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All eyes on Modi at The London Palladium

Nov 7, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

The obvious question bound to divide opinion among an auditorium of Jews at The London Palladium to watch comedian Modi, an American Jew, the night after the US elections, was: “Should we eat before or after the show?”Who knew so many Jews would be up for a midweek night out? Modi’s sell out show Pause For Laughter delivered the expected levels of Moshiach energy, kicking off with the most beshert heckle; some poor goy in the front row called Rafa.
BASC Legacy Sponsorship deadline nears as Olivia shines in 2024

Oct 26, 2024 | basc.org.uk | Debbie Collins

Aspiring applicants have just days left to apply for the 2025 BASC Legacy Sponsorship programme, with the deadline fast approaching on 31 October. BASC’s Legacy Sponsorship offers financial support to BASC members, or anyone in their immediate family, looking to advance in their career in competitive shooting. Successful applicants have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of 2024 recipient Olivia Stevens.
New interactive digital memory map brings the history of the UK’s first Jewish club to life

Sep 11, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

“Oggie oggie oggie!” [Can I get a…] “Oi! Oi! Oi!” Most of us d’un certain age were members of a club at some point and nostalgia washes over us when reminiscing about the songs, activities and (long-lost) friendships. One such club with a rich history is The Brady Club, established in 1896 to serve London’s East End community, offering underprivileged children opportunities for personal growth, social interaction and education.
London's 'tenement museum' opens in Hackney

Aug 15, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

We’re all a little bit James Stewart in Rear Window, hoping for a nose into peoples’ daily lives and at the Museum of the Home that’s exactly what’s on offer. (For free.) An important piece of social history, the museum aims to rethink and improve the ways we live and has curated a new selection of period homes reflecting the stories of the East London community, including a 1913 Jewish tenement flat.
The holiday destinations that keep 'em coming back

Jul 15, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

Home from home…. same old, same old…. groundhog day… You can apply all the cliches to a repeat holiday that takes the same format in the same location year after year, but the opportunity for instant relaxation and the warm feeling of familiarity is very appealing. Elizabeth Court flats, East Cliff, Bournemouth“My grandparents bought the flat in 1982 – the balcony has the most amazing view and is the perfect spot to people-watch from.
REVIEW: Once Upon A World, JW3

Jul 15, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

Most of us have seen our fair share of puppet shows, from the fairground fun of Punch and Judy to the slick west end performances of The Lion King. Award-winning Israeli puppet company The Train Theatre deserves a rightful place amongst these alumni. Created by Aviv Horovitz, who performs alongside fellow dancer Yuval Finkelstein, Once Upon a World brings us a new spin on puppetry, delivered in the most special way.
REVIEW: Slave Play, Noel Coward Theatre

Jul 11, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

If the 12 Tony nominations aren’t enough to draw you out of an evening (plus a couple of matinees) to the Noël Coward Theatre to see Slave Play, perhaps cast member Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) can. Director Jeremy O. Harris brings his iconic play to London and makes no apologies for the hard-hitting storyline that covers love, trauma plus an intense focus on interracial relationships.
Buying London - houses, flats and lots of Jews

Jun 13, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

Whether you’re buying or selling you should definitely be watching and as the format has proven time and time again, audiences just can’t help getting sucked into reality tv drama. Following the success of US smash hit Selling Sunset (now in its seventh season), Buying London is one of the hottest Netflix listings, featuring property mogul Daniel Daggers and his DDRE team, focussing on the luxury global real estate market. Nosing inside ostentatious homes? Tick. Office drama? Tick. Rich buyers? Tick.
Tom Lehrer - the man, the music and the play

May 30, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins |Louisa Walters

Tom Lehrer is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want to Talk to You is the long-winded but ironic title of a new play opening at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate. Already we’re offended. As Jews we’re a friendly collective and love to chat, so why doesn’t Tom want a yachna? The irony lies in the fact that this is essentially an on-stage interview with Tom, investigating his career change from well-known singer-songwriter to obscure maths lecturer.
How many Jews does it take to change a lightbulb?

Apr 22, 2024 | jewishnews.co.uk | Debbie Collins

Growing up in the ‘Beattie Generation’, we were geared towards getting an ‘ology’ and nabbing jobs typically pushed by the school careers officer in medicine, law and finance. An admirable living for sure, but how many of them truly love their jobs?