Classes & Courses September - December 2017

A J Balfour & Robert Lansing

CLASSES & COURSES September - December 2017

Adult Learning & Languages Art Studio Food & Drink Health & Fitness

JW3 needs you We believe that culture and education have the power to change society for the better.

By supporting JW3, you play a crucial role in enabling us to increase the quality, variety & volume of Jewish conversation, helping the continued revitalisation of the community.

JW3 is a non-profit charitable community centre and arts venue, reliant on the generosity of donors. To donate please contact Sharon, Yasmin or Melanie, the JW3 Development Team, on 020 7433 8962 jw3.org.uk/donate Registered Charity No. 1156248

Welcome TO JW3 We are bringing you the best in Jewish community, arts and culture throughout the year. With hundreds of events taking place each week, there is something for everyone. We hope you enjoy browsing through our new look season guides!

For information on all our Arts & Culture, Young Professionals and Families & Youth events please check out our What’s On brochure.

CONTENTS Art Studio

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Adult Learning & Languages

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Explore Jewish Identity

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Understand History

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Engage with World Issues

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Appreciate the Arts

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Skills & Pastimes

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Languages p16 Food & Drink p19 Health & Fitness p23 Krav Maga

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What’s On season guide

HOW TO BOOK

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

Online jw3.org.uk

Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday

By phone

020 7433 8988

In person

341-351, Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

9am-9pm 9.30am-9pm 9.30am-Various* Various*

Become a JW3 Member and get 10% off when you book to come to our events and a discount on food at Zest.

*Opening hours are subject to occasional variation - please check our website for full details.

Modern Sephardi Cooking ‘Probably the best restaurant to open in North West London in the last 10 years’ Giles Coren, The Times

Zest is located on the ground floor of JW3 341-351 Finchley Road, NW3 6ET London

020 7433 8955    ZESTatJW3 zestatjw3.co.uk

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Open Art Studio. Artwork by Michael Ajerman, December’s Painting

ART STUDIO

Open Art Studio

Drawing For The Perplexed

Mondays 11 September - 16 October or Wednesdays 1 November - 6 December, 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £108 for the course

Wednesdays 6 September - 18 October 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £126 for the course

Develop your own artistic projects under the experienced guidance of artist Michael Ajerman. The course will give technical and personal guidance and include artistic discourse. Suitable for all levels of experience from absolute beginners to those looking for external mentorship.

This course in essential drawing skills led by Jacqueline Nicholls, is for all those who say that they can’t draw, but would love to learn. We’ll experiment with mark-making, explore different drawing materials and gain confidence to express thoughts and observations through drawing.

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Drawing from Memories. Artwork by William Bock

ART STUDIO

Drawing From Memories

Illustrating Literature

Tuesdays 12 September - 10 October 7.30-9.30pm £20 per session, £90 for the course

Wednesday 13 September, 2-4pm £20

Join artist William Bock to create unique artworks based on your own memories. Discover creative techniques to explore your past, bringing to life idiosyncratic stories in beautiful and unexpected ways.

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Join artist Sophie Herxheimer for this class where you will bring your favourite texts to life. Simply bring along your favourite book, poems or passages of text and explore ways of illustrating the ideas, exploring the meanings and rediscovering the words. Part of Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Figurative Sculpture. Artwork by Benedict Romain

Learn Talmud Like An Artist Wednesday 13 September, 7.30-9.30pm £20 What does an artist notice that a yeshiva student misses? Daf Yomi is the study of a page of Talmud a day, it is now popular across the Jewish world. Join artist Jacqueline Nicholls to explore different perspectives on the Talmud text. Part of Hampstead & Highgate Literary Festival.

Painting Flowers

The Art of Hebrew Calligraphy

Wednesdays 27 September - 18 October 2-4pm £20 per session, £72 for the course

Mondays 30 October - 11 December 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £126 for the course

Israeli artist Noga Shatz teaches you to paint flowers using both watercolours and acrylics. You will learn how to read and use colour to give detail and depth and leave the course comfortable to develop your skills at home.

Join artist Vetta Alexis to learn and develop skills in Hebrew calligraphy and artwork inspired by Hebrew and Yiddish texts. Work with ink, pencil, paint and gold leaf to create beautiful illuminated Hebrew letters, words and more. Beginners and students with art and calligraphy experience welcome.

Making A Golem Wednesday 18 October, 7.30-9.30pm £20 Using clay, Jacqueline Nicholls will lead a study of Golem texts and create our own defenders against personal terrors. The Golem of Prague began as a Jewish version of a gothic fairytale combining Dr Frankenstein’s wish to create life with the desire for a superhero protector.

Figurative Sculpture Wednesdays 1 November - 13 December 7.30-9.30pm £25 per session, £154 for the course Learn the basics of figurative sculpture in clay, working from a live model.

This seven week course led by Benedict Romain will introduce professional techniques including how to observe the model, measure proportions and construct a sculpture of the full figure.

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By Paul Shaverin, student of JW3’s Photography course

ART STUDIO

Painting With Acrylics

Drawing London at Night

Wednesdays 1 November - 13 December 2-4pm £20 per session, £126 for the course

Thursday 23 November, 7.30-9.30pm £20

This class will teach you how to confidently paint with acrylics; a quick drying and versatile paint employed by artists from David Hockney to Bridget Riley. Artist, Rutie Borthwick will guide you through a variety of ways to explore new painting techniques in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Join artist Ben Nathan to bring out the energy, excitement, drama and life of the city. You will walk central London streets with a sketchbook and drawing materials to find new ways of looking at the buildings and people of the winter night.

Political Cartooning Masterclass Photographing the City at Night Wednesdays 22 November - 13 December 7.30-9.30pm £20 per session, £72 for the course Learn how to capture the character and vibrancy of London in the winter nights.

Calanit Laufer will encourage your visual eye and teach you how to read the energy of the city to become a better street photographer.

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Sunday 10 December, 2-4.30pm £20 Join The Guardian’s cartoonist Martin Rowson to learn how to craft the perfect satire. Learn the skills in how to approach one of the oldest and most important elements of journalism and pick up tips on how to be more scathing, critical and creative with your ideas. Part of the UK Jewish Comedy Festival.

Ham Mocking Noah, by Bernardino Luini (detail)

ADULT LEARNING & LANGUAGES

EXPLORE JEWISH IDENTiTY You and Yours with Angela Gluck Mondays 4 - 25 September or Wednesdays 6 - 27 September 10am-12pm £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course Over four weeks join Angela Gluck as we consider Jewish approaches to relationships, drawing from traditional and contemporary Rosh Hashanah materials.

Adult Stories in the Bible with Miriam Lorie Mondays 4 September - 25 September 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course Each week Miriam Lorie looks at a different disturbing issue that appears in the Tanakh but was missed out of Jewish eduction.

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EXPLORE JEWISH IDENTITY

Dilemmas with Angela Gluck Mondays 16 October - 11 December or Wednesdays 18 October - 13 December 10am-12pm £144 for the 9 week course (Monday course bookable via box office only) Angela Gluck will explore varied real-life dilemmas and allow Jewish tradition to shine its bright light on both their content and the decision-making process.

Thank You God. Can Anyone Make Sense of the Idea? with Clive Lawton OBE Tuesdays 17-31 October, 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £48 for the 3 week course In this short course inspired by Tim Minchin’s brilliant caustic song Thank You God, Clive Lawton OBE will explore ideas about God and to what extent they can stand up to the new atheism of Richard Dawkins and friends.

Modern Jewish Literature with Maureen Kendler Thursdays 19 October - 14 December 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course Join Maureen Kendler to explore the richness of modern Jewish literature through reading Israeli, European and American books.

Real Housewives of Ancient Israel with Rina Wolfson Tuesdays 24 October – 5 December 7.30-9.30pm £20 per session, £112 for the 7 week course Explore the real lives of the women of the Bible and the Talmud. From prophets to prostitutes, self-made millionaires to slaves. The series led by Rina Wolfson will uncover love triangles, tragedies, bitter betrayals and devastating family feuds.

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What is a Good Jew? with Clive Lawton OBE Tuesday 28 November, 10.30am-3pm £35, £30 web advance In this one-day seminar Clive Lawton OBE will explore whether there is any basic minimum requirement for someone to apply the term ‘Good Jew’ to themselves.

Southampton University Masters Fridays 11am-1pm This part-time MA programme, awarded by the University of Southampton and taught at JW3 by world-leading scholars from the Parkes Institute.

For more information contact judy@jw3.org.uk

Astoria Column, Memorial for the explorers Lewis and Clark © Benjamin Zingg

UNDERSTANDING HISTORY Weekly Wisdom with Julie Apfel Mondays 16 October - 11 December 10.30am-12noon £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course Come and explore each week’s Torah reading with Julie Apfel. Looking at the characters and themes, take away, a fresh view of contemporary issues through an age-old text.

No Hebrew required.

Changing the World with Trudy Gold

Heydrich: Nazi Devil Incarnate with William Tyler MBE Thursday 7 September, 10.45am-3.45pm £40, £35 web advance Reinhard Heydrich was the very personification of Nazi evil. William Tyler MBE will tell the story of his life and attempt to discover why he became the monster he did.

Tuesdays 17 October - 12 December 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course Between 1870 –1914 the Jews of Central and Eastern Europe faced unprecedented challenges and choices.

Trudy Gold will examine how their responses changed both the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds.

Jews and Gentlemen with Trudy Gold Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804/6: Opening up The American West with William Tyler MBE Thursday 14 September, 10.45am-3.45pm £40, £35 web advance William Tyler MBE follows Lewis and Clark's expedition across the American frontiers to find a route through the continent by water.

Wednesdays 18 October - 13 December 10.30am-12.30pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course In the 100 year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, Trudy Gold’s course will examine the history of the British Jewish community from 1066 to today.

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UNDERSTANDING HISTORY

Brains At Breakfast: On Trial with Trudy Gold

Vienna: Story of a Capital City from 1848 to 2017 with William Tyler MBE

Wednesdays 18 October - 13 December 8-9am £30 per session, £250 for the 9 week course

Thursdays 19 October - 14 December 2.15-3.45pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course

This course will examine the crucial court cases that changed Jewish History. Not only will we study the trials themselves but their impact on Jewish World History.

From 1848 through to the present day, William Tyler MBE will look at the story of one city to understand the history of Europe.

Jewish Europe with Richard Goldstein Harriet Cohen & Sigmund Freud with Dr Helen Fry Wednesdays 18 October - 8 November 2-3.30pm £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course

Tuesdays 24 October, 7 - 28 November* 7.30-9.30pm £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course

Dr Helen Fry looks at the lives of two influential Jewish figures, Harriet Cohen and Sigmund Freud. Uncover stories of love, life and escape from the Nazis.

Through the contemporary sights of European cities we will remember both the high points in Jewish life in Europe as well as some of its darkest moments. * No session 31 October

Japanese History – Journey Out of Isolation with William Tyler MBE

The Secret War Stories of WW2 with Dr Helen Fry

Thursdays 19 October - 14 December 10.45am-12.45pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course

Wednesdays 15 November - 13 December 2-3.30pm £20 per session, £80 for the 5 week course

William Tyler MBE discovers the history of Japan from 1853 to today, looking at its personalities, policies and economy.

Discover World War Two’s secret war stories from clandestine interrogation centres in London to assassination plots against Hitler.

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Engage with World Issues

Middle East Update with Hagai Segal Thursday 7 September, 7.30-9pm £20, £16 web advance Explore the latest developments taking place in the ever-tumultuous Middle-East, including in the Syria-Iraq dynamic, ISIS/IS/Daesh, and IsraeliPalestinian relations.

The Middle East This Week with Ian Lucas Tuesdays 12 September - 3 October, 2-3.30pm £20 per session, £64 for the 4 week course Trump, Netanyahu and the West Bank, what is really going on? Join Ian Lucas to look at the weekly developments in these areas and more.

Current Affairs with Paula Kitching Mondays 11 September - 11 December* 12.15-1.45pm £20 per session, £192 for the 12 week course Join Paula Kitching for a lively discussion and debate on the topics of the day. * No classes 25 September & 23 October

HOW TO: Host a Refugee in your Home with Sara Nathan MBE Sunday 24 September, 6-8pm £5 Discuss how to welcome a refugee in your own home. You will discover what’s involved in offering a room in your house for an asylum-seeker awaiting a decision or a refugee with permission to remain in the UK. With Sara Nathan MBE, journalist, broadcaster and co-founder of Refugees At Home. In partnership with New North London Synagogue.

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ENGAGE WITH WORLD ISSUES

Introduction to Islam with Dr Lindsey Taylor-Gutharz Mondays 16 October - 11 December 2-3.30pm £20 per session, £144 for the 9 week course Explore the history, practices, beliefs, sects, and current controversies of Islam, comparing it to Judaism and Jewish practices. Gain a deeper understanding that will enable us to develop a better-informed picture of the place of Islam and Muslims today.

Balfour Declaration - Its Role in the Middle East 100 Years On with Hagai Segal Thursday 19 October, 7.30-9pm £20, £16 web advance Issued 100 years ago the Balfour Declaration continues to loom large in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hagai Segal, a renowned expert on the MiddleEast, will explain why this short letter remains such a huge part of the conflict.

HOW TO: Buy/Sell/Rent Your House Post-Brexit with Keith Brooks Tuesday 24 October, 7.30-8.30pm £8 In light of new Brexit and Budget consequences, solicitor Keith Brooks will look at legal and practical issues with residential purchases, renewals of short leases and buying for investment.

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Have We Survived 2017? What to Expect in 2018 with Hagai Segal Thursday 14 December, 7.30-9pm £20, £16 web advance Trump, Putin, ISIS, Syria, Iraq, terror, key elections across Europe - 2017 has been quite a year! Will the global political order still exist by the year’s end, and what on earth can we expect in 2018? Hagai Segal will gaze into his crystal ball and explain all!

A Morning at the Opera: The Magic Flute

Appreciate the Arts

Film Studies with Dr Julia Wagner

Poets on Paintings

Wednesdays 18 October - 6 December 10am-12noon £200 for the 8 week course

Thursdays 19 October - 16 November* 12.30-1.30pm £20 per session, £72 for the 4 week course

Explore cinema’s history, style and culture with leading film expert Dr Julia Wagner.

A Morning at the Opera with John Lazarus

Explore the rich tradition of paintings in poetry. What can poems tell us about the artist Rembrandt, Renoir, and others. With a visit to Kenwood House in the final session. Led by Sylvia Paskin. *No session 26 October.

Wednesdays 18 October, 1 & 8 November 11am-12noon £10 per session, £24 for the 3 week course

Poetry Circle

Discover three great operas - Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Janáček’s Jenůfa and Verdi’s glorious La forza del destino.

Wednesdays 25 October & 22 November 2-3.30pm £6 per session

Book Circle

Join Irene Newton to discuss and appreciate the poetry you know and love. Plus discover new poets to expand your literary knowledge.

Wednesdays 18 October, 15 November & 13 December, 2-3.30pm £6 per session Irene Newton leads enriching thought provoking and lively discussions of classic and contemporary novels.

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SKILLS & PASTIMES

Creative Writing

Beginners Bridge

Mondays 18 September - 11 December* 7.30-9.45pm £192 for the 12 week course

Tuesdays 12 September - 12 December* 10.30am-12.30pm £13 per session, £132 for the 12 week course

Expand your horizons with Sylvia Paskin, by writing poetry, fiction, plays and memoirs in a lively and supportive setting. You’ll receive thoughtful and considered critique as well as advice for finding publishers. *No session 23 October.

Creative Writing: Jewish Children’s Books Tuesday 26 September, 8-10pm £5 Join Madelyn Travis PhD to explore and discuss the building blocks of Jewish children’s literature enabling you to feel more confident about writing your own children’s book.

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Join Allan Kay for an easy to follow introduction to bridge in a friendly atmosphere. Giving attention to each student and ensuring that you are comfortable with the level you have reached. *No session 24 October.

Bridge Tournament Tuesdays 12 September - 12 December* 1.30-3.30pm £13 per session, £132 for the 12 week course Players who have had beginners courses are welcome to continue here on an intermediate/advanced level, play in a mini tournament and learn new conventions and skills. Led by Allan Kay. *No session 24 October.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Introduction to British Sign Language

Abraham Debating Club

Tuesdays 12 September - 12 December 6.30-8.30pm £160 for the 10 week course

Thursdays 19 October - 14 December 1-2pm £5 per session

Alan Murray MBE teaches you how to communicate with Deaf people through basic vocabulary, numbers and linking conventions. The first session is a free drop-in. In partnership with JDA.

Debate, listen and voice your opinion over a wide range of controversial topics each week.

HOW TO: Deal with and Recognise Narcissism Sunday 10 December, 1.30-5.30pm £22 Mickey Yudkin examines what shapes narcissistic personalities, an opportunity to understand this phenomenon in individuals, society and culture.

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LANGUAGES

‫בוקר טוב‬

Bonjour!

‫שלום‬

JW3’s unique approach integrates language learning with history, culture, art and customs. Whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced speaker you’ll be impressed by our professional, friendly tutors and how quickly your language skills improve.

A Hebrew book Ivrit Min Ha’Hatchala is required for most Hebrew classes, which can be purchased at the JW3 Box Office. Your book’s cost (£29-£35) is not included in the course fee.

To find out which level will be best for you, please visit jw3.org.uk/languages or contact Haggit Inbar-Littas, Head of Languages: haggit@jw3.org.uk | 020 7433 8972 16

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Hebrew Total Beginners Special Offer* If you are not familiar with the block or script Hebrew alphabet, we recommend starting here in order to be able to read without vowels as well as to write and build up basic conversation. *See page 18 for details.

Not Quite Beginners For those who have started to read the Hebrew alphabet both in block and script and have a vocabulary of about 100 words.

Beginners I For those who can read comfortably, form simple sentences, have knowledge of basic verbs in the present tense, infinitives and a vocabulary of 300-400 words.

Beginners II A class for those who converse in Hebrew on basic topics comfortably using the present tense and infinitives.

Learn the past tense and to use 700 to 800 words confidently.

Beginners III Become confident handling the past tense, discussing newspaper headlines and listening to Hebrew recordings.

Intermediate I Finishing the past tense and starting the future tense.

Intermediate II The future tense continues to be taught using newspapers and special TV programmes, there will be more developed conversations.

Intermediate III This course consolidates previous learning of tenses and introduces the passive tense. Using video and listening clips.

Advanced I We will use a variety of media and elaborate on texts from newspapers to take your Hebrew to the next level.

Advanced III For those who know present, past and future tenses and read more advanced newspaper articles.

Very Advanced Conversation Students will watch news from Israel and converse on leading topics of the day as well as other relevant topics.

French Intermediate I Improve speaking skills and vocabulary through reading and discussing articles in French.

Intermediate II For people who are able to speak present, past, conditional and subjunctive tenses but still need to strengthen their grammar and vocabulary.

Advanced Conversation For confident French speakers. The group will discuss historical and topical items of interest.

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LANGUAGES TIMETABLE

AUTUMN 2017 LANGUAGES TERM DATES Monday 4 - 17 September, 15 October - 14 December (There are 11 sessions this term) No morning classes on Tuesday 5 September.

Additional morning classes on Tuesday 19 December.

MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

French Advanced Conversation Patricia Zerah-Randisi, 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Beginners III (Term III) Nurit Gance 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Beginners III (Term II) Haggit Inbar-Littas, 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Total Beginners (NEW) Haggit Inbar-Littas 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Intermediate III (Term II) Haggit Inbar-Littas, 10am-1pm, £280

French Intermediate I (Term II) Patricia Zerah-Randisi 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Intermediate II (Term II) Rina Gurvitz, 10am-12.30pm, £234

Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Tami Dayan-Zedek, 7-9pm, £187

French Intermediate II (Term II) Patricia Zerah-Randisi, 1-3pm, £187

Hebrew Advanced III Haggit Inbar-Littas, 10am-12.30pm, £234

Hebrew Advanced I Hani Gani, 10am-12noon, £187

Introduction to British Sign Language Alan Murray MBE, 6.30-8.30pm, £160 See p15 for details.

Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Hani Gani, 12.30-2.30pm, £187

Hebrew Beginners I (group 1) Kimi (Michal) Waxman 7-9pm, £187

Hebrew Total Beginners (NEW) Liat Aharonovitch, 7-9pm, £187 Hebrew Not Quite Beginners Ronit First-Kavisky 7-9pm, £187 Hebrew Beginners I (Term III) Hani Gani 7-9pm, £187 Hebrew Intermediate I Kimi (Michal) Waxman 7.30-9.30pm, £187

Hebrew Beginners II (Term II) Hani Gani, 7-9pm, £187 Hebrew Beginners II (Term III) Osnat Blauer-Rivlin, 8-10pm, £187

Hebrew Not Quite Beginners Liat Aharonovitch, 7-9pm, £187

Hebrew Beginners I (group 2) Liat Aharonovitch, 7-9pm, £187

SUNDAYS

Hebrew Beginners I (Term II) Rina Gurvitz, 7-9pm, £187

Hebrew Total Beginners (NEW) Osnat Blauer-Rivlin, 10am-12noon, £187

Hebrew Intermediate II (Term II) Nurit Gance, 7.30-9.30pm, £187

Hebrew Beginners I (Term II) Liat Aharonovitch 11am-1pm, £187

Hebrew Very Advanced Conversation Haggit Inbar-Littas 8-10pm, £187

Hebrew Intermediate II (Term III) Rina Wolgroh-Zolti, 11am-1pm, £187

Special Offer with World Zionist Organisation The first 30 people to book onto one of our Hebrew Total Beginners classes will pay just £320 (instead of £540) for 60 hours of expert tuition across 2 ½ terms.

After 30 people, spaces will be available at £187 per term. See website for full details.

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FOOD & DRINK

Sponsored by

The JW3 Food & Drink programme is sponsored by neillerner designs

Enjoy an array of workshops and demonstrations in our state-of-the-art Demo Kitchen, courtesy of neillerner designs, featuring Miele appliances. Please note that all ingredients and equipment used in the Demo Kitchen are kosher.

The kitchen and the events themselves are not under kashrut supervision.

Tunisian Feast

Sweet Tooth

Tuesday 24 October, 7.30-10.30pm £45, £40 web advance

Monday 30 October, 10am-1pm £45, £40 web advance

Cook and devour a delicious Tunisian mezze of spicy meat balls wrapped in vegetables, samosas, salads plus stuffed sweet cigars and date cakes.

Workshop with Fabienne Viner-Luzzato.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a mouthwatering set of parve desserts that will include moist fruitcake with a crumble topping, iced nougat, chocolate mousse and chocolate fondant cake. Workshop with Fabienne Viner-Luzzato.

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FOOD & DRINK

Sponsored by

World Vegan Day with JVS

Winter One-Pot Dishes

Wednesday 1 November, 7.30-9.30pm £25, £20 web advance

Monday 20 November, 10am-1pm £45, £40 web advance

Transform everyday ingredients into sumptuous vegan meals. Followed by tastings, and a Q&A about vegan nutrition. Workshop with Lara Smallman.

These flavourful one-pot wonders will be packed full of flavour, and won’t leave you much washing up. Including braised puy lentils, chickpea and harissa fish stew and more. Workshop with Rachel Davies.

High End Tricks and Tips

Cutting it Fine

Tuesday 14 November, 7.30-10pm £25, £20 web advance

Tuesday 28 November, 7-10pm £40, £35 web advance

Join Miele’s Cesar Fernández for a class dedicated to high-end cooking, including current trends and techniques. You will learn how to make a range of new dishes including baked cod with caramelised garlic cream, kale crisps and a deconstructed trifle.

Join Silvia Nacamulli for this important, hands-on class where you’ll learn key knife skills. In this beginners’ level class you’ll be using knives of different sizes for carving, slicing and chopping. By the time the class is over you’ll also know how to keep the knives as sharp as your new skills.

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Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Fish and Spice (and all things nice) Monday 11 December, 7-10pm £45, £40 web advance A Keralan fish curry is the star of the show but other dishes such as spiced lemon rice and exotic vegetarian curries will make for an amazing Indian feast.

Workshop with Danielle Levinson.

Moreish Moroccan Tuesday 12 December, 7.30-10pm £45, £40 web advance

Seven Best Pasta Sauces Monday 4 December, 7-10pm £45, £40 web advance Come and learn some good tricks so your pasta dishes will never taste bland or sticky again. Sauces include homemade pesto, puttanesca, vegetarian carbonara, and more.

Workshop with Silvia Nacamulli.

Cooking for a Crowd Tuesday 5 December, 7-10pm £45, £40 web advance Join Silvia Nacamulli as she shares her tips for a stress free dinner. The class will include fresh and nutritious rich salads, vegetable dishes, fish and savoury tarts.

Learn to make an aromatic vegetarian tagine complimented by jewelled spiced cous cous, unusual dips and crunchy refreshing salads. Workshop with Danielle Levinson.

Challah for Hunger Wednesdays 13 September, 18 October, 13 December, 6-9pm FREE Volunteer with Challah for Hunger, bringing people together to make a difference through baking and selling challah. The money raised goes to charities Tzedek and Doorstep for the Homeless. Includes dinner and fun quiz.

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Are you looking for the perfect venue for your next simcha*, charity event or meeting?

JW3 has the perfect set-up for your event. Not only do we have award-winning in-house kosher catering, but there are a variety of rooms for you to choose from including a 270-seat auditorium, meeting rooms for 10-80 people and a 60-seat cinema, wonderful for kids’ parties or private screenings

in luxury surroundings. We also have a demonstration kitchen, the ideal setting for a unique handson birthday experience for adults or children. And our Howard Hall an exceptional space that can accommodate up to 180 seated guests for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, or for charity dinners.

*Simcha [Sim-ch-a]: Yiddish noun meaning festive occasion or party.

jw3.org.uk/venue-hire | venuehire@jw3.org.uk | 020 7433 8989

HEALTH & FITNESS

Belly-dancing

Feldenkrais Gold

Mondays 4 September - 9 October, 7.30-8.45pm £12.50 per session, £60 for the 6 week course

Wednesdays 6 September - 18 December* 10.30-11.30am £12.50 per session, £60 for 6 sessions or £120 for the 12 week course

Shimmy, hip drop and undulate your way into the world of Belly Dancing with Frederique Assor. Improve your posture and strengthen core muscles whilst enjoying the moves to different rhythms in this beginners class.

A lighter and more subtle range of movements, all taught within the Feldenkrais Method. Bring greater ease, flexibility and range of movements, taught by Orna Dale Eliashev. * No session 20 September, 4 & 11 October

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AcroYoga © Will Jennings

HEALTH & FITNESS

Feldenkrais

Pilates

Mondays 11 September - 18 December 10.30-11.30am* Wednesdays 13 September - 13 December, 6.15-7.15pm** £12.50 per session, £140 for the 14 week course (Mondays) £130 for the 13 week course (Wednesdays)

Thursdays 19 October - 14 December 9.30-10.30am £10 per session or £80 for 9 sessions

A gentle approach designed to bring about a greater ease, flexibility and range in our movements, taught by Orna Dale Eliashev. * No class 23 October ** No classes 20 September, 4 & 11 October

AcroYoga Tuesdays 17 October - 5 December, 7-8pm £12.50 per class, £80 for the 8 week course Learn to fly with Jesse Saunders!

Working in pairs, you’ll safely lift each other off the ground, spin, turn, twist and flip. Trust, support and be supported, give and receive weight.

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Improve your posture, enhance muscle tone and body shape. This mind and body experience, taught by Ronelle Solomons, will leave you feeling energised and relaxed.

Introduction to the Alexander Technique Tuesdays 7 - 28 November, 2-3pm £12.50 per session, £40 for the 4 week course Learn the core principles of the worldfamous Alexander Technique with James Alexander. Explore how we use our bodies habitually in daily life and how to improve out habits.

JW3 Membership Become a member and support outstanding programming that increases the quality, variety & volume of Jewish conversation. Membership benefits include: • 10% discount on ticket prices* • Exclusive member events • 10% off food and drink at Zest To become a member and support our work please go to jw3.org.uk/become-member Or call 020 7433 8988

*Terms and conditions apply.

KRAV MAGA

Krav Maga is widely recognised as the world’s most effective form of self-defence.

Originating in Israel, it was created in the belief that we all have the right to walk in peace. Our courses will give participants the skills and experience to do just that. It is fun, quick to learn and easy to retain. It is particularly useful in practical situations, and will keep you fit. London Krav Maga was established in 1996 and is affiliated to the official Krav Maga Global (KMG) based in Netanya, Israel. We only use Israeli-trained and registered instructors using a rigorously tested syllabus.

For more information, term dates, registration and payment please visit the London Krav Maga website: londonkravmaga.com/JW3 Any other questions please email info@londonkravmaga.com Please note that all courses are booked per season and cannot be booked on a per session basis. Prices include VAT.

Kids Foundation

Kids Intermediate

Mondays 11 September - 11 December Ages 11-13: 5-6pm; Ages 14-16: 6-7pm £182 for the 14 week course

Tuesdays 5 September – 12 December Ages 11-13: 5-6pm; Ages 14-16: 6-7pm

Krav Maga is easy to learn and retain.

Israeli-trained and registered instructors teach you how to defend yourself against attacks in the street as well as how to fight back. Plus, learn to respond quickly under stress.

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The classes will further develop striking and defensive abilities, as well as mental awareness of conflict situations, and provide the opportunity for students to continue to progress through the grades.

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Women Foundation Sundays 17 September - 10 December 10-11.20am £195 for the 13 week course Learn how to defend yourself against common threats and attacks in all sorts of environments and gain the skills to fight back. We only use Israeli-trained and registered instructors, specifically qualified to teach women, using gender-appropriate methods and material. Suitable for ages 16+.

Adult Foundation Sundays 10 September - 3 December 7-8.30pm or Thursdays 7 September - 21 December*, 7-8.10pm £195 for the 13 week course Our instructors give beginners the basics of the theory and practice of Krav Maga – teaching you how to defend yourself against all manner of attacks as well as how to fight back. We simulate the stress of a real attack without compromising your safety. *No sessions 21 September, 5 & 12 October

Women Intermediate Sundays 17 September - 10 December 11.30am-12.50pm £45 per month For women over 16 who have completed the Foundation Course.

Learn more skills to defend yourself and fight back with registered Israeli-trained instructors.

Practitioner & Graduate Programmes Sundays to Thursdays, all year For students who have completed our Foundation Course (or who have prior experience) the Practitioner Programme (grades 1-5) is the next step. The Graduate Programme is for students who have completed the Practitioner Programme. There are seven sessions per week to choose from split by level.

Fees are payable by month and depend on payment options chosen. For details see tinyurl.com/zrn2csl 27

Events & Activities by Date EVENTS LISTING Thursday 7 September Heidrich: Nazi Devil Incarnate 10.45am-3.45pm p9 Middle East Update 7.30-9pm p11 Wednesday 13 September Illustrating Literature 2-4pm p4 Learn Talmud Like An Artist 7.30-9.30pm p5 Sunday 24 September HOW TO: Host a Refugee...

6-8pm p11 Tuesday 26 September Creative Writing...

8-10pm p14 Wednesday 18 October Making A Golem 7.30-9.30pm p5 Thursday 19 October Balfour Declaration...

7.30-9pm p12 Tuesday 24 October HOW TO: Buy/Sell/Rent Your House Post-Brexit 7.30-8.30pm p12 Tunisian Feast 7.30-10.30pm p19 Monday 30 October Sweet Tooth 10am-1pm p19 Wednesday 1 November World Vegan Day 7.30-9.30pm p20 Tuesday 14 November High End Tricks and Tips 7.30-10pm p20 Thursday 23 November Drawing London at Night 7.30-9.30pm

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Tuesday 28 November What is a Good Jew? 10.30am-3pm p8 Cutting it Fine 7.30-10pm p20 Monday 4 December Seven Best Pasta Sauces 7-10pm p21

Tuesday 5 December Cooking for a Crowd 7-10pm p21 Sunday 10 December HOW TO: Deal with and Recognise Narcissism 1.30-5.30pm p15 Political Cartooning Masterclass 2-4.30pm p6 Monday 11 December Fish and Spice (and all things nice) 7-10pm p21 Tuesday 12 December Moreish Moroccan 7.30-10pm p21 Thursday 14 December Have We Survived 2017?...

7.30-9pm p12

COURSES Mondays Dilemmas 10am p8 You and Yours 10am p7 Adult Stories in the Bible 10.30am p7 The Art of Hebrew Calligraphy 10.30am p5 Feldenkrais 10.30am p24 Open Art Studio 10.30am p3 Weekly Wisdom 10.30am p9 Current Affairs 12.15pm p11 Introduction to Islam 2pm p12 Krav Maga: Kids Foundation 5&6pm p26 Belly-dancing 7.30pm p23 Creative Writing 7.30pm p14 Tuesdays Beginners’ Bridge 10.30am p14 Change the World 10.30am p9 Thank you God 10.30am p8 Bridge Tournament 1.30pm p14 Introduction to Alexander Technique 2pm p24 The Middle East This Week 2pm p11 Krav Maga: Kids Intermediate 5&6pm p26 Introduction to British Sign Language 6.30pm p15 AcroYoga 7pm p24

Drawing from Memories Jewish Europe Real Housewives of Ancient Israel

7.30pm p4 7.30pm p10 7.30pm p8

Wednesdays Brains at Breakfast... 8 am p10 Dilemmas 10am p8 Film Studies 10am p13 You and Yours 10am p7 Drawing for the Perplexed 10.30am p3 Feldenkrais Gold 10.30am p23 Figurative Sculpture 7.30pm p5 Jews and Gentlemen 10.30am p9 Open Art Studio 10.30am p3 A Morning at the Opera 11am p13 Book Circle 2pm p13 Harriet Cohen & Sigmund Freud 2pm p10 Painting Flowers 2pm p5 Painting with Acrylics 2pm p6 Poetry Circle 2pm p13 The Secret War Stories of WW2 2pm p10 Feldenkrais 6.15pm p24 Photographing the City at Night 7.30pm p6 Thursdays Pilates Modern Jewish Literature Japanese History Poets on Paintings Abraham Debating Club Vienna: Story of a Capital City Krav Maga: Adult Foundation

9.30am p24 10.30am p8 10.45am p10 12.30pm p13 1pm p15 2.15pm p10 7pm p27

Fridays Southampton University Masters

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Sundays Krav Maga: Women Foundation 10am p27 Krav Maga: Women Intermediate 11.30am p27 Krav Maga: Adult Foundation 7pm p27

JW3 would like to thank our generous donors FOUNDATION BENEFACTOR Clore Duffield Foundation JW3 Capital Campaign Major Benefactors Sir Trevor Chinn CVO & Lady Susan Chinn CBE City Bridge Trust Dr Naim Dangoor CBE z"l Barbara & Mick Davis The Dorfman Foundation Caroline Elton & Andrew Franklin Alan & Sabine Howard International Charitable Fund Richard & Pamela Jacobs David & Denise Joseph Clive & Helene Kahn Klein & Cantor Families The Morris Leigh Foundaton Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Foundation Harold & Nicola Pasha Pears Foundation The Rayne Trust David & Alex Rhodes Rothschild Foundation (Hanadiv) Europe Family of Mr Basil Sandelson Donald Sussman Nick Viner & Victoria Boyarsky Garfield Weston Foundation JW3 Capital Campaign Benefactors Richard & Patricia Beecham Elliot Bernerd Tara Bernerd & Partners The Black Family Toby & Sharon Coppel The J Isaacs Charitable Trust Jonathan Lourie Richard & Patricia Millett The Nohr Family Outset Contemporary Art Fund Roche Bobois The Cyril Shack Trust Shoresh Foundation UJIA

JW3 Capital Campaign Supporters Susan Bernerd MBE & Roger Samuel Moss Diane & Roy Dantzic Dwek Family Charitable Trust Clare & David Kershaw Lord & Lady Kestenbaum In memory of Pauline & Lennie Lander The Jonathan Levy & Charles Rifkind Charitable Settlement Philippa & Richard Mintz Edna & Mandy Moross Deborah Querub & Eitan Schwartz Jamie & Joey Ritblat The Wigoder Family Foundation Derek & Deborah Zissman LJCC Ruth Berkowitz Charitable Trust Bertha Foundation Bertie Black Foundation Michael & Bettina Bradfield Alan & Caroline Brill The Children’s Aid Committee Charitable Fund Stanley Cohen OBE & Joy Cohen The Sidney & Elizabeth Corob Charitable Trust CST Neil & Beryl Davis Sir Michael & Lady Heller Kaye Family Aimwell Charitable Trust The Kirsh Foundation & Wendy Fisher The Catherine Lewis Foundation Stanley & Zea Lewis John Lyon’s Charity M&C Trust Clive Marks OBE & the Hon Adrianne Marks Michael & Jeanette Marx Joanna Millan Allan & Diana Morgenthau Pears Foundation

Presidents Club Charitable Trust Rubin Foundation Edmond J Safra Philanthropic Foundation Marc & Emma Samuels Philanthropic Foundation K C Shasha Charitable Foundation Sheinman Family Archie Sherman Charitable Trust Harvey & Jane Spack Sir Sigmund Sternberg KC*SG z"l Richard & Diana Toeman MBE The Dyna & Fala Weinstock Charitable Trust Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust 2016/2017 JW3 Patrons Blavatnik Family Foundation The Bloom Foundation The Bluston Charitable Settlement Bettina & Michael Bradfield Paul and Peggy Brett The R & S Cohen Foundation David & Judy Dangoor Sir Mick & Barbara Davis The Finnart House School Trust Harold and Nicola Pasha Pears Foundation The Gerald Ronson Family Foundation Rothschild Foundation The Sackler Trust K C Shasha Charitable Foundation Michael & Melanie Sherwood Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation And our many other supporters and members.

VISIT US CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS Concessions are available for recipients of universal credit, pension credit, disability living allowance, full-time students in possession of nus/isic cards, and companions/ carers of people with disabilities. Please call the box office to book concession-rate tickets. Concessions and discounts cannot be combined.

Our bursary fund is available to those who cannot meet the full cost of a course or event. To apply, please email Ziva Ambalo in confidence at ziva@jw3.org.uk

The Six Point Foundation legacy grant survivor enrichment programme can, at JW3’s discretion, provide an 80% reduction for entrance to a wide range of events at JW3 for those holocaust survivors and refugees who would like to attend but have financial needs.

The Six Point Foundation legacy grant can also assist with transport costs, carers and other relevant accessibility costs for those unable to meet these costs themselves.

Group booking discount: Buy nine tickets for the same event at the same time and get the tenth one free.

ACCESS JW3 is an accessible building for people with physical impairments. The JW3 Cinema and Howard Hall both have a hearing loop. For further details please visit jw3.org.uk or call the Box Office.

PARKING Paid parking is available at the O2 Centre, 400m away. Free parking on Finchley Road and adjacent side roads after 7pm (6.30pm side roads) Mondays to Saturdays and all day Sunday.

JW3 is situated in a residential area. Please be considerate of our neighbours if parking locally, and ensure you leave adequate space for emergency vehicles to pass.

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS*

BUILDING OPENING HOURS*

Sunday 9am-9pm Monday-Thursday 9.30am-9pm Friday 9am-Various Saturday Various

Sunday-Thursday: 9am-11pm Friday 9am-Various Saturday Various

*Opening hours are subject to occasional variation – please check our website for full details.

JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET Box Office +44 (0)20 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk info@jw3.org.uk

JW3 is a Jewish community centre with a kosher restaurant, café and bar – only food bought at JW3 can be eaten on the premises. When we are open over Shabbat or Jewish holidays, we will run a reduced “JW3 Unplugged” programme and the Cinema and Zest will be closed. Further details available on request.

JW3 Trust Ltd is a registered charity, No. 1117644.

JW3 Trading Ltd, registered company No. 7686352 (England and Wales), is a wholly owned subsidiary of JW3 Trust Ltd.