A series of events starting September 1 and continuing until the end of the year will be coordinated as the B’nai B’rith Jewish Heritage in the UK Festival — organised under the international umbrella of the European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC), whose theme this year is “Renewal.”
Click here to download a PDF calendar of events
(Click here for the “flipsnack” online catalogue of events).
Willesden Jewish Cemetery: 150 years of Heritage 1873 – 2023 Guided Walk
As part of the year long celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the Willesden Jewish Cemetery, this guided walk will tell the story of the establishment of the cemetery, highlighting the early years of the United Synagogue, the people who made it happen and their role in the community.
The Willesden Jewish cemetery celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
This will be one of the main events. The cemetery says:
View our new exhibition of archives in the Heritage Centre
• Have a look at the display in the historic grade II listed portico, highlighting some key stories of those buried here
• Enjoy the permanent exhibition and introductory film in the Heritage Centre
• Take a stroll in our transformed historic gardens with a new emphasis on biodiversity!
• Join us on a new free guided walk at 2.30 pm when we will reveal the early history of this unique Cemetery and the people behind its creation
This is a special occasion for our community to celebrate this important milestone. Throughout the afternoon our volunteers will be on hand to share their knowledge of Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Jewish traditions and culture.
A gala civic event kicking off a six month “Heritage Season” of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Princes Road Synagogue.
Program:
Event and presenters introduced by television legend Anne Robinson;
Welcome to St George’s Hallby the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councillor Richard Kemp, CBE);
Introduction to Heritage Season by Dame Louise Ellman, DBE with Dr Lee Kendall and Robin Makin;
Music
Organ recital by Professor Ian Tracey – some pieces with cello performance by Professor Hannah Roberts including Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre and some featuring renowned Cantor David Rome with the music introduced by Simon Caplan (son of former Minister, Rev Herschel Caplan);
Address by Guest of Honour, Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE;
Concluding address by the Mayor of Liverpool City Region (Steve Rotheram); and
Vote of thanks by Alison Cohen (Chair of Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation)
At Princes Road Synagogue on Monday 09 September 2024 at 9AM there will be an illustrated talk exploring the themes of Awe & Splendour in Judaism generally and, in particular, in the context of the Synagogue presented by Rabbi Eliyohu E. Rubinstein (philosopher and highly regarded educator)
Apply for tickets at
https://www.princesroad.org/ticket-application-form
https://www.princesroad.org/heritage
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PROGRAM OF ALL EVENTS IN THE SIX-MONTH “HERITAGE SEASON”
Six month “Heritage Season” of Events (Ceremonial, Concerts, Lectures, Meal, Performances, Talks, Tours, and Walks) to mark the 150th Anniversary of Princes Road Synagogue.
Themes:
September 2024 – People & Place;
October 2024 – Charity & Philanthropy and Rituals;
November 2024 – Civil life; December 2024 – Education & Learning;
January 2025 – Trade & Occupations; February 2025 – Art & Culture
The program is evolving.
Click here to see the program as events are confirmed.
NOTE: Tickets for all events must be reserved in advance.
To apply for tickets, please complete the application for tickets form here.
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