedding and Israel faces Iran & the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 46:22


    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.

    May 2021: Alexander Bermange, #Orange4Oli and Beverly Lester

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 50:04


    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.

    April 2021: William Tyler MBE, 'Deep Nostalgia' and Balagan Be Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 42:12


    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.

    March 2021: Daniel Sonabend, Dr Aviva Dautch, Natasha Applebaum and David Dicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 51:34


    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.

    February 2021: Dr Miri Freud-Kandel, Zack Cohen (of Junior Bakeoff and Francesca Ter-Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 43:56


    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

    January 2021: Lenny Beige, Rabbi Roderick Young, Tzipporah Johnston and Debbie Sheldon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 48:01


    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.

    December 2020: Daniel Cainer, Hesped, 'Bushey Drive-In Chanukah' and Cooking with Denise Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 41:36


    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.

    November 2020: UK Jewish Film Festival, Professor Shirli Gilbert, John Carr OBE and 'Selfiebook'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 43:12


    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.

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    October 2020: Mixed Marriages, BRCA Gene, Aish and Step by Step Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 44:47


    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.

    September 2020: Ashley Blaker, 'Your Legacy & Me', Natasha Bernard and Family Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 50:30


    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.

    August 2020: Trudy Gold, 'Jew Talkin' to Me?', Ashira Gorfinkel and Robert Speker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 48:11


    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.

    July 2020: Irving Berlin, New COVID-19 Test, 'The Young Survivors' and Restoring Synagogues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 48:00


    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.

    June 2020: Chai Cancer Care, 'Musicals Uncovered', Resource Online and Naftali Arden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 42:57


    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.

    May 2020: JW3 TV, Jewish Online, Rabbi Avrohom Pinter, 'The Host' and JMI Online

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 53:40


    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.

    April 2020: Coronavirus, Rabbi Danny Rich, The Gate and 'One Table'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 53:41


    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

    March 2020: March at JW3, the life of Kirk Douglas and 'Love Langdon'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 36:44


    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.

    Feb 2020: AJR's 'My Story', 'The Really Jewish Food Guide', 'Farewell to Vienna' and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 54:06


    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.

    Jan 2020: JW3 Ice Rink, Jordan B. Gorfinkel, 'Petticoat Lane Foxtrot' and 'World's Big Sleep Out'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 56:54


    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.

    December 2019: 'The Wonder of Stillness', 'Refugee Voices', Jewish Comedy Festival 2019 and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 56:05


    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.

    November 2019: Rabbi Jeffery Newman, 'Tillie: A New York City Girl' and High Holidays on Campus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 45:21


    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.

    October 2019: Jewish Film Festival 2019, 'The Jewish Enquirer', Step by Step and JLGB Awards Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 61:44


    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.

    September 2019: Jeremy Sassoon, Ravenswood Redevelopment, Ruben's Reopens and RJUK's Annual Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 50:42


    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.

    August 2019: Edinburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe, Summer at JW3 and Tourism to Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 46:18


    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.

    July 2019: Howard Jacobson, Jess Robinson, Rabbi Alan Plancey and 'Nadine'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 52:38


    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.

    June 2019: Ashley Blaker, Judy Jackson, 'Great British Jews' and Liberal Synagogue Elstree at 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 52:18


    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.

    May 2019: #ActiveAllies, Robert Elms, 'Syrian Song of Torah' and The Eco Shul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 50:17


    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.

    April 2019: Israeli Elections, Lt. Col Mordaunt Cohen, Emily Rose and Richard Pollins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 50:32


    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.

    The Best of The Jewish Views 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 42:11


    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...

    'Nuremberg's Voice of Doom' and Arieh Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 31:24


    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.

    SPECIAL EDITION: George H W Bush and Chanukah in the Square 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 52:48


    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.

    Limmud 2018, 'Back to Berlin' and Yavneh College

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 44:00


    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.

    Kindertransport 80th Anniversary, 'Whitechapel Noise' and Mitzvah Day 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 45:12


    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.

    Gaza Conflict 2018, HRH Prince Charles at 70 and Norwood's Annual Dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 47:58


    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.

    Armistice Day Centenary, JVN Awards 2018 and 'Hear to Learn'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 49:53


    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.

    Pittsburgh Massacre, 'UK Jewish Film Festival 2018' and Kristallnacht 80 Years On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 48:52


    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.

    Jo Wagerman OBE, 'Death March Escape', Hillman Stained Glass Windows and Beryl Shisler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 48:05


    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.

    SPECIAL EDITION: Charity Central from Work Avenue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 55:22


    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.

    Nikki Haley, 'Music is the Most Beautiful Language in the World' and Mosaic Jewish Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 46:15


    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.

    Westminster Holocaust Memorial, WJR Indonesia Appeal and Deborah & Jack Azagury-Slattery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 48:16


    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.

    Labour Party Conference 2018, Proscribing Hezbollah and Whetstone Musical Theatre Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 45:01


    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.

    No2H8 Winners, Mosque Attack, 'Justice For All' and 'Stand With Us'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 49:22


    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.

    Church Adopts IHRA Definition, 'Hitler's British Traitors' and Josef Perl

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 40:24


    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.

    SPECIAL EDITION: The interview with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 37:34


    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.

    Rabbi Jeff Berger, Nightingale House and Gideon Falter from Campaign Against Antisemitism.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 48:50


    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.

    David Hirsh on Corbyn, Helping students back to the workplace, Daniel Cainer at Edinburgh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 49:12


    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.

    Wreath Laying Allegations, 'Let's Be This' and JMI Summer / Autumn Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 46:55


    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.

    Holocaust Denial, 'No 2 H8 Crime' and 'GITA: The Battle of the Worlds'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 41:59


    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.

    CAA Refers Labour, Kadya Molodovsky Biography and ‘End of Life' Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 49:58


    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.

    CST Figures 2018, 'Three Dreams in the Key of G' and June Jacobs CBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 51:02


    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.

    Labour's New Antisemitism Code, 'Conspiracy Theory - A Lizard's Tale' and 'Shine For Shani'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 54:08


    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.

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