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The Jewish Museum London celebrates Jewish life and cultural diversity. Our education programmes and activities encourage a sense of discovery and creativity and tell the story of Jewish history, culture and religion in an innovative and compelling way and engage with people of all backgrounds and faiths to explore Jewish heritage and identity as part of the wider story of Britain. Twitter: www.twitter.com/JewishMuseumLDN
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25/03/2026

🚨We’re hiring!

The Jewish Museum London is looking to appoint a full-time Producer: Community Engagement and Informal Learning to devise and deliver informal learning and engagement programmes for a range of communities.

Closing date: Monday 13 April 2026

To find out more, including how to apply, visit: https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/about-us/get-involved/jobs-2/

14/03/2026

Dinah and Celia, a mother and daughter, photographed at Wykeham Studios in London more than a century ago.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the UK. Happy Mother’s Day from Jewish Museum London. 💐

02/03/2026

Are you dressing up for Purim?

These photographs offer a glimpse into the Adeni Jewish community and their Purim celebrations in the 1950s.

For many Jewish communities, Purim is a joyful celebration marked by hearing the Megillat Esther, dressing up in costume, sharing festive meals, giving gifts to friends and donating to those in need. The festival retells the story of Esther, Queen of Persia, over 2,000 years ago, whose bravery is remembered in the Book of Esther. Purim is a time to reflect on courage, community, and the enduring message that good can overcome evil.

1: Five girls in fancy dress at a Purim party at Selim Jewish School, Aden.
2: A teacher at Selim Jewish School, Aden, with her students celebrating together.
3: Members of the Adeni community in costume for the festivities.

17/02/2026

From Brisket to Bubalahs, check out some of the treasured family recipes we've been collecting- the kind passed down through generations, shared across kitchen tables, and baked with love.

New blog post is now live!

Read about some of the recipes we've collected, the families behind them, and try them out for yourselves via this link: https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/2026/02/11/recipes/

Have a family favourite that tells a story? Find out how to share it with Jewish Museum London via the blog and help us keep these traditions alive for future generations!

15/01/2026

Get up close and personal with Medieval Jewish life at the Tower of London!
Meet characters from history, explore the Medieval Mikvah stone, and create your very own fort collages and Medieval hats!
Join us for two hours of activities and then explore the Tower for free!

Places are limited so book now: https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/events/free-family-day-tower-of-london/

Wednesday 18th February 2026
10:30-12:30 or 13:30-15:30

12/01/2026

Secondary schools are invited to join the Jewish Museum London for our annual Holocaust Memorial Day broadcast.

This year’s theme, “Bridging Generations”, will be explored through the testimony of Holocaust survivor and educator Eva Schloss. The broadcast will also include an object exploration and a live candle lighting.

🗓 Thursday 22 January 2026 | ⏰ 10:00am – 10:30am
📍 Online – For Secondary Schools
🎟 https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/events/hmd-secondary-schools-broadcast-bridging-generations/

17/12/2025

"Their marriage spanned 70 years and their social life continued well into their 90s, both of them dressed in the height of fashion. A highlight of their social calendar was their annual Hanukah party where this very chanukiah was lit every year amongst friends of all ages.

This week, the chanukiah returned home."

Hear from our Head of Collections about his work bringing a chanukiah from our collection back to a party where it was lit for nearly 70 years at the link below:

https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/2025/12/16/chanukiah-homecoming/

03/12/2025

Join us at Museum of the Home for object exploration, dreidel playing, and Chanukiah lighting!
Explore a 1913 Jewish tenement flat, decorated for Chanukah, and buy Rinkoff’s doughnuts!

Fun for all the family, drop-in anytime Thursday 18 December 11:00-16:00!
Candle lighting at 16:00

02/10/2025

As we emerge from Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish Calendar, we are appalled and saddened to learn of the attack at Heaton Park Synagogue this morning. Our thoughts are with the families of those who were killed, those who have been injured and the entire Manchester community.

22/09/2025

Jewish Museum London wishes everyone a Sweet New Year this Rosh Hashanah!

This engraving, after an original by Bernard Picart in the 18th Century, shows the Shofar being blown in the Synagogue. Picart's works generally focussed on the Sephardi community of Amsterdam.

Shanah Tovah U'matukah!

02/09/2025

🌟Primary School Teachers!🌟

🍎Join us for a FREE virtual broadcast celebrating the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah!
🍎Tuesday 16th September 9:30-10:00
🍎Book here: www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/events/

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