Tuesday 20 March 2012

This Month at the Manchester Jewish Museum

Now as you know from time to time I indulge my love of Manchester Museums, so here at the Jewish Musuem are events during this month

EXHIBITION: THE WINDERMERE BOYS (until 31May 2012)The Windermere Boys exhibition tells the story of 300 Jewish childrenwho, having survived the Holocaust, found a haven in Windermere,before joining Jewish communities in Manchester and London.A fascinating and uplifting story of survival and newbeginnings, this is an exhibition not to be missed! (Museum admission charge) Funded by Arts Council England.

HISTORY TALK: “A Sanhedrin - in France”! Sun 25 Mar, 2pm (Future talks: 15 Apr, 13 May and 3 June)The second in a series of modern Jewish history talks by Jeremy MichelsonThis talk explores why Emperor Napoleon was reviving the ancientSanhedrin, the law making body of world Jewry and what effect it wouldhave on Jews throughout Europe. (FREE but booking essential)

JEWISH FAMILY HISTORY ROADSHOW Sun 22 April (both 11am-3pm)Bring in your family archives or personal objects handed down by Jewishfamily members. A panel of experts will be on hand to examine them and answer yourquestions. (Museum admission charges apply)

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