Everyone is invited to the UK’s first annual Jewish Culture Month – a nationwide celebration of Jewish culture, community and creativity.
Jewish Culture Month is a cultural coming together on a scale and depth not seen before, with more than 100 events across the country spanning food, comedy, art, architecture, fashion, music and much more.
From our poets to our picklers, our star performers to our deepest thinkers, this is the best of Jewish culture in the UK, past and present. With almost 1,000 years of shared history, the programme is as diverse as Britain’s Jewish community.
Education
This collection of events focuses on the theme of education. Join us to explore diverse range of events designed to inspire students, educators, and lifelong learners alike.
History
This series features a variety of events centered on historical themes. Explore significant eras and developments from the past to better understand the events that have shaped our world today.
Revealing the Medieval Jewish Cemetery: Jewish Square Mile Exhibition at the London Archive
In the Shadow of the Tower: The Jews of Medieval London talk – London Archives
Guided Walk: Pioneers of Science and Medicine – Willesden Jewish Cemetery
Get involved
JCM in the workplace
Marking Jewish Culture Month in the workplace is a practical and visible way of recognising that Jewish culture is integral to Jewish life.
JCM in Schools
Ways to mark Jewish Culture Month in your school.
Friday night dinners
Jewish Culture Month celebrates the traditions, stories and practices that bring Jewish life and culture to life today.
Can science and faith coexist?
For Jewish Culture Month, we visited the Natural History Museum to explore how scientific discovery and Jewish belief can go hand in hand. From Maimonides to modern science, we look at how faith and reason together can inspire wonder at the world around us.
If you’ve seen Jeremy Sassoon’s MOJO shows, you’ll know MOJO stands for Musicians Of Jewish Origin, a live concert celebrating the extraordinary influence Jewish songwriters, performers, and musicians have had on the music we all love.
So why are there two different shows?
MOJO 1: The Icons is the original hit production that traces a century of mainstream music history. From George Gershwin and Irving Berlin to Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, and Amy Winehouse, it’s the ultimate journey through some of the biggest household names in popular music.
MOJO 2: The Unsung Heroes digs deeper into the stories behind the music. Focusing heavily on the 1960s, 70s, and alternative legends, it shines a spotlight on artists you might never have realised had Jewish roots or connections. Alongside names like Mama Cass and Stan Getz, MOJO 2 explores some of the show’s more surprising categories – artists with Jewish fathers, including Jamie Cullum, Marc Bolan, Bob Marley (reputedly), and Mark Knopfler, as well as artists who converted to Judaism, such as Daryl Hall and Jackie Wilson.
Whether it’s the iconic chart-toppers of MOJO 1 or the fascinating hidden connections and vintage rock vibes of MOJO 2, both shows combine incredible music, witty storytelling, and plenty of moments to sing along.
How MOJO came to life. Hear the backstory from Jeremy Sassoon himself.
Find out more about the show at jeremysassoon.com.
✨ Last week, the @jw3london hosted a fantastic event, L’Chaim/L’Chaos – 50 Years of Jewish Punk, bringing together key voices from across the movement.
🎸 Forever‑punk Mark Jay and music historian Alain Dein traced a neon thread through five decades of rebellion and reinvention.
📸 Denise Lester/ @denise.lester.007
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We caught up with @grahamgouldman of @10ccworld fame ahead of his @jw3london event “10 Songs that changed my life”. We spoke about all things growing up Jewish in Manchester, releasing some of the biggest hits of the 70s and his love for JW3!
The neighbourhood that became part of Amy Winehouse’s story.
Even after winning Grammys and topping charts around the world, Amy Winehouse always returned to Camden. It wasn’t just a place she lived; it was her home, her community, and a massive part of her identity. From her local pub, The Hawley Arms, to the streets where she knew the market traders by name, Camden embraced her as one of its own.
Take a walk with us through the North London neighbourhood that shaped an icon.
Explore what’s happening across the UK this week for Jewish Culture Month ✨
From historical walking tours to cultural showcases, talks, exhibitions, and so much more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Celebrate, connect and discover the richness of Jewish Culture!
Book your tickets via the link in bio ✡️🎟️
Whilst most of the Jewish East End is gone, if you follow the food you can still find the story… 🥯🥩🥣
Last week, Tate Britain hosted Collection Conversations led by staff and Tate volunteers, inviting visitors to explore works by Jewish artists in the collection.
These conversations give visitors the chance to share ideas, hear new perspectives, and respond to the artworks together 🗣️🖼️🎨
On 14 June, Tate Modern will host a new series of Collection Conversations at 13.15, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00 — make sure to visit!
📸 Sophie Shaw
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🎨 Frank Auerbach, E.O.W. Nude, c.1953-4 © Tate. On free display at Tate Britain.
🖌️ David Bomberg, In the Hold, c.1913-14 © Tate. Presented by the Friends of the Tate Gallery 1967. On free display at Tate Britain.
🖼️ Lucian Freud, Girl with a Kitten, 1947 © The Lucian Freud Archive / Bridgeman Images 2023. Bequeathed by Simon Sainsbury 2006, accessioned 2008. On free display at Tate Britain.
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