Spring summer season guide

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What’s On Spring/Summer 2018

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As we finally begin to thaw out after a freezing winter, it’s my pleasure to present our new-look, all-in-one What’s On Spring/Summer 2018 guide, filled with sizzling-hot events to brighten up your days and warm up your evenings.

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We have packed the next few months with another fantastic range of performances, classes, courses, talks, discussions, concerts, plays, kids’ activities, and much more. Keep a look out for events such as Sunday Night Live with Alexandra Shulman (p5); Bertolt Brecht’s chilling one-act play, The Jewish Wife (p52); internationally acclaimed German singer Ute Lemper: Songs for Eternity (p3); A Midsummer Night’s Dream adapted especially for families (p27); uFoodie, the UK’s only cookery school with a kosher kitchen (p58-59); the new The Making of the Sephardim course, led by the popular educator Richard Goldstein; and our ever-growing film programme of the best of Jewish and Israeli cinema, the summer’s best new releases, Live Arts on Screen, Special Screenings, and Film Studies talks and courses – all in our luxuriously comfortable boutique Cinema (p12-17).

We’ll also be marking the milestone 70th year of Israel’s Independence with a diverse range of events for all ages, including an unmissable Yom Ha’atzmaut Party (p20), and an exclusive evening with former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak (p21).

And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re excited to announce the return of the Hampstead Beach at JW3, free for all throughout July and August. So, grab your bucket and spade, settle on the sand with a fresh Zest cocktail and sample our new summer menu from London’s best kosher restaurant.

Incredibly, sometime in the coming months we’ll be celebrating welcoming our ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR to JW3. Whether that’s you or not, I look forward to seeing you soon.

Raymond Simonson Chief Executive

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Walks p10 Cinema

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Live Arts On Screen

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Special Screenings

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Film Studies

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Young Professionals Israel at 70

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2020 Vision

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Communities

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Social Action

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Family Sundays

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Friday Night

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Crafternoon

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Early Years

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Kids’ Zone

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After School Drop off

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Sundays p37 Youth

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Parenting

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For Parents

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Events & Activities by date

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Families: Regular Events

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Adult Learning

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Talks & Discussions

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History & World Affairs

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Jewish Identity

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Holocaust Education

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Languages

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Food & Drink

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Health & Fitness

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Krav Maga

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Who & Where

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Regular Events

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Events by date

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Look out for the brand new Family Pull-Out Guide (p25-44)

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ARTS & CULTURE On our stage this season we bring you iconic, world-class artists alongside some very exciting burgeoning talent. You’ll find Ladino and Yiddish music; new theatre, comedy and cabaret; two more events in our ‘Uncensored’ series, celebrating banned writing; and a Sunday Night Live featuring former Vogue Editor-in-Chief, Alexandra Shulman. Join us this summer for walks, talks, workshops and unforgettable live performance.

Mekella Broomberg Head of Arts & Culture

MUSIC

Now available at JW3, Bevis Marks and your desk in the City

Sivan Rotem

Modern Sephardi Cooking The original restaurant, café and bar at

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Sivan Rotem

Songs for Eternity

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Bevis Marks Synagogue

Sunday 8 April | 7.30pm | £15 | Concert

Tuesday 22 May | 7.30pm | £28 | Concert

341-351 Finchley Road London NW3 6ET

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In an eagerly-awaited return to JW3, the Argentinian-born Israeli soprano Sivan Rotem presents a Mimouna Celebration with the British pianist Nigel Foster. Her programme will include some Argentinian Tangos as well as Yiddish, Ladino, Israeli and Jewish liturgical songs.

We present a very special evening with legendary singer, Ute Lemper, who performs Yiddish songs written in ghettos and concentration camps.

Songs of rebellion and hope, songs that celebrate life and love songs that mirror the horrors of the Holocaust.

Ute Lemper is an international singer, actor and dancer, best known for her interpretation of the work of Kurt Weill.

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SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE

ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC

Alexandra Shulman Sunday 3 June | 7.30pm £15 | In Conversation

Whitechapel Noise

Simon & Garfunkel Sing-a-long

Thursday 7 June | 7.30pm £12 | Talk and Concert

Sunday 29 July | 7pm £12 | Concert

Join Vivi Lachs and special guests for a musical celebration of her book Whitechapel Noise: Jewish Immigrant Life in Yiddish Song and Verse, London 1884–1914. Telling stories from London’s Yiddish music-hall lyrics, satirical and socialist verse, the evening will bring her book to life, entertain and send you home with a new perspective on our Yiddish immigrant culture.

It’s the summer, so we are feelin’ groovy. Artists and musicians Gideon Conn and Tom Briggs will take you on a nostalgic musical journey back to their childhood, to relive those summer camp favourites.

Klezfest Dance Party Wednesday 22 August 7.30pm | £15 | Concert and Party JMI’s Klezfest will bring their international superstar Klezmer musicians to JW3 for a concert with a twist. This is a musical extravaganza not witnessed since Tevye and Lazer Wolf had a dance off with the Cossacks in the local pub in Fiddler on the Roof. Bring your dancing shoes and join in with a party like no other!

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Image by Linda Brownlee

Simon & Garfunkel Sing-a-long

Alexandra Shulman was Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue for 25 years, until June 2017. One year on, she joins us for this exclusive Sunday Night Live event to reflect on her time at the magazine, how she got there and what has happened since. In an eventful year for women in the public eye and for issues of gender and race equality, she’ll discuss the role of fashion and the media in shaping culture and the politics of identity and consider what the future might have in store.

PERFORMANCE UNCENSORED: A Celebration of Banned Writing through the Ages This series of events explores censored writing, breathing new life into works banned and burned. Presented in association with Belka Productions and the Maly Drama Theatre.

UNCENSORED: Banned and Censored Plays

UNCENSORED: Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate

Thursday 10 May | 7pm £15 | Performance and discussion

Thursday 17 May | 7pm £12 | In Conversation

This event takes place at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

This event will offer an insight into Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate, about a Soviet Jewish family during World War II and considered by many as ‘the War and Peace of the 20th century.’ Featuring an exclusive interview with theatre director Lev Dodin about adapting Grossman’s novel for the stage.

In this performance, actors will read excerpts from a selection of plays that have been banned or censored in different countries, at different times, interspersed with live music and followed by a panel discussion.

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ARTS & CULTURE | PERFORMANCE

ARTS & CULTURE | PERFORMANCE

Confessions of a Rabbi’s Daughter

by Emily Rose Wednesday 23 May | 7.30pm £12 | Musical Rachel is a budding Jewish matriarch and has almost all that is required to follow in her departed mother’s footsteps.

Weeks away from obtaining the last and arguably most essential requirement - a husband - Rachel finds it difficult to silence feelings for her best friend, Sarah.

Will Rachel find the willpower to keep her dreams together, or the courage to follow her heart? A joyous and touching story told through humour and song in this one-woman musical.

Margo Lion

“Hilarious!”

-The Jewish Chronicle “Emily Rose delivers this provocative tale with real warmth and sincerity” -Jewish News

The Hearing

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MARGO. Half woman, half beast

by Melinda Hughes

Sunday 1 July | 7.30pm £8 | Play Reading

Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 June 7.30pm | £12 | Play Not suitable for ages under 16.

A high school student complains about their teacher expressing leftist views in the classroom, and then the teacher is called in for a hearing. This is the true story of Adam Verete who was publicly threatened after opening a dialogue about the morality of the army in a public high school in Israel. Directed by Guy Ben-Aharon.

Margo Lion, the celebrated cabaret star, is gripped by the decadence of Weimar Berlin. This is the story of her love affair with the famous lyricist Marcellus Schiffer, a relationship fuelled by alcohol, cocaine and jealousy within a world of sexual fever and political unrest. Featuring music from the Weimar period and new songs by Melinda Hughes and Jeremy Limb.

“A powerful play…about issues of academic freedom” -The Financial Times

Emily Rose

“Melinda Hughes is so clever…. every pun hit the mark” -The Times 6

Together for Israel Together for Peace

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Ava Vidal: ‘I’m not white!’

Tuesday 3 July | 7.30pm £12 | Comedy Ava Vidal’s brand new show talks about what happens when you ‘go back to where you come from’ only to be told that you don’t belong there. Having become increasingly disillusioned with post-Brexit Britain, she decided to go to the Caribbean to reconnect with her family, only to find that the family tree had no roots. Court cases, craziness and cultural differences… and at the end a child was born.

“Effective laughs from a position not often heard...Vidal juggles the profound and the irreverent, rapidly alternating between the two” –Chortle

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Creative Writing with Sylvia Paskin

Book Circle with Irene Newton

Know Before You Go - Picasso with Patrick Bade

Mondays 16 April - 9 July* 7.30 - 9.30pm | Classes £160 for the 10 week course

Wednesdays 25 April, 23 May & 20 June 2 - 3.30pm | £6 per session | Discussion

Wednesday 18 April | 2 - 3.30pm | Talk £16 | £12 Online early bird

Join us for enriching, thoughtprovoking and lively discussions about classic and contemporary novels.

Tate Modern’s first ever solo Pablo Picasso exhibition focuses on his work in 1932, an intensely creative period in the life of the 20th century’s most influential artist. Art historian Patrick Bade gives audiences a special insight into Picasso’s life and work, enabling you to ‘know before you go’ and get the most out of your visit to this intensely exciting exhibition.

Expand your horizons by writing poetry, fiction, plays and memoirs in a lively and supportive setting. Sylvia Paskin is a writer, lecturer and editor.

She has edited various anthologies of new fiction by Jewish writers, Jewish women’s poetry and Yiddish film. Her first film script is L’Esprit de L’Escalier. *No sessions on 7, 21 and 28 May.

Modern Jewish Literature with Aviva Dautch

Poetry Circle with Irene Newton Wednesdays 2 May, 6 June & 4 July 2 - 3.30pm | £6 per session | Discussion Do you like poetry? Here’s a chance to find out more and discuss your appreciation within a friendly and inspiring group.

Thursdays 19 April - 12 July* 10.30am - 12:30pm | Classes £20 per session £192 for the 12 week course

Open Art Studio with Michael Ajerman

We will explore the richness of modern Jewish literature through reading Israeli, European and American books.

Including: Eshkol Nevo’s Three Floors Up, which delves into the conflicts and secrets of Tel Aviv apartment dwellers, The Awkward Age, Francesca Segal’s new novel about complex family interactions in North West London; and the memoir of Alba Arikha, born and raised in Paris in the 1980s, whose Major/Minor offers insights into her father, the artist Avigdor Arikha, her mother, the poet Anne Atik, and her godfather, Samuel Beckett. *No session 31 May.

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Patrick Bade was a Senior Lecturer on Art and Opera at Christie’s Education London. He has spoken at and written for the National Gallery London, the British Museum, the V&A, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Academy of Arts.

Wednesdays 6 June - 11 July 10.30am - 1pm | Classes £25 per session £140 for the 6 week course Develop your own visual arts projects under the experienced guidance of artist Michael Ajerman. These classes offer technical and personal guidance suitable for all levels of experience.

Please bring along your own work and ideas to develop.

Advance booking recommended.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Self-Portrait by Pablo Picasso

VISUAL ARTS

LITERATURE

The Art of Hebrew Calligraphy with Vetta Alexis Tuesdays 24 April - 3 July* 12.30 - 2.30pm | Classes £20 per session £180 for the 10 week course Discover the beauty of Hebrew hand lettering. Join artist and Hebrew calligraphy specialist, 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, quotations, poetry and more. Beginners and students with art/calligraphy experience welcome.

We recommend this is taken as a course rather than occasional one-off classes. *No session on 29 May

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WALKS Jewish West End with Stephen Burstin

Literary Highgate with Isabelle Seddon

Tuesday 24 April | 10.30am | £15 | Walk

Tuesday 10 July | 2.30pm | £15 | Walk

Join us for a magical walk of discovery through two districts in the heart of the West End: Soho and Fitzrovia. As we wonder through these buzzing areas, we’ll explore the hidden history of a vast Jewish community that once lived here; tales of billionaires and paupers, rivalries and friendships, religious factions, political fervour and the larger than life characters who once walked these streets.

Explore the atmospheric village of Highgate and its many literary roots with tour guide Isabelle Seddon. We’ll follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens and David Copperfield, see where poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge tried to overcome his opium addiction, where essayist Francis Bacon died from pneumonia whilst stuffing a chicken with snow, the home of J B Priestly, and we’ll peer into Highgate Cemetery, inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula and resting place of Karl Marx, Radclyffe Hall and many writers and poets.

Women in the Frame - National Portrait Gallery with Rachel Kolsky Wednesday 23 May | 2.30pm | £16 | Tour Rachel takes you on a journey through the National Portrait Gallery to discover the fascinating story of women in Britain from the Tudors to the present day - regal monarchs, social campaigners, suffragettes and artists too. Favourites include Elizabeth I, Angelica Kauffman, Ellen Terry, and Radclyffe Hall.

Rachel’s new book, Women’s London: A Tour Guide to Great Lives includes several portraits of women which are also on view at the National Portrait Gallery.

Jewish Heroes & Villains with Stephen Burstin Wednesday 18 July | 10.15am | £15 | Walk Join award winning guide Stephen Burstin on a stroll through East End streets to discover some wonderful Jewish personalities (and some less so!) You’ll find the first Jew to win the Victoria Cross; the female spy who sacrificed her life fighting the Nazis; the Kosher Nostra of London and several other notorious Jewish gangsters.

JW3 Membership Become a JW3 member and you’ll discover that it’s not just your mother who thinks you’re special.

In addition to a 10% discount on almost all our events, activities, classes and courses (yes, even those 12 week courses) and a 10% discount on all that delicious food and non-alcoholic drink at Zest, we also like to offer our members something extra. From priority booking for sell-out events or an invitation to exclusive, member-only receptions, we love finding new ways to spoil you a little.

To join today (and who can afford to wait until tomorrow?) visit www.jw3.org.uk/become-member or call the Box Office on 020 7433 8988

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CINEMA

CINEMA

Welcome to an especially exciting season at the JW3 Cinema. We look forward to welcoming back The SERET International Israeli Film and TV Festival, and our friends at UK Jewish Film have curated a top class selection of films to keep you entertained throughout the summer. On top of that, we have a stunning line-up of live screenings, from Macbeth at the National Theatre to Simon Rattle’s Farewell Concert and The Royal Ballet performing Swan Lake. And as always, a selection of the hottest new summer releases, best enjoyed with a slice of cake and a coffee - or a cocktail! - from ZEST.

Upcoming films in summer 2018 The summer cinema programme includes some of the most eagerly awaited films of 2018. A great cast, including Rosamund Pike, Eddie Marsan and Lior Ashkenazi, star in hostage drama Entebbe, about the Israeli Defence Forces’ rescue mission.

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland share great chemistry in touching road movie The Leisure Seeker, while Saoirse Ronan gives a deeply moving performance in the superb On Chesil Beach, based on the novel by Ian McEwan.

We’ll also be showing two of the best family films of the year – Pixar sequel Incredibles 2, and the delightful Japanese animation Mary and the Witch’s Flower, featuring the voices of Kate Winslet and Jim Broadbent.

Shelter

On Chesil Beach

Entebbe

Alex Davidson Film Programmer

UK JEWISH FILM

SERET INTERNATIONAL

We’ll be screening UK International Jewish Film Festival favourites as well as brand new films every week at JW3. From drama to comedy, there’s something to please everyone!

10-17 May

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Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

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Israeli Film and TV Festival

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LIVE ARTS ON SCREEN

CINEMA | LIVE ARTS ON SCREEN

Watch live broadcasts and ‘encore’ recordings of outstanding plays, operas and ballets from the UK’s leading companies, all from the comfort of JW3.

Berliner Philharmoniker Live - Sir Simon Rattle’s Farewell Concert Wednesday 20 June | 6.30pm | £18

Manon (Royal Ballet)

Gustav Mahler’s Sixth Symphony is conducted for the last time by Sir Simon Rattle, with interviews and programme insights featured as part of this historic event.

Sunday 6 May | 2pm Wednesday 9 May | 7.30pm | £18 Kenneth MacMillan’s powerful telling of Manon and Des Grieux’s tragic love is a masterpiece of modern ballet, set to music by Massenet (Live screening 6 May, repeat screening 9 May).

Madame Butterfly (Glyndebourne) Thursday 21 June | 6.30pm | £18 East meets West with devastating consequences in Puccini’s tragic romantic opera.

An American in Paris Sunday 27 May | 7pm | £18 Join us for a screening of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, recorded live in London’s West End, which earned a record-setting 28 fivestar reviews from UK critics.

Giselle

Swan Lake (Royal Ballet)

Tuesday 5 June | 7.15pm | £18

Tuesday 12 & Monday 18 June 7.15pm | £18

Andre Rieu Maastricht Concert Sunday 29 July | 3pm Monday 13 August | 7.30pm | £18 This spectacular live concert will feature the maestro in his element, along with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests.

Sunday 12 August | 2.30pm | £15 Hailed as ‘a masterpiece of 21st century dance’, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time, a chance to see this award-winning production in glorious high definition on the big screen.

A new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent classical ballet, with additional choreography by Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett (Live screening 12 June, repeat screening 18 June).

Vanessa (Glyndebourne) Tuesday 14 August | 6.30pm | £18 A rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists.

Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris (The Threepenny Opera, London Road), will see Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Saul

Sunday 17 June | 2pm | £18

Macbeth

Barrie Kosky’s sensational staging of Handel’s oratorio marries spectacle and psychology.

Giselle (English National Ballet)

Macbeth (National Theatre)

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Thursday 26 July | 6.30pm | £18

Live screening 29 July, repeat screening 13 August.

An Ideal Husband

A new production of the Rolls-Royce of English comedies, Oscar Wilde’s play will be broadcast live to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End.

Saul (Glyndebourne)

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS

FILM STUDIES & TALKS

Giancarlo Giannini

A Fantastic Woman

Claire Bloom: Screening and In Conversation with George McGhee

A Fantastic Woman + Q&A with actor Rebecca Root Tuesday 8 May | 8pm £12 | Film & Discussion This Oscar-winning melodrama from Chile, about a transgender singer who faces scorn and discrimination after the sudden death of her boyfriend, is one of the most acclaimed films of recent years, featuring a powerful performance from trans actor Daniela Vega.

Following this screening, actor Rebecca Root (star of the pioneering BBC sitcom Boy Meets Girl) will join us to discuss some of the issues raised in the film.

Seven Beauties + Panel Discussion Tuesday 21 August | 8pm £12 | Film & Discussion Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmuller, the first woman ever nominated for the Best Director Oscar, turns 90 in August.

To celebrate, JW3 presents a very rare screening of Seven Beauties (1975), her controversial masterpiece about an Italian criminal determined to survive the Holocaust. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with JW3 film programmer Alex Davidson, visual artist and Jewish educator Jacqueline Nicholls and film expert and lecturer Dr Julia Wagner.

Misogynist Film Club: Out At The Movies

BabyKino

Sunday 1 July | 4pm | £8 | Discussion

Every Monday | 10.30am £5 | Film

According to Hollywood, every gal needs a gay best friend. This event, in the run-up to Pride, puts a feminist perspective on how cinema portrays, and betrays, the lives of LGBTQ people, and those who love them.

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Just for parents and carers accompanied by a baby under one.

Enjoy special Monday morning screenings of new releases in our state-of-the-art cinema with your little ones. Plus get a Zest special offer with your ticket: a hot drink and slice of cake for just £4!

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Sunday 15 April 2 - 5pm | Film & Discussion £15 | £12 Online early bird Claire Bloom, is an English film and stage actor whose career has spanned over six decades. She is famous for leading roles in plays such as A Streetcar Named Desire, A Doll’s House, and Long Day’s Journey into Night, and has starred in nearly sixty films.

Watch one of Claire Bloom’s Hollywood hits: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, the 1965 British Cold War spy film starring Richard Burton and Oskar Werner, alongside Claire. The film was named one of the top ten films of 1966. Then listen to the post-screening conversation between Claire and the inimitable George McGhee.

Jewish Film with Julia Wagner Wednesdays 25 April - 23 May 10am - 12noon | Classes £28 per session £125 for the 5 week course Especially for film fans, culture lovers and absolute beginners! Lectures in Jewish Film in JW3’s boutique cinema with clips and discussion. Our studies will include classic Hollywood, Holocaust films and Israeli cinema.

Even More Fabulous Musical Moments From the Movies – Volume 3 with George McGhee Wednesday 6 June | 2 - 3.30pm £20 | £16 Online early bird More wonderful, musical routines from the movies including a tribute to the film career of the much under-rated Donald O’Connor, Broadway stars appearances in movies and performances by Betty Hutton, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney and many others. A George McGhee original!

Protest and Propaganda with Julia Wagner Wednesdays 6 June - 4 July 10am - 12noon | Classes £28 per session £125 for the 5 week course Protest and Propaganda explores cinema’s power of persuasion in compelling wartime films; satire; biopics, activism and exposé.

Dr Julia Wagner is a lecturer and writer specialising in film. She holds a PhD in Film Studies and an MA in Italian Studies. Julia writes about film for the BFI, Jewish Quarterly, Jewish Chronicle and the Huffington Post UK. Julia regularly hosts Q&As with filmmakers and is passionate about film education and public engagement.

Films for a fiver. Sounds crazy, no?

Films for a Fiver at the JW3 Cinema, only on Tuesdays.

Find out more: Jw3.org.uk/filmsforafiver

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YOUNG

The JW3 Young Professionals programme has been kindly sponsored by The J Isaac’s Charitable Trust.

PROFESSIONALS I’m thrilled that our programme of events for Young Professionals is really taking off. After our last sell out Friday Night Dinner, we will be holding another event catered by Zest, this time Israeli themed! Check out our mindfulness session especially designed for Young Professionals, where we will explore topics such as managing time, relationships and careers.

Our annual brunch with Holocaust Survivors is a really special event in June to pass on the legacy of the Holocaust Survivors. Finally our sell out Young Professionals beach party is back. Celebrate with summer cocktails, delicious food and a DJ playing into the evening.

And, if that’s not enough and you would like to get more involved, why not join our young professionals committee?

I hope you’ll be able to join us at one of our upcoming events.

Deborah Tamir Young Adults Programmer

Young Professionals Mindfulness Series Sundays 15 and 22 April 2 - 4pm £17 per session £30 for the 2 week course Struggling to cope with the fastpaced work environment? Do you always feel like you don’t have enough time? Join us for this unique two week mindfulness series specifically aimed at Young Professionals teaching practical tools to increase workeffectiveness, personal well-being and happiness!

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Young Professionals Committee We will be holding Young Professionals committee meetings at the Zest bar where young adults will have the chance to shape our Young Professionals programme.

Please email: deborah@JW3.org.uk to apply to be on the committee.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Young Professionals Israeli themed Friday Night Dinner Friday 20 April | 6.45pm £25 | Dinner Join us for a delicious Israeli-themed Friday night dinner. We will have a fabulous pianist play while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal, catered by our in-house kosher restaurant, Zest.

Young Professionals Summer Party Thursday 26 July | 7pm £15 | Social Our Young Professionals Summer Party is back! Expect great company, fabulous food and refreshing cocktails.

Come down to the sandy shores of our Hampstead Beach where there will be music, BBQ food and henna!

Young Professionals Brunch with Holocaust Survivors Sunday 24 June | 11am £10 | Social Action Continuing our commitment to Holocaust education, we would like to invite young professionals to hear from a panel of Holocaust Survivors and discover their stories over a delicious brunch. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and most importantly discuss how, as the next generation, we can keep the memory alive.

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ISRAEL AT 70 70 years ago, on 14 May 1948, Israel declared its independence. Come and celebrate this momentous anniversary with our extensive range of events for all ages, including an unmissable Yom Ha’atzmaut Party and an exclusive evening with former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak.

Yom Hazikaron Ceremony (Israel’s Memorial Day)

Promised Lands: The Missing Conversation with Judah Passow

Monday 16 April | 7.30pm | Ceremony

Tuesday 24 April | 6.30pm | Talk £20 | £16 Online early bird

We invite you to commemorate Yom HaZikaron and pay tribute to Israel’s fallen in a ceremony which will take place in English. In partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel.

Yom Ha’atzmaut Party (Israeli Independence Day) Wednesday 18 April 7.30pm | Performance £20 | £15 Online early bird Join us for an exclusive Yom Ha’atzmaut ceremony to celebrate Israel’s 70th!

Dance to Israeli music led by a live band and a DJ, enjoy delicious Israeli food Machane Yehuda market style, lots of wine, beer and more surprises!

A celebration organised by Israeli House, The Jewish Agency and JW3.

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The Promised Lands project is a visual conversation about the Palestinian Israeli’s sense of citizenship in the Jewish state. After a screening of his work, photographer Judah Passow will explore the ideas that drive the project and consider some of the questions it raises about the country’s shared journey in search of a more just and inclusive society.

BICOM Speaker Series Wednesday 25 April, 23 May, 6 June & 11 July 7.30 - 8.30pm £12 per session £10 Online early bird Join BICOM to discuss Israel’s big issues at 70; Will there ever be peace? Is the two-state solution dead? Will alliances be formed with Israel’s Arab neighbours? Is President Trump a true friend or a disaster? And most importantly how can you get more involved?

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

ISRAEL AT 70

The Israeli Settler Movement and Moderation with Rabbi David Mason

Middle East Update with Hagai Segal

Tuesdays 8 - 22 May | 2 - 3.30pm | Class £20 per session £48 for the 3 week course

Wednesday 4 July | 7.30 - 9pm | Talk £20 | £16 Online early bird

We will look at three Rabbis, all in the Israeli settler orbit, who reacted in possibly unexpected ways to the radicalism and Messianism of the Settler movement. David Mason is the Rabbi of Muswell Hill Synagogue.

Iran, Israel and the new Middle-East with Jonathan Paris and Hagai Segal Wednesday 16 May | 7.30 - 9pm | Talk £20 | £16 Online early bird Iran is on the march, its Shia seminaries training zealots from across the Middle-East while Hezbollah and other Iranian proxies wreak havoc from Lebanon to Yemen.

Hagai will explore and explain the latest developments from the evertumultuous Middle-East, including in the Syria-Iraq dynamic, ISIS/IS/Daesh, and Israeli-Palestinian relations.

From Hate to Shalom + Panel Discussion with Judy Weleminsky Tuesday 19 June | 6.45 - 8pm £12 | Film & Discussion Pro Israel, Pro Palestinian, Pro Peace founder Judy Weleminsky presents her short film From Hate to Shalom, a new documentary about challenging anti-Israel hate in Scotland and engaging with the public on our streets. The screening will be followed by an extended discussion with Weleminsky and special guests.

EHUD BARAK: MY COUNTRY, MY LIFE In Conversation on Israel’s Past, Present and Future with former JC Editor Ned Temko Monday 28 May | 7pm £30 with the book (RRP £25) | £20 without the book The former Israeli Prime Minister has been involved in many of the key events in Israel’s first seven decades.

His country’s most decorated soldier, and a former commander of its elite special forces unit, he also launched efforts to reach a lasting peace with both Syria and the Palestinians. Ehud will talk about his newly published memoir and offer unique insights into the major events and personalities in Israel’s past, and the challenges it faces for the future.

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2020 VISION In this year’s 2020 Vision seminar we are marking the 70th year since Israel became a state and highlighting the 50 years since 1968.

Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 August | Talks & Discussions £20 per session | £30 for the full day The World of 1948 and 1968 with Clive Lawton OBE

50 years on: Dreams and Aspirations with Clive Lawton OBE

Tuesday 14 August | 10.30am

Wednesday 15 August | 10.30am

The twenty years between 1948 and 1968 saw many changes take place across the world, as well as in the state of Israel. Clive will take a look at the world events that shaped the landscape and focus on the effects they had on politics, art and society, in Israel and further afield.

1968 was a pivotal time in history – we will look at some of the major changes to society including: the NHS; Vietnam; the Prague Spring; and the music that each era encapsulated.

Visual Art in the early years of the State of Israel – a Zionist response with Dr Helena Miller and chaired by Clive Lawton OBE Tuesday 14 August | 2pm Jewish art and artists flourished in the 1940s and 50s in the newly created State of Israel. This session will explore to what extent Israeli art reflected the politics, idealisms and enthusiasms of the time.

This will be followed with a conversation on Arts & Society in 2020.

ISRAELI COMMUNITIES

Israel 1948-2020 with Hagai Segal, and Clive Lawton OBE Wednesday 15 August | 2pm A distinguished panel will look at the Israel of 1948 and what remains of its ethos now. We will look at a mixture of politics, internal and external affairs, economics, Judaism, the military and society itself. Will any part of this still be recognisable in 2020? Come and find out!

Israeli Singing Group

Shira B’Tzibur Sing-a-long

Wednesdays 25 April - 11 July* 7.45 - 10pm | Social

Sunday 17 June 8 - 10pm | £8 | Social

Join our Community Israeli Singing Group led by Yuval Havkin and friends.

Whether you sing like a soprano or just in the shower, come and sing beautiful, feel-good Israeli songs with us! From Aviv Gefen, Yoram Gaon and Tzivika Pik to Arik Einstein, Rami Kleinstein and Uzi Chitman and many more. Old songs and new. Songs that will remind you of home. Songs that will make you smile.

The group sings a wide repertoire of old and new Israeli songs. No audition is required - we welcome anyone who enjoys singing but an ability to read and sing in Hebrew is necessary.

For further details and registration, please contact Ophra on: 07912 750 474 or email: ophragilead@gmail.com This event is part of our Communityled programme: By You For You. *No session 30 May

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Led by the talented Israeli Scouts and Erez on the keyboard.

Session in Hebrew. In collaboration with Israeli Scouts. Including light refreshments.

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Families & Youth Spring/Summer 2018

SOCIAL ACTION Challah For Hunger Wednesdays 25 April, 23 May, 20 June & 11 July 6 - 9pm | Free | Volunteering Come and volunteer with Challah for Hunger, which brings people together to make a difference through baking and selling challah.

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In The Loop Wednesdays 18, 25 April, 20, 27 June & 4 July 4.30 - 5.30pm | Free | Volunteering

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Learn how to tweet, text, Skype, post a picture on Instagram, set up your own Facebook account. Teaching by South Hampstead High School girls, trained by JW3.

The money raised goes to charities Tzedek and Doorstep for the Homeless.

Includes a light supper and a fun quiz.

Book online to take part in this event.

Gateways is a vocational development scheme offering young, disadvantaged Jewish people aged 15-25 a way of learning and accessing support outside mainstream education. Every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential and, at Gateways, we offer young people alternative and constructive ways to enhance their skill set, rebuild their self-esteem and instil hope for the future.

You can help us make a real difference in the life of someone in the community who has been let down and needs a chance to succeed.

If you would like to support Gateways, please email Laurence Field at: laurence@jw3.org.uk

FAMILIES & YOUTH @JW3 www.jw3.org.uk Box Office: 020 7433 8988

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Early Years

Youth

Parenting

families and youth @ JW3 Whether you’re looking to learn something new, connect with other families, or offer your children a special experience, our spring/summer season has it covered. From a Families Friday Night Dinner to a Shavuot workshop to our new Grandparents’ Extravaganza, families can drop in each weekend, enjoy a special time together and meet other families.

FAMILY SUNDAYS K’mo B’bayit Yom Ha’atzmaut

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Sunday 15 April 3 - 4.15pm | for ages 2-6 £5.50 per child | free for siblings under 2 £2.50 per adult

Sunday 29 April 3 - 4pm | for ages 5+ £8 per child | £8 per adult £25 per family

An Israeli get-together designed especially for Yom Ha’atzmaut with live music and lots of surprises! We’ll celebrate the birthday of Israel just like at home; with an interactive musical activity, lots of dancing and fun, Israeli snacks, crafts and more.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Session in Hebrew.

Acclaimed theatre company Infinite Jest return to JW3 with their hilarious and imaginative one-hour adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for children and their adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CONTENTS

Russian Families Sunday

Family Sundays

p27

Youth

p38

Friday Night

p29

Parenting

p40

Sunday 22 April 3 - 5pm | for ages 3+

Sunday 13 May 3 - 4pm | for ages 2+ £3 per child | Adults free

For those magical early years we have the much-loved classes and courses where very young children engage with the arts, music, cooking and physical activity. For older children, we are running our fabulous holiday schemes in May and throughout the summer, as well as our ongoing after school activities.

We look forward to seeing you and your families in our upcoming events and programmes.

Elinor Honigstein Head of Youth and Community

For Parents

p41

Crafternoon

p30

Early Years

p32

Events & Activities by date

p42

Kids’ Zone

p36

Families: Regular Events

p43

After School Drop off

p36

A celebration for Russian-speaking families. Listen to beautiful music and magical stories, enjoy craft sessions, a puppet show and many more surprises!

Further details can be found online. jw3.org.uk/russian-family-sunday

Sundays p37

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

Shavuot Fruit-tastic for Families

Shavuot is also called Chag HaBikkurim ‘Festival of the First Fruits’ - so join us as we celebrate Shavuot by going all fruit-tastic. Craft your own fruit sculptures and listen to PJ Library Shavuot storytelling. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

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

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FAMILIES | FAMILY SUNDAYS

FAMILIES | FAMILY SUNDAYS

Grandparents’ Extravaganza Sunday 10 June 3 - 4.30pm | for ages 2-8 £3 per child | £3 per adult Calling all kids! Do you want two hours of parent-free time? Bring a grandparent along and join us for a fun and special afternoon - with storytelling, refreshments, songs and more. A great opportunity to create an enjoyable, memorable experience for children and their grandparents. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Through the Decades A Spencer Stage School Performance Sunday 17 June 1 - 2pm or 3 - 4pm | for ages 2+ £5 per child | £5 per adult Under 2’s free

Noah’s Ark Story and Craft for French-speaking Families

Sunday 15 July 11am - 3pm For parents and ages under 4 | Free

Sunday 1 July 3 - 4pm | for ages 2-8 £7 per child | Adults free

Join us for a day full of free activities for new parents and parents of toddlers in partnership with Riverside Cares.

We’ve lined up popular parenting sessions, including Baby and Toddler First Aid, as well as a fun-packed activity programme for the little ones and their adults, including a puppet show, a family cooking workshop, family portraits and more. During the day, we will be collecting unused nappies for JCORE to send to destitute asylum seekers. Please bring nappies along! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

French speaking families! Join Club Petit Pierrot for a Noah’s Ark storytelling and craft workshop in French. We will meet the animals, play and sing. Suitable for all levels of French.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic Sunday 8 July 1 - 1.45pm | for ages 2+ £3 per child | Adults free Let’s get designing! A one-off workshop in which you’ll decorate delicious teddy shaped biscuits, to enjoy together on the JW3 Beach. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FRIDAY NIGHT Families Friday Night Dinner Friday 22 June | 5.45 - 8pm £10 per child | £25 per adult Under 2’s free

Travel with us through time to experience the dance crazes of the last 100 years. Spencer Stage School students of all ages will sing, dance and act their way through the era of Fred and Ginger, Disco and Modern Hip Hop. Family friendly and feel good for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Parent and Baby Fest

Family Friday Nights at JW3 are a great opportunity to meet new and old friends, enjoy a fabulous meal and create a special Shabbat experience for you and your children. Join us at 5.45pm for a reception with cocktails and mocktails, soft play and Shabbat activities for the children. At 6.30pm we will serve a delicious kosher dinner, followed by dessert and a puppet show.

The activities are Shabbat-friendly and most suitable for children aged 2-8 years but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

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CRAFTERNOON

FAMILIES | FAMILY SUNDAYS

Our series of themed craft activities for children and their families on Sunday afternoons. Free entry, donations are welcome. For ages 2+.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Crafternoon: Happy Hamsa

Crafternoon: Paper Bookmarks

Sunday 8 April | 2 - 4.30pm

Sunday 6 May | 2 - 4.30pm

Come and create some traditional Sephardi good luck charms, using mystical imagery from across the Sephardi world.

It’s London Craft Week and we are getting extra-crafty by designing stained paper-craft bookmarks.

Crafternoon: Shavuot Crafternoon: Spring Paper Garden Patches Sunday 15 April | 2 - 4.30pm Get ready for spring and create your very own paper garden patch!

Sunday 13 May | 2 - 4.30pm

Crafternoon: A Family Paper Tree

Let’s celebrate Shavuot together by creating your very own basket of fruits using paper and fabrics.

Sunday 10 June | 2 - 4.30pm Take part in helping us create a giant community family paper tree to display in our very own JW3 Lobby gallery.

Crafternoon: Sun Catchers Crafternoon: Israeli Art Sunday 22 April | 2 - 4.30pm Israel is turning 70! Join us for a crafty session inspired by Israeli artists, art work and beautiful landscapes.

Crafternoon: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sunday 29 April | 2 - 4.30pm Immerse yourself in the beautiful tale of Midsummer Night’s Dream and create its scenes and puppets.

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Sunday 27 May | 2 - 4.30pm

Crafternoon: Father’s Day

It’s getting sunny out there. Let’s catch the sun together by creating a sun catcher. You can take it home and catch the sun wherever you go!

Sunday 17 June | 2 - 4.30pm Make Dad feel extra special this year with a present that’s made just for him.

Come along and make a unique gift using your creativity and imagination.

Crafternoon: London’s Skyline

Crafternoon on Tour: Maccabi Fun Run at Allianz Park Sunday 24 June | 10am - 4pm Face painting, T-shirt designing and jewellery making are just some of the fun activities we’ll have on offer at the Maccabi Fun Run at Allianz Park.

Crafternoon: Noah’s Ark Finger Puppets Sunday 1 July | 2 - 4.30pm Let’s remember the story of Noah.

Create your own animal finger puppets to fit into Noah’s Ark.

Sunday 3 June | 2 - 4.30pm It’s London Festival of Architecture this month! We will be looking at London’s skyline in detail as we create artwork inspired by the shapes of our city.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Crafternoon: Teddy Bears’ Picnic Sunday 8 July | 2 - 4.30pm Crafternoon prepares for the teddy bears’ picnic. In this creative session you will design a teddy bears picnic plate, for all your picnic treats.

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Activities for children aged 0 - 6 years and the adults they’re responsible for.

French Fun with Club Petit Pierrot Mondays 23 April - 9 July* 10.30 - 11.15am | for ages 1-3 Join us for French Fun with Club Petit Pierrot. Multi-sensory activities including singing, dancing, games, art and craft - all in French. Sessions are led by a native French teacher and are suitable for all levels of French. For booking visit clubpetitpierrot.co.uk, email admincpp@btconnect.com or call 020 7385 5565. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

Baby Yoga with The Baby Yoga Company Mondays 23 April - 2 July* 2 - 3pm for ages 3 months to walking £10 per session | £48 for 6 weeks Stretch, strengthen and relax with your baby, as you do especially-adapted yoga exercises which enhance your bond with your baby and are beneficial for both parent and baby alike. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

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Street Dance Mondays 16 April - 16 July* 3.50 - 4.30pm | for ages 3-5 £93.50 for 11 week course £10 paid trial via Box Office A fun introductory dance class. An excellent way to learn rhythm, improve memory, co-ordination and muscle tone. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

The Creation Station Tuesdays 24 April - 10 July* 10 - 10.50am for ages 15 months - 5 years £10.50 per drop-in session £42.50 for 5 weeks | £88 for 11 weeks The perfect solution for all your child’s creativity needs. Each class is themed around colour, texture and shape.

Children will use a wide range of arts and crafts tools and materials to create something lovely to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 29 May

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Sha’at Sipur Ve’tnua

Hartbeeps Babybeeps

Tuesdays 24 April - 3 July* 4 - 4.45pm | for ages 2-5 £7 per session | Free for adults

Wednesdays 25 April - 11 July* 11 - 11.45am, for sitters to toddlers £9 per drop-in session £40 for 5 weeks | £77 for 11 weeks

Each week children will be introduced to a range of new and classic Israeli stories and get to practice their Hebrew in an enjoyable way. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions in Hebrew. * No session 29 May

Using great music, bright, beautiful sensory props and puppets to encourage little ones’ language and physical development. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 30 May

Caterpillar Music Tuesdays 24 April - 10 July 4 - 4.45pm | for ages under 4 £8.50 per session | Free for adults Unique introduction to music with exciting themes, colourful instruments, nursery rhymes and original puppets.

Each week has a different theme to help children develop language, social skills and co-ordination in a fun and creative way. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hartbeeps Happy House Wednesdays 25 April - 11 July* 10 - 10.45am, for walkers to age 4 £9 per drop-in session £40 for 5 weeks | £77 for 11 weeks A big bold, learning adventure for toddlers. Expect music, drama, storytelling, movement and fun! Younger siblings very welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 30 May Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

Caterpillar Music

EARLY YEARS

FAMILIES | EARLY YEARS

Hartbeeps Babybells Wednesdays 25 April - 11 July* 12 - 12.45pm For ages 6 weeks - 6 months £9 per drop-in session £40 for 5 weeks | £77 for 11 weeks Babybell classes use elements of baby yoga, baby massage and calming techniques alongside soundtracks of remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 30 May 33

FAMILIES | EARLY YEARS

FAMILIES | EARLY YEARS

Amazing Tots Developmental Play Group For Children with Disabilities Fridays 27 April - 20 July* 10am - 12noon for ages 0-5 | Free

JW3 Puppet Tales

JW3 Playgroup

JW3 Cooking Together

Wednesdays 25 April - 11 July* 4.15 - 5pm | for ages 21/2-6 £7.50 per session | Free for adults

Thursdays 26 April - 12 July 10 - 11.30am | for ages under 2 £6 per session | Free for adults

A magical afternoon full of stories, fun and special hand-made puppets designed for each session. Each week the children will discover a different tale and be encouraged to develop their imagination, enrich their vocabulary and socialise with their friends. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 30 May

Join us every Thursday morning for some informal play, songs, games, chat and activities for the little ones.

Each week we will also be holding a mini Shabbat service with fresh challah and Shabbat songs. Our playgroup is ideal for under 2’s and their grown-ups. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursdays 26 April - 5 July* 4.15 - 5.15pm | for ages 2-5 £12 per class for drop-in £50 for 5 weeks £90 for 10 week course Every week children have fun with hands-on recipes inspired by different cultures and traditions and are encouraged to learn about vitamins and nutrients within our food as well as practice their fine motor skills and cooking techniques. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 31 May

Super Soccer Stars Kick and Play Thursdays 26 April - 12 July* 10 - 10.45am | for ages 1-2 £45 for 5 weeks £88 for 11 weeks £10 paid trial via Box Office Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity - balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 31 May 34

Thursdays 26 April - 12 July* 10.50 - 11.35am | for ages 2-4 £45 for 5 weeks | £88 for 11 weeks £10 paid trial via Box Office At Super Soccer Stars we use the ball as the vehicle to help children develop self-confidence, improve motor skills, socialisation skills, coordination and stability building activities. Each class includes rich language exposure and movements such as running, jumping and changing directions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 31 May Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Shabbaboom: Music and Baking for Families Fridays 27 April - 6 July* 10 - 11.15am | for ages 1-5 £8.50 per session | Free for adults Everyone is invited to our special Friday morning celebration - we will start by rolling, braiding and baking challah! We will then join together for an interactive sing-along and dancing to welcome Shabbat. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 1 June Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

A developmental stay and play session for under 5s, aimed specifically at children aged 0-2 years, who have a disability or developmental delay.

The group focuses on supporting early language and communication development. For more information please contact Karen Rodrigues-Ayers at Karen.Rodrigues-Ayers@kids.org.uk or 0207 359 3635. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 1 June

Family Music Time with KangaRooKids Sundays 29 April - 8 July* 10.15 - 11am for ages under 4 £8.50 per session | Free for adults Join us at JW3 for family fun time with KangaRooKids, a music session that will ignite your little one’s imagination and help to build their confidence in a fun and energetic way. Children must be accompanied by an adult. * No session 20 May

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KIDS ZONE

FAMILIES | KIDS ZONE

Activities for children aged 5 - 13 years

AFTER SCHOOL DROP OFF Street Dance Mondays 16 April - 16 July* 4.30-5.15pm | for ages 5-8 5.15 - 6pm | for ages 9-13 £93.50 for the 11 week course £10 paid trial via Box Office Try popping, locking and hip-hop moves in this inspirational street dance class.

This is a drop-off event. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

Play Time with London Hebrew Gymnasium Mondays 23 April - 9 July* 4.30 - 5.20pm | for ages 5-7 Bringing a new surprise every week: music, science, drama or Israeli culture, led and facilitated in Hebrew. For booking and information visit: hebrewg.com or email: info@hebrewg.com This is a drop-off event. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

Safa with London Hebrew Gymnasium Mondays 23 April - 9 July* 5.30 - 6.15pm | for ages 5-7 A friendly setting to familiarise yourself with Hebrew letters, niqqud and take the first steps in reading Hebrew. For booking and information please visit: hebrewg.com or email info@hebrewg.com. Session in Hebrew. * No session 7, 21 and 28 May

Tzofim/Tzofikeff Thursdays 26 April - 5 July* 4.30 - 6pm Tzofikeff: for ages 7-9 Tzofim: for ages 9-11 Come join the Tzofim once a week for lively and fun Hebrew activities. For more information and to book, contact: Tzofim.London@gmail.com. These are drop-off events. Session in Hebrew. * No session 31 May

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SUNDAYS Kids Yoga with Tulika Sundays 22 April - 15 July* 4-5pm | for ages 5-10 £12 per session | £50 for 5 weeks Children will learn yoga and mindfulness exercises in a fun way. They will practice yoga poses with music, games and stories. Children should wear comfortable clothes and carry a bottle of water to class.

uFoodie Kidz Sundays Sundays 13 May, 24 June 2-5pm | for ages 9+ £45 per session | £40 web advance uFoodie teaches children how to cook real meals for the whole family. Classes include knife safety, chopping skills, heat safety and personal hygiene when cooking. Two main dishes will be taught, and children will share the meal after cooking.

To book please call 07714 944427 or email tulika.byce@gmail.com. Please note this is a drop off event but parents of younger children are welcome to stay. * No session 20 May and 3 June Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

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YOUTH

Activities for ages 11 - 18

FAMILIES | YOUTH

Project ImpACT @ JW3 A Youth Volunteering Programme Sundays 15, 22, 29 April & 13 May 6 - 7.30pm | for ages 13-16 | £5

Krav Maga Kids Foundation Mondays 16 April - 16 July* Ages 11-13: 5 - 6pm Ages 14-16: 6 - 7pm £169 for the 12 week course 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. *No session 21 May & 18 June

Join our Youth volunteering programme led by Project Impact.

Throughout the programme, we will volunteer and help different charities and causes. Come and help make a positive contribution in the community.

For more information contact: info@projectimpact.org.uk Booking essential.

BBYO Weekly Chapter Meetings Sundays | 7 - 9pm | for ages 12-17 £3 | £1 for BBYO members

Krav Maga Kids Intermediate Tuesdays 17 April - 17 July* Ages 11-13: 5pm - 6pm Ages 14-16: 6pm - 7pm £40 per month 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. *No session 19 June

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Mercaz BBYO is the chapter based at JW3, meeting every Sunday evening for a range of fun and thought-provoking activities in a welcoming atmosphere.

For more information including dates visit bbyo.org.uk/chapters

uFoodie Kidz uFoodie is an innovative cookery school, that develops children’s skills and passion for food. These classes teach children how to cook a proper meal for the whole family in our state-of-the-art demo kitchen, courtesy of neillerner kitchens, featuring Miele appliances. They include knife safety, chopping skills, heat safety and personal hygiene when cooking. Children will share the meal after cooking. uFoodie Kidz Half-Term (ages 11+)

uFoodie Kidz Summer (ages 11+)

Thursday 31 May 10am-1pm £45, £40 web advance

Wednesdays 1 August, 8 August 10am - 1pm £45 per day, £40 web advance

Looking for a venue to help your simcha sparkle?

At JW3 we can bring all the panache you need with our dedicated events team. From our 270 seat auditorium to meeting rooms and a 60-seat cinema, we can transform your simcha, or frankly any of your events, into the one that everyone talks about for months afterwards.

Youth Leadership Training Sundays (dates will be published online) 10am - 1pm | for ages 14-18, Free If you love working with children, then come and train with us. You will learn about welfare, feedback, free training, a DBS check, and the potential for future paid roles as a junior or senior youth leader on one of our schemes.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

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PARENTING Antenatal Classes with Bump and Baby Club

NCT Early Days Postnatal Group

Wednesdays | 7.30 - 9.30pm Either 11 April - 9 May Or 30 May - 27 June Or 18 & 25 July, 1, 8, & 15 August £250 per couple for the course

Tuesdays 17 April - 22 May Or Tuesdays 19 June - 17 July 10.30am - 12.30pm

Feel confident, prepared and excited for the arrival of your baby. Our invaluable antenatal course for couples covers everything you need to know about your remaining pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenthood, including baby first aid.

Courses run continually throughout the year. To book please visit bumpandbabyclub.com or phone 0207 419 8538.

Hypnobirthing with Bump and Baby Club Sundays 15 April or 13 May or 3 June or 1 July or 5 August 9.30am - 1.30pm This four hour complete course is focused on hypnobirthing techniques – breathing, deep relaxation and visualisation – to maximise your chances of having a calm, comfortable labour and birth, with as little pain as possible. To book please visit bumpandbabyclub.com or phone.

0207 419 8538.

FOR PARENTS Babykino Mondays 10.30am | £5

Meet a network of local parents whilst gaining useful and practical knowledge for those with babies aged 6 weeks - 6 months. To book a place please contact Clare Mallors, at bookings5t@nct.org.uk or on 0208 752 2472.

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JW3 Membership.

So good you’ll want to tell the whole mishpocha. Even better, take out a JW3 Family Membership and they can enjoy the benefits too. That’s 10% off almost every event and classes. And 10% off all the food at Zest. Including the orange cupcakes, the chocolate cookies, the banana cake, the rugelach…

Just for parents and carers accompanied by a baby under one.

Enjoy special morning screenings of new releases in our state-of-the-art cinema with your little ones. No need to worry about feeding or crying with our relaxed atmosphere. Plus, show your Babykino ticket at Zest to get a hot drink and a slice of cake for just £4!

Baby Café @ Zest

Mothers Who Make at JW3

Wednesdays 25 April - 4 July 9.30 - 11am | for ages under 2 | Free

Fridays 20 April, 18 May, 15 June 10am - 12pm | Free

Come along every Wednesday morning with your little one to Zest and... relax. We will add soft mats and toys and make some space for your pram so you can truly enjoy that welldeserved cup of coffee. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Peer support group for mothers engaged in any creative practice, professional or passion. Come, listen and be heard as both mother and maker.

Children welcome, booking essential.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BY DATE

REGULAR EVENTS

SUNDAY 8 APRIL

SUNDAY 13 MAY

FRIDAY 22 JUNE

MONDAYS

AGE

TIME

Crafternoon: Happy Hamsa 2pm p30

Hypnobirthing 9.30am p40

Families Friday Night Dinner 5.45pm p29

SUNDAY 15 APRIL

Crafternoon: Shavout 2pm p30

Hypnobirthing 9.30am p40

uFoodie Kidz Sundays 2pm p37

French Fun Babykino Baby Yoga Street Dance Street Dance Play Time Safa Krav Maga Kids Foundation Krav Maga Kids Foundation

ages 1-3 ages under 1 3 months - walking ages 3-5 ages 5-8 ages 5-7 ages 5-7 ages 11-13 ages 14-16

10.30am 10.30am 2pm 3.50pm 4.30pm 4.30pm 5.30pm 6pm 7pm

p32 p41 p32 p32 p36 p36 p36 p38 p38

15 months - 5 years 6 weeks - 6 months ages 2-5 ages under 4 ages 11-13 ages 14-16

10am 10.30am 4pm 4pm 6pm 7pm

p32 p40 p33 p33 p38 p38

Crafternoon: Spring Paper Garden Parches 2pm p30 K’mo B’bayit Yom Ha’atzmaut 3pm p27 Project ImpACT @ JW3 6pm p38

Shavout Fruit-tastic for Families 3pm p27 Project ImpACT @ JW3 6pm p38

Mothers Who Make @ JW3 10am p41

Russian Families Sunday 3pm p27 Project ImpACT @ JW3 6pm p38

SUNDAY 29 APRIL Crafternoon: A Midsummer

Crafternoon: Sun Catchers 2pm p30

SUNDAY 3 JUNE Hypnobirthing 9.30am p40 Crafternoon: London’s Skyline 2pm p30

A Midsummer Night´s Dream 3pm p27

Crafternoon: A Family Paper Tree 2pm p31

Crafternoon: Paper Bookmarks 2pm p30

Crafternoon: Noah´s Ark

Noah’s Ark story and Craft for French- speaking Families 3pm p28

TUESDAYS The Creation Station NCT Early Days Postnatal Group Sha’at Sipur Ve’tnua Caterpillar Music Krav Maga Kids Intermediate Krav Maga Kids Intermediate

WEDNESDAYS

SUNDAY 10 JUNE

SUNDAY 6 MAY

Hypnobirthing 9.30am p40

THURSDAY 31 MAY uFoodie Kidz Half-Term (Ages 11+) 10am p39

Night´s Dream 2pm p30

Project ImpACT @ JW3 6pm p38

uFoodie Kidz Sundays 2pm p37

Funger Puppets 2pm p31

SUNDAY 27 MAY

SUNDAY 22 APRIL Crafternoon: Israeli Art 2pm p30

Fun Run at Allianz Park 10am p31

SUNDAY 1 JULY

FRIDAY 18 MAY

FRIDAY 20 APRIL Mothers Who Make @ JW3 10am p41

SUNDAY 24 JUNE Crafternoon on Tour: Maccabi

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Grandparent´s Extravaganza 3pm p28

SUNDAY 8 JULY Teddy Bears’ Picnic 1pm p28 Crafternoon: Teddy Bears’ Picnic 2pm p31

Mothers Who Make @ JW3 10am p41

9.30am p41 10am p33 11am p33 12noon p33 4.15pm p34 7.30pm p40

SUNDAY 15 JULY Parent and Baby Fest 11am p29

WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST uFoodie Kidz Summer (Ages 11+) 10am p39

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST FRIDAY 15 JUNE

Baby Café @ Zest ages under 2 Hartbeeps Happy House walkers to age 4 Hartbeeps Babybeeps sitter to toddlers Hartbeeps Babybells 6 weeks - 6 months JW3 Puppet Tales ages 21/2-6 Antenatal Classes

Hypnobirthing 9.30am p40

THURSDAYS JW3 Playgroup Kick and Play Super Soccer Stars JW3 Cooking Together Tzofim/Tzofikeff

ages under 2 ages 1-2 ages 2-4 ages 2-5 ages 7-11

10am 10am 10.50am 4.15pm 4.30pm

p34 p34 p34 p35 p36

ages 1-5 ages 0-5

10am 10am

p35 p35

ages under 4 ages 5-10 ages 12-17

10.15am 4pm 7pm

p35 p37 p38

FRIDAYS Shabbaboom: Music and Baking for Families Amazing Tots - Developmental Play Group

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST SUNDAY 17 JUNE Through the Decades 1pm & 3pm

uFoodie Kidz Summer (Ages 11+) 10am p39 p28

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Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

SUNDAYS Family Music Time Kids Yoga BBYO Weekly Chapter Meeting Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

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VISIT US JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET BOX OFFICE +44 (0)20 7433 8988 | JW3.ORG.UK | INFO@JW3.ORG.UK BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS*

BUILDING OPENING HOURS*

Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday

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

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

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

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.

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.

CONCESSIONS & DISCOUNTS

July & August Free Entry

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.

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. Prices, dates and times are subject to change.

We love JW3 and from time to time we take photos and videos in JW3 and Zest for marketing purposes. If you do not want to be included in photos or videos for these purposes please let a member of staff know.

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.

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ADULT LEARNING

ADULT LEARNING | TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

What can we learn from Baruch Spinoza? with Harris Bor

I am very proud of our extensive range of classes and courses at JW3. Whether you want to explore Jewish identity, history or world affairs, learn a new language, train in self-defence or cook a divine dessert we have a class for you. This term, I’m especially pleased to welcome Judy Klitsner from Pardes, Jerusalem who will give a session on ‘#MeToo in the Bible’ with Elie Jesner, in memory of our much loved friend and teacher, Maureen Kendler z”l. I’m also delighted to welcome two new teachers to JW3, Rabbi David Mason, speaking as part of our ‘Israel at 70’ events, and Harris Bor who will ask ‘What can we learn from Spinoza?’

Tuesdays 5-19 June 2 - 3.30pm | Classes £20 per session £48 for the 3 sessions Baruch (later Benedict) Spinoza (1632-1677) is considered to be one of the most important rationalist philosophers and forerunners of the 18th-century Enlightenment, but is best known in Jewish circles for having been excommunicated from the Jewish community on account of his heretical world-views. This short course aims to provide an insight into Spinoza’s main philosophical ideas and asks whether they have any relevance for contemporary society or our own spiritual lives.

I very much look forward to seeing you at one of our classes or courses this term.

Judy Trotter Head of Adult Learning

Current Affairs with Paula Kitching Mondays 16 April - 16 July* 2 - 3.30pm £20 per session £176 for the 11 week course Paula, brilliantly and irreverently tackles new subjects every week. Join us for the liveliest discussion group in London. Topics will be generated by you and the issues of the day.

Discussion and dissent are part of the fun. We guarantee a lively debate. *No session on 7, 21 and 28 May

The History of Theatre - More drama than you can possibly imagine with Clive Lawton OBE Tuesdays 24 April - 19 June* 10.30am - 12.30pm £20 per session £128 for the 8 week course Clive returns to his first love - Theatre.

Tracing its development from its earliest manifestations in Greece, and taking detours to include theatrical traditions from Asia, Clive will cover the full gamut of theatre, both on the stage and beyond. *No session on 29 May

Abraham Debating Club

The Volunteering World of Men

Thursdays 19 April - 12 July* 1.15 - 2.15pm | £5 per session

Monday 4 June | 6.30pm £6 | £5 Online early bird

Debate, listen and voice your opinion on a wide range of controversial topics each week. *No session on 31 May

Join us and JVN to celebrate National Volunteers week with a look at men in volunteering.

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Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Baruch Spinoza

TALKS & DISCUSSIONS

How to Deal with and Recognise Narcissism with Mickey Yudkin

Hampton Court with Stephen Burstin

Sunday 29 April | 1.30 - 5.30pm £22 | Talk

Wednesday 13 June | 7.30 - 9pm | Talk £15 | £12 Online early bird

Explore Narcissism, an excessive preoccupation with the self at the expense of relating and connecting with others. Narcissism is often defensive hiding shame, depression and a fragile sense of self. We’ll examine what shapes Narcissistic personalities, learning to understand this phenomenon in individuals, society and culture.

Join Stephen Burstin for a magical lecture about Hampton Court Palace, former home of the notorious King Henry VIII, and discover incredible Jewish anecdotes on this virtual tour as you learn the fate of Henry’s six (unfortunate) wives; see the amazing surviving Tudor kitchens; the awesome Great Hall that lavishly fed and entertained 800 guests a day; the luscious gardens that took three years to create and a few seconds to destroy; and many other fascinating sights and stories.

Poetry, stories, pair and group work and the theories of Freud, Cooper and Maxwell will help us in our exploration.

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HISTORY & WORLD AFFAIRS The JW3 History & World Affairs programme has been kindly sponsored

by The Bluston Charitable Settlement, in memory of Lily & David Bluston.

Thursday 12 April | 10.45am - 3.45pm £40 | £35 Online early bird

Changing the World – Jews & Germans with Trudy Gold Tuesdays 17 April - 10 July* 10.30am - 12.30pm £20 per session £192 for the 12 week course The phenomenal success of Jews working in the German language is legendary. It could almost be said that the Jews were the major beneficiaries of modernity. As they entered the professions, arts and sciences they created “a modern new Jerusalem” (Heine). This course will tell their story and its terrible end. Characters covered will include, Einstein, Rathenau and Fritz Haber. *No session 29 May

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Ukraine and The Crimea: A Study in Russian History with William Tyler MBE Thursdays 19 April - 12 July* 10.45am - 12.45pm £20 per session £192 for the 12 week course

Nazi Occupied Britain: The Channel Islands with William Tyler MBE

The only part of Britain to fall under Nazi rule was The Channel Islands.

Their story, although a true one, also throws light on what might have been the case for the rest of Britain if Hitler’s planned invasion had been successful. The story is a many layered one, ranging from outstanding courage through reluctant acceptance to complete collaboration.

ADULT LEARNING | HISTORY & WORLD AFFAIRS

Brains At Breakfast: On Trial with Trudy Gold Wednesdays 18 April - 11 July* | 8 - 9am £30 per session £300 for the 12 week course This course will examine the crucial court cases that changed Jewish history. Not only will we study the trials but also their impact on Jewish and world history. *No session 30 May

Trials in History with Trudy Gold Wednesdays 18 April - 11 July* 10.30am - 12.30pm £20 per session £192 for the 12 week course Court cases often expose important truths. This course will examine Trials that changed Jewish or world history.

They will include: Mendel Beillis, Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Jesus of Nazareth, Disputations, Jacob Frank, Shalom Schwartzbard, Adolf Hitler, Dov Gruner, Kastner, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Eli Cohen, Leon Uris. *No session 30 May Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

This course will focus on the extraordinary historical background to current events in the area.

Overshadowing the whole story is Russia, whether Tsarist, Soviet, or Putin’s Russia. Yet the history of these two areas has deeper roots. We shall encounter Cossacks, Tartars, Ukrainians, Turks, Jews, Nazis, even the Genoese in The Middle Ages and the British during The Crimean War as our story unfolds. *No session 31 May

The Making of the Sephardim: Jewish Life in Medieval Spain with Richard Goldstein Wednesdays 20 & 27 June 7.30 - 9pm £20 per session £32 for the 2 week course Experienced educator and guide, Richard Goldstein will take you on a journey to Spain. Week one will look at Cordoba & Seville – Golden Age of Jewish Spain. The second week will cover Barcelona – Disputations and Expulsion. Richard Goldstein is Director of Operations at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research. He is also an experienced lecturer, guide and writer on Jewish history and the Holocaust.

Troubled Island: A History of AngloIrish Relations with William Tyler MBE

Leo Marks & SOE: A Wartime Tale with William Tyler MBE

Thursdays 19 April - 12 July* 2.15 - 3.45pm £20 per session £192 for the 12 week course

Thursday 19 July | 10.45am - 3.45pm £40 | £35 Online early bird

We shall trace this story from the Anglo-Norman invasions in the 12th century through to Brexit in the 21st.

A story too often written in conflict and blood; a story of cultural, religious, linguistic, and political clashes, stretching across centuries. And yet a relationship that also gave us the beautiful 18th century city of Dublin, and writers from Oliver Goldsmith to James Joyce. *No session 31 May

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Marks is perhaps best known for a poem. A poem written for his fiancée during the war, ‘The Life That I Have’.

His fiancée was killed in a plane crash and Marks went on to use the poem as a code for an SOE agent dropped into Occupied France. We shall look at Marks himself and his contribution to winning the war as well as at the wider story of SOE itself (Special Operations Executive).

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JEWISH IDENTITY

Weekly Wisdom with Julie Apfel

Dilemmas with Angela Gluck

Mondays 16 April - 9 July* 10.30am - 12noon £20 per session £160 for the 10 week course

Mondays 16 April - 9 July* or Wednesdays 18 April - 11 July** 10am - 12noon £20 per session £160 for the 10 week course (Monday sessions are only bookable as a course via Box Office)

Come and explore the weekly Torah reading: who are the characters? What are the themes? And how do the commentators - ancient and modern read between the lines? Let the Sedra’s insights inform and illuminate your week ahead and enjoy rediscovering contemporary issues through an ageold prism. Text-based learning and discussion, no Hebrew required. *No session 7, 21 and 28 May

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At every moment, we face ethical choices. Some we can reflect—or even consult—upon; others need a splitsecond response. Some are palpably mega issues, like the use of physical violence in conflict or the tension between freedom of expression and hate crimes. Others appear to pose smaller-scale questions. Angela will explore varied real-life situations and allow Jewish tradition to shine its bright light on both their content and the decision-making process. *No session 7, 21 and 28 May **No session 9, 23 and 30 May

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

ADULT LEARNING | EXPLORE JEWISH IDENTITY

Bad Sects: Alternative Positions in Judaism with Lindsey Taylor-Gutharz

Apocalypse Now with Clive Lawton OBE

Wednesdays 2 May - 27 June* 2 - 3.30pm £20 per session £112 for the 7 week course

Tuesdays 3 & 10 July 10.30am - 12.30pm £20 per session £35 for the 2 week course

Throughout our history, groups of Jews have held different opinions, sometimes forming sects within Judaism and sometimes breaking away. We’ll examine some of these fascinating groups, starting with the Samaritans and ending up with the messianic branch of Chabad. In between we’ll take a look at Pharisees and Sadducees, the first (Jewish) Christians, Karaites, Shabateans, and the Hassidim, who were muchmaligned sect but won a central place in mainstream Judaism. *No session 23 and 30 May

The End of Days - What have we got to look forward to? With some other religions appearing to be all about salvation, heaven and other esoteric things, most Jews (and others!) are wonderfully uncertain about what Judaism thinks about such topics. In this two part programme, Clive will explore what, if anything useful, Jews have to say about the end of days, the Day of Judgement, the Messiah, the Messianic age, life after death, the purpose of life and other small matters.

Pardes Pop Up - #MeToo in the Bible: Gender Imbalances in Ancient Judaism with Judy Klitsner and Elie Jesner

#MeToo

Wednesday 9 May | 7.30 - 10pm £15 | £12 Online early bird From the Garden of Eden to the court of Queen Esther, biblical women are often subjugated and objectified. In our explorations, we will pose difficult questions about the origins, and the perpetuation, of gender imbalance in attitude and in deed. This session will be taught in memory of our friend and teacher, Maureen Kendler z”l.

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HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

ADULT LEARNING | HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

JW3 is dedicated to honouring the Holocaust, and we will commemorate Yom Hashoah in April with a performance of Bertolt Brecht’s play, The Jewish Wife. We will also mark the anniversary of the Nazi “Burning of the Books” with an evening discussing Ben Helfgott’s incredible life story, with the author of his new biography Michael Freedland in conversation with Daniel Finkelstein.

Third Generation: The Holocaust and Me with David Polak Sunday 10 June | 11am | £8

Michelle Hyer Holocaust Education Programmer

Ben Helfgott - One of the Boys

Bertolt Brecht

Thursday 24 May | 7.30pm £18 | £14 Online early bird

Wednesday 11 April | 7.30pm | £8 | Performance First performed eighty years ago, Bertolt Brecht’s chilling one-act play, The Jewish Wife, is a chronicle of everyday German life at the dawn of the Nazi regime. As the Third Reich tightens its grip, relationships contort and fear and suspicion penetrate every layer of society. Katharina Reinthaller directs this exclusive performance with actors Susanna Fiore and Peter Halpin and pianist Ilan Lazarus. Followed by a short Yom HaShoah ceremony led by Rabbi Roni Tabick and singer Aaron Isaac.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

My Partner is Second Generation, I am not with Gaby Glassman Sunday 17 June | 2pm | £8

Being Second Generation with Gaby Glassman

Bertolt Brecht’s The Jewish Wife

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To mark the anniversary of the Burning of the Books, Michael Freedland and Daniel Finkelstein discuss Michael’s new book on one of the Jewish Community’s most remarkable and iconic figures, Ben Helfgott - The Story of One of the Boys. Ben – Holocaust survivor, Olympic athlete and successful businessman – is a hero of our community. This event is in conjunction with Jewish Book Week and Vallentine Mitchell Publishers.

Grandchildren of survivors and refugees are invited to join a discussion group where we will explore the significance of the Holocaust in our own lives. We will be asking: To what extent do the events of the past impact on our identities, our relationships with the world and on our own sense of Jewishness? What sense or meaning do we make of our parents’ and grandparents’ experiences and how does this inform the ways in which we live our own lives today? We may leave with more questions than answers, but to join the discussion is to begin the search for a deeper sense of self.

David Polak is a psychotherapist and grandchild of survivors. This session is specifically for the Third Generation.

Sunday 3 June | 11am | £8 More than 70 years after the Holocaust, children of survivors and refugees will explore together how it has affected their lives. The workshop will be led by Gaby Glassman, a psychologist and psychotherapist who has facilitated second generation and intergenerational groups in the UK and abroad since the 1980s. Specifically for Second Generation.

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A workshop exclusively for those partners living with Second Generation. It will explore the effect of the Holocaust on their family relationships.

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LANGUAGES Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refresh old skills, we’ve got a language course in Hebrew and French that’s just perfect for you. Our tutors are very experienced and will take their time to make sure that you show real improvement in no time.

Haggit Inbar-Littas Head of Languages

Modern Hebrew Summer Ulpan 30 July – 10 August, 9.30am - 2.30pm Early Bird Special Offer for the first 40 participants 60 hours of expert Hebrew tuition for only £320* Together with the World Zionist Organisation, we are able to offer, for the first 40 participants*: • 2 week intensive summer Ulpan • Free first autumn term (10 weeks) in our regular 2 hour weekly Hebrew classes • Together a value of £540 *After the first 40 participants, the price will be £340 for the summer Ulpan only.

For more details and to book your place call the Box Office on 020 7433 8988 or visit jw3.org.uk/ulpan

A Hebrew book Ivrit Min Ha’Hatchala A or B is required for most Hebrew classes, as well as accompanying CDs and dictionaries which can be purchased at the JW3 Box Office. The cost of the books (£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

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ADULT LEARNING | LANGUAGES

ADULT LEARNING | LANGUAGES

Hebrew Total Beginners 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.

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.

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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 II Improve your speaking skills and vocabulary through reading articles in French.

Intermediate III Improve your speaking skills and vocabulary through reading articles in French.

Advanced Conversation Discuss different topics such as French literature, politics or French culture reading and discussing articles or French novels.

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

SUMMER 2018 LANGUAGES TERM DATES Sunday 15 April – Monday 23 July (There are 12 sessions this term) Half term Sunday 20 - Thursday 31 May*

MONDAYS* 10am - 12noon French Advanced Conversation Patricia Zerah-Randisi £204 10am - 1pm Hebrew Intermediate III Haggit Inbar-Littas £306 1 - 3pm French Intermediate III Patricia Zerah-Randisi £204 7 - 9pm Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Liat Aharonovitch £204 7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners I Ronit First-Kavisky £204 7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners II (Term II) Hani Gani £204 7.30 - 9.30pm Hebrew Not Quite Beginners Kimi (Michal) Waxman £204

TUESDAYS*

WEDNESDAYS*

THURSDAYS*

10am - 12noon Hebrew Intermediate I Nurit Gance £204

10am - 12noon Hebrew Intermediate I Haggit Inbar-Littas £204

10am - 12noon French Intermediate II Patricia Zerah-Randisi £204

10am - 12noon Hebrew Advanced I Hani Gani £204

10am - 12noon Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Haggit Inbar-Littas £204

10am - 12.30pm Hebrew Advanced III Haggit Inbar-Littas £255

10am - 12.30pm Hebrew Intermediate II Rina Gurvitz £255

7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners III Hani Gani £204

12.30 - 2.30pm New Total Beginners Hani Gani £204

7.30 - 9.30pm Hebrew Not Quite Beginners Tami Dayan-Zedek £204

7 - 9pm New Total Beginners Rina Gurvitz £204

8 - 10pm Hebrew Beginners III (Term II) Osnat Blauer-Rivlin £204 *No session 22, 29 May

8 - 10pm Hebrew Very Advanced Conversation Haggit Inbar-Littas £204

7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners I Liat Aharonovitch £204 7.30 - 9.30pm Hebrew Intermediate II (Term III) Nurit Gance £204 *No session 23, 30 May

7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners I (Term II) Tami Dayan-Zedek £204 7 - 9pm Hebrew Beginners I (Term III) Liat Aharonovitch £204 *No session 24, 31 May

SUNDAYS* 10am - 12noon Hebrew Not Quite Beginners (Term II) Ronit First-Kavisky £204 11am - 1pm Hebrew Beginners II Liat Aharonovitch £204 11am - 1pm Hebrew Intermediate II (Term III) Rina Wolgroh-Zolti £204 *No session 20, 27 May & 22 July

*No session 7, 21, 28 May

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FOOD & DRINK

FOOD & DRINK

uFoodie Inspiration

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

Thursdays 7 - 10pm £60 | £55 Online early bird

uFoodie

If you cook regularly but want to rev up your repertoire and be inspired by new recipes, these classes are ideal.

The food created is enjoyed together at the end of the class.

We are delighted to bring uFoodie, an innovative cookery school which helps adults and children learn to cook, build relationships and community to JW3.

24 May: Midweek Meals 14 June: Mid East Feast 21 June: Midweek Meals 5 July: Fab Fri Nites 19 July: Sizzlin Salads 26 July: Divine Desserts

Adult classes open to everyone aged 16+ though under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

uFoodie Essentials Tuesdays 7 - 10pm £60 | £55 Online early bird £600 for the 12 week course If you are new to cooking or a cook with gaps in your basic knowledge this series is for you. You can attend the entire series, which will give you an excellent foundation in home cooking, or buy single classes wherever you need to top up your skills.

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24 April: Vegetables 1 May: Salads 8 May: Desserts 15 May: World Food 22 May: Shabbat 29 May: Jewish Festivals 5 June: Intro to Cookery Skills 19 June: Soup & Bread 3 July: Eggs, Pasta & Rice 17 July: Fish 31 July: Meat 7 August: Chicken Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

uFoodie also offers a selection of Sunday and half-term classes for children aged 9+. Please see the Families & Youth (page 39) section for more details, or visit our website.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Zumba with Xenia Dvorinova

Classical Egyptian Belly Dancing with Frederique Assor

Mondays 9 April - 23 July* 8 - 9pm or Wednesdays 11 April - 25 July** 8.15 - 9.15pm £8 per session | Fitness Class

Wednesdays 11 April - 25 July* 7.10 - 8.10pm | £11 per session Dance Workshop

Have fun with great music, great people and great moves at Xenia’s Zumba class. Zumba gives you a total workout whilst boosting your energy and burning calories - you’re guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face! Come and join Xenia’s energetic class on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer season and beyond.

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This gender neutral hybrid dance form, which emanates from Egypt but has roots across North Africa and the Middle East, is returning to JW3 this season led by long-established dancer and teacher Frederique Assor. The class introduces steps from Egyptian and Tunisian folkloric dance traditions (such as Baladi and Saidi), as well as from the dance languages of Samba and Tango.

Learn shimmies, undulations, camels and hip-rotations all while improving your posture, muscle tone, fitness and rhythm. Suitable for all levels. *No session 3 May

HEALTH & FITNESS

Feldenkrais with Orna Dale Eliashev Mondays 16 April - 16 July* 10.30 - 11.30am £13 per session £110 for the 11 week course The Feldenkrais Method is a gentle approach designed to bring about a greater ease, flexibility and range in our movements. By realising more of your capability for movement and comfort, you’ll enjoy greater vitality and health. Reaching deep, the method promotes a sense of well-being, relaxation and better focus. *No session 7, 21 and 28 May

Feldenkrais Gold with Orna Dale Eliashev Wednesdays 18 April - 11 July* 10.30 - 11.30am £12.50 per session £120 for the 12 week course Feldenkrais Gold offers a lighter, more subtle range from the regular Feldenkrais classes at JW3, suitable for people who struggle with pain or restricted mobility. As your body extends the possibilities for mobility, your brain awakens to form new connections between nerve cells, keeping it alert and vital. *No session 30 May

Contact Frederique for booking: frederiqueassor@yahoo.co.uk Bring a new student and get the lesson free!

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Pilates with Ronelle Solomons Thursdays 19 April - 12 July 9.30 - 10.30am £13 per session £120 for the 12 week course Pilates improves posture, enhances muscle tone and body shape, and helps to correct muscle imbalances and weaknesses. A mind/body experience for men and women of all ages that will leave you feeling energised and relaxed. Please bring your own mat or towel to lie on and wear comfortable clothing. *No session 31 May

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KRAV MAGA

HEALTH & FITNESS | KRAV MAGA

Women Foundation Sundays 15 April - 22 July* 10 - 11.20am £195 for the 13 week course

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 Israelitrained and registered instructors using a rigorously tested syllabus.

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+ *No session 20 May & 24 June

Adult Foundation Sundays 15 April - 15 July* 7 - 8.30pm or Thursdays 19 April - 12 July 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 session 20 May

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.

Kids Foundation

Kids Intermediate

Mondays 16 April - 16 July* Ages 11-13: 5 - 6pm Ages 14-16: 6 - 7pm £169 for the 12 week course

Tuesdays 17 April - 17 July* Ages 11-13: 5 - 6pm Ages 14-16: 6 - 7pm £40 per month

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. *No session 21 May & 28 June

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. *No session 19 June

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Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Women Intermediate Sundays 15 April - 22 July* 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 Israelitrained instructors. *No session 20 May & 24 June

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

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. There are seven sessions per week to choose from split by level.

Fees are payable by month and depend on payment options chosen.

The Graduate Programme is for students who have completed the Practitioner Programme. For details see: tinyurl.com/zrn2csl 63

WHO & WHERE

REGULAR EVENTS

Where to find your favourite JW3 teachers’ classes and courses this season:

MONDAYS Dilemmas 10am p50 Babykino 10.30am p16 Weekly Wisdom 10.30am p50 Feldenkrais 10.30am p61 Current Affairs 2pm p46 Creative Writing 7.30pm p8 Zumba 8pm p60

TUESDAYS The History of Theatre... 10.30am p46 Changing the World - Jews & Germans 10.30am p48 The Art of Hebrew Calligraphy 12.30pm p9 uFoodie Essentials 7pm p58

WEDNESDAYS

Aviva Dautch Angela Gluck

p8

p50

Dr Lindsey Taylor-Gutharz

p51

p22, 46, 51

Orna Dale Eliashev

p61

David Polak

p53

Patrick Bade

p9

Gaby Glassman

p53

Paula Kitching

p46

George McGhee

p17

Rabbi David Mason

p21

p21, 22

Rachel Kolsky

p10

Harris Bor

p47

Richard Goldstein

p49

Dr. Helena Miller

p22

Ronelle Solomons

p61

Irene Newton

p8

Stephen Burstin

p10, 47

Isabelle Seddon

p10

Sylvia Paskin

p8

Jonathan Paris

p21

Trudy Gold

p48

Clive Lawton OBE

Hagai Segal

p50

Julie Apfel

Judah Passow

p20

Dr Julia Wagner

p16, 17

William Tyler MBE

p48, 49

Brains At Breakfast: On Trial 8am p48 Jewish Film 10am p17 Dilemmas 10am p50 Open Art Studio 10.30am p9 Trials in History 10.30am p48 Feldenkrais Gold 10.30am p61 Book Circle 2pm p8 Poetry Circle 2pm p8 Bad Sects: Alternative Positions in Judaism 2pm p51 Classical Egyptian Belly Dancing 7.10pm p60 Israeli Singing Group 7.45pm p23 Zumba 8.15pm p60

THURSDAYS Pilates 9.30am p61 Modern Jewish Literature 10.30am p8 Ukraine and The Crimea: A Study in Russian History 10.45am p49 Abraham Debating Club 1.15pm p46 Troubled Island: A History of Anglo- Irish Relations 2.15pm p49 Krav Maga: Adult Foundation 7pm p63 uFoodie Inspiration 7.30pm p59

SUNDAYS Krav Maga: Women Foundation 10am p63 Krav Maga: Women Intermediate 11.30am p63 Krav Maga: Adult Foundation 7pm p63

For Families & Youth Regular Events go to page 43 For Languages go to page 55 64

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

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EVENTS BY DATE

EVENTS BY DATE

SUNDAY 8 APRIL

THURSDAY 10 MAY

THURSDAY 7 JUNE

TUESDAY 3 JULY

Sivan Rotem 7.30pm p3

UNCENSORED: Banned

and Censored Plays 7pm p5

Whitechapel Noise 7.30pm p4

10.30am Apocalypse Now p51 Ava Vidal: “I’m not white!”

7.30pm p7

Bertolt Brecht´s The Jewish Wife 7.30pm p52

TUESDAY 15 MAY

THURSDAY 12 APRIL

The Israeli Settler Movement

and Moderation 2pm p21

Third Generation:

The Holocaust and Me 11am p53

WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL

Nazi Occupied Britain:

The Channel Islands 10.45am p48

SUNDAY 15 APRIL 2pm Claire Bloom... p17 Young Professionals

Mindfulness Series 2pm p18

MONDAY 16 APRIL

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY

Iran, Israel and the new

Middle-East 7.30pm p21

SUNDAY 10 JUNE

TUESDAY 12 JUNE

What can we learn from

Baruch Spinoza?

2pm p47 Swan Lake (Royal Ballet) 7.15pm p14

THURSDAY 17 MAY

WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE

UNCENSORED: Vasily Grossman´s

Life and Fate 7pm p5

10am Protest and Propaganda p17 Hampton Court 7.30pm p47

Yom Hazicaron Ceremony 7.30pm p20

TUESDAY 22 MAY

SUNDAY 17 JUNE

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL

The Israeli Settler Movement and Moderation 2pm p21 Songs for Eternity 7.30pm p3

2pm Macbeth (National Theatre) p14 My Partner is Second

Generation, I am not 2pm p53 Shira B’Tzibur Sing-a-long 8pm p23

2pm Know before you go - Picasso p9 In The Loop 4.30pm p24 Yom Ha’atzmaut Party 7.30pm p20

FRIDAY 20 APRIL

Young Professionals Israeli themed Friday Night Dinner 6.45pm p19

SUNDAY 22 APRIL

WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2.30pm Women in the Frame p10 Challah For Hunger 6pm p24 Confessions of a Rabbi’s Daughter 7.30pm p6 BICOM Speaker Series 7.30pm p20

THURSDAY 24 MAY

Young Professionals Mindfulness Series 2pm p18

Ben Helfgott - One of the Boys 7.30pm p53

TUESDAY 24 APRIL

An American in Paris 7pm p14

10.30am Jewish West End p10 Promised Lands...

6.30pm p20

WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL 6pm Challah For Hunger p24 In The Loop 4.30pm p24 BICOM Speaker Series 7.30pm p20

SUNDAY 27 MAY MONDAY 29 MAY Ehud Barak: My Country, My Life 7pm p21

SUNDAY 3 JUNE 11am Being Second Generation p53 Alexandra Shulman 7.30pm p5

MONDAY 18 JUNE Swan Lake (Royal Ballet) 7.15pm p14

WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE 10am Protest and Propaganda p17 Challah For Hunger 6pm p24 In The Loop 4.30pm p24 Berliner Philharmoniker Live...

6.30pm p15 MARGO. Half woman, half beast 7.30pm p6 The Making of the Sephardim:

Jewish Life in Medieval Spain 7.30pm p49

SUNDAY 6 MAY

What can we learn from

Baruch Spinoza?

2pm p47 An Ideal Husband 7.15pm p14

Young Professionals Brunch with Holocaust Survivors 11am p19

WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE

10am Protest and Propaganda p17 In The Loop 4.30pm p24 The Making of the Sephardim:

Jewish Life in Medieval Spain 7.30pm p49

WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 7.30pm Manon (Royal Ballet) p14 Pardes Pop Up 7.30pm p51

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10am Protest and Propaganda p17 Even More Fabulous Musical Moments

From the Movies – Volume 3 2pm p17 BICOM Speaker Series 7.30pm p20

THURSDAY 19 JULY Leo Marks & SOE: A Wartime Tale 10.45am p49

THURSDAY 26 JULY

3pm Andreu Rieu Maastricht Concert p15 Simon & Garfunkel Sing-a-long 7pm p4

MONDAY 4 JUNE

TUESDAY 8 MAY

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Jewish Heroes & Villains 10.15am p10

TUESDAY 19 JUNE

The Volunteering World of Men 6.30pm p46

The Israeli Settler Movement and Moderation 2pm p21 A fantastic Woman + Q&A 8pm p16

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 6pm Challah For Hunger p24 BICOM Speaker Series 7.30pm p20

What can we learn from Baruch Spinoza?

2pm p47 6.45pm From Hate to Shalom p21 MARGO. Half woman, half beast 7.30pm p6

SUNDAY 29 APRIL

Manon (Royal Ballet) 2pm p14

TUESDAY 10 JULY 10.30am Apocalypse Now p51 Literary Highgate 2.30pm p10

6.30pm Saul (Glyndebourne) p15 7pm Young Professionals Summer Party p19

How to Deal with and Recognise Narcissism 1.30pm p47

TUESDAY 5 JUNE

WEDNESDAY 4 JULY 10am Protest and Propaganda p17 In The Loop 4.30pm p24 Middle East Update 7.30pm p21

THURSDAY 21 JUNE Madame Butterfly 6.30pm p15

SUNDAY 24 JUNE

WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE

SUNDAY 29 JULY

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST Giselle (English National Ballet) 2.30pm p15

MONDAY 13 AUGUST Andreu Rieu Maastricht Concert 7.30pm p15

TUESDAY 14 AUGUST 10.30am The World of 1948 and 1968 p22 Visual Art in the early years of the State of Israel

– a Zionist response 2pm p22 Vanessa (Glyndebourne) 6.30pm p15

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST

50 years on: Dreams and Aspirations 10.30am p22 Israel 1948 - 2020 2pm p22

TUESDAY 21 AUGUST Seven Beauties + Panel Discussion 8pm p16

WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST Klezfest Dance Party 7.30pm p4

SUNDAY 1 JULY 4pm Misogynist Film Club p16 The Hearing 7.30pm p7

Members get 10% discount on ticket prices

Tickets 020 7433 8988 jw3.org.uk

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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 Sir Mick & Lady Barbara 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 Foundation 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 z”l & Joy Cohen z”l The Sidney & Elizabeth Corob Charitable Trust CST Neil & Beryl Davis Sir Michael & Lady Morven Heller The Jewish Youth Fund 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 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 2017/18 JW3 Patrons The Max Barney Foundation Blavatnik Family Foundation The Bloom Foundation The Bluston Charitable Settlement Bettina & Michael Bradfield Paul & Peggy Brett The Childwick Trust The R & S Cohen Foundation David & Judy Dangoor Sir Mick & Lady Barbara Davis The Dorset Foundation The Finnart House School Trust Sir Michael & Lady Morven Heller Alan Howard Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation The J Isaacs Charitable Trust The Jewish Youth Fund Kaye Family - Aimwell Charitable Trust Harold & Nicola Pasha Pears Foundation The Gerald Ronson Family Foundation The Sackler Trust K C Shasha Charitable Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation

And our many other supporters and members.

What have you done today to make you feel proud?

Sometime in the coming months our one millionth visitor will cross the bridge and join us at JW3. Maybe to take a class in Jewish history, or dance at a Klezmer music concert or perhaps to come to celebrate Israel’s 70th. They may be part of a family, coming to a Funday Sunday Crafternoon activity, or a new parent attending a baby yoga session, or a teenager on Youth Leadership Training, or a Young Professional coming to a JW3 Friday Night Dinner or a Holocaust survivor meeting school kids.

We don’t mind what they - or the 999,999 people we welcomed before them - enjoy most about JW3. For us what’s important is that people from all walks of life, across all strands of the community and beyond have found a way of connecting with Jewish culture and Jewish community through JW3.

And that makes us feel proud. Especially as we start to look back on some of our achievements in our 5th anniversary year.

But to continue to be ‘open to all’ for the next 5 years - and beyond – we need your help.

40% of our funding comes from personal donations, without which we simply wouldn’t be in the ‘connections business’.

So, please consider making a donation. You can donate online with every ticket purchase, visit jw3.org.uk/donate or contact Yasmin in our Development Team on 020 7433 8975 to discuss making a donation or leaving a legacy.

Thank you for your support.

VISIT US JW3: 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET BOX OFFICE +44 (0)20 7433 8988 | JW3.ORG.UK | INFO@JW3.ORG.UK BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS*

BUILDING OPENING HOURS*

Sunday Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday

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

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

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

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.

ACCESS The building is accessible for people with physical impairments and limited parking for disabled visitors is available, please call in advance to reserve a space. The JW3 Cinema and Howard Hall both have a hearing loop. For further details please visit jw3.org.uk or call the Box Office.

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.

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. Prices, dates and times are subject to change.

We love JW3 and from time to time we take photos and videos in JW3 and Zest for marketing purposes. If you do not want to be included in photos or videos for these purposes please let a member of staff know.

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.