When did migrants become ‘illegal’? (Or why Paddington Bear is the best antidote to Priti Patel.) 23 September, 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Zoom Tony Kushner asks what happens when migrants cease to be ordinary human beings trying to reach safety and security and instead become simply ‘illegals’? Free
What was it like to be a Jewish Soldier in the American Civil War? 10 May, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom The Union army was as diverse as the nation it sought to preserve—a mix of ethnicities... Free
Esther Gilbert reads from Sir Martin’s diary of the 1973 October War 17 October, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom In October 1973 Martin was in Israel researching Churchill’s 1921 visit there. He was in Israel... Free
A Sarajevo Story: Jews, Muslims, and the Complexities of Rescue in a Formerly Ottoman Town 15 November, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom This talk explores the entangled narratives of racial politics and understandings of rescue in the multiconfessional, post-Ottoman town... Free
Circulating Zion: Global Photojournalism and the Making of a Jewish Nation 27 November, 2023 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom This talk examines the role of international photojournalism in the history of Zionist politics. It shows... Free
Cashing Out: World War II and The Flight of Nazi Treasure 31 January, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom When Nazis looked to flee Europe with stolen art, gems, and gold in tow, certain “neutral”... Free
Bletchley Park and D-Day 21 February, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom This account reveals the true character of Bletchley's vital contribution to success in Normandy, and ultimately, Allied victory. Free
1933: Takeaways for the 21st Century 8 May, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom The Nazi seizure of power in January 1933 and the rapid collapse of democracy hold us... Free
Once Upon a Time in the East: Jews in the GDR 3 June, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom This talk will discuss Jewish life in the GDR, the Eastern (socialist) part of Germany between... Free
Jewish migration to Britain: 1066-present 1 June at 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Online This free CPD workshop, aimed at secondary school History teachers, offers an overview of Jewish life...