The Jewish Views Podcast

This month Phil, Kate, Jon & Tony hear from Ron Finlay about the reopening of 'The House of Life' heritage visitor centre at Willesden Jewish Cemetery. Michal Oshman chats about her new book 'What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?', which explores fear through talmudic teachings. Janice C Spector discusses her book '2207 South Green Road', which is a work of fiction that has been inspired by her own fascinating life story. Out Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski...

This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Jon speak to Mia Fell about JW3's "Jewish Life in Dubai the Early Years". Professor of Judaic Studies, Natan Meir talks about 'The Cholera Wedding' which was a peculiar ritual that emerged among East European Jews in the 19th century. London-based Middle East analyst, Jonathan Paris on 'Israel faces Iran and the world in a Middle East with an uncertain America' as well as reaction to the recent Gaza conflict. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips offers some...

This month Phil, Kate, Tony & Clive hear from Composer Alexander Bermange on how he has adapted his play 'I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical' for a COVID age. Michele Leigh of The Oli Leigh Trust, talks about the third anniversary since Oli's passing and why they have launched the campaign #Orange4Oli. Author Beverly Lester chats about her book 'We Were The Newmans' which is set against a backdrop of apartheid South Africa in the 1970s. Rachel Grunwald gives us our JW3 roundup, Denise...

Phil, Jon, Tony & Kate hear from educator & speaker, William Tyler MBE. He chats about a forthcoming talk for JW3 entitled 'Germany In The Immediate Aftermath Of 1945'. Rafi Mendelsohn from My Heritage, chats about an amazing new feature the website has introduced called 'Deep Nostalgia', where old photos are brought to life using AI. Rebekah Saltzman tells us about Blagan Be Gone, an Israeli company that helps households to declutter and clear-out, perfect for around Pesach! Our JW3 update...

This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive hear from Historian & Author, Daniel Sonabend about 'The 43 Group and Their Forgotten Battle' - on at JW3 (Wed 10 March 2021 | 7:30pm). Dr Aviva Dautch talks about her ongoing book group 'Modern Jewish Literature' (continuous for JW3). Cancer Survivor & Entrepreneur, Natasha Applebaum on surviving against the odds -despite being given just days to live and starting up her candle subscription service whilst going through treatment. David Dicks, UK...

This month Phil, Kate, Tony and Jon speak to Dr Miri Freud Kendal about her JW3 talk 'Faith in Lockdown: Building Blocks to a Contemporary Jewish Theology'. Which is on Monday 8th Feb at 7.30pm for JW3. Contestant on The Junior Bake Off, Zack Cohen, chats about his time on the show and what's next for him. Musician Francesca Ter-Berg talks about a successful campaign that has seen Margate Synagogue saved from development. Jewish Domestic Goddess, Denise Phillips gives a recipe for Purim and...

Happy New Year! This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive speak to Comedian, Steve Furst aka Lenny Beige about 'Lenny Beige's Tribute to Neil Diamond' Rabbi Roderick Young shares his family's extraordinary story and previews his JW3 show 'Exodus 1947: Did My Father Turn The Ship Back?' Edinburgh-based embroiderer and visual artist, Tzipporah Johnston chats about her 'The Fruit of Her Hands' project. Which sees her using COVID inspired materials to make unique Judaicah. CEO of Work Avenue,...

This month Phil, Tony, Kate & Jon hear from Composer Daniel Cainer, about his latest project which sees him combine his work with that of his late brother Jonathan. Miriam Grabiner chats about the work her organisation - 'Hesped' do to preserve the eulogies of loved ones. Rabbi Yosef Sharfstein from Bushey Chabad on 'The Great Bushey Drive-In Chanukah Celebration' and how residents in Hertfordshire might be able to celebrate the festival of lights in a COVID-friendly way. Jewish Domestic...

This month Phil, Kate, Clive, Tony & Jon hear from Benj Till about the UK Jewish Film Festival 2020 and how it might look a little different this year. Professor Shirli Gilbert chats about her forthcoming talk at JW3 'South African Jews & the Israel-Apartheid Analogy' which explores the comparisons between the two political situations in both countries. John Carr OBE chats about his new book 'Escape From the Ghetto' which tells the amazing story of his father's flee from the Lodz Ghetto....

This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony speak to the Chair of The Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Rabbi Aaron Goldstein about the movements plan to allow mixed marriage blessings under the chuppah. Rabbi Oliver Joseph on why he's raising awareness over the BRCA gene mutation following 'Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week'. Director of Fundraising for Aish, Royi Gutkin talks about their 'Rosh Hashana boxes' and how the project helped thousands of families around the world. Step by...

This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony chat to Comedian Ashley Blaker about performing the first show in front of an audience at JW3 since lockdown began. Frances Jeens on The Jewish Museum's exhibition which explores the legacy of the Holocaust. Natasha Bernard talks about a walk she and her siblings will take part in following the tragic loss of their parents ten years ago. Joel Levy explains how he managed to bring more than fifty members of his family together from around the world....

This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Jon & Tony hear from Historian, Trudy Gold as she prepares to host 'An Overview of British Jewry' on Tuesday 18th August 2020 for JW3. Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon chat about their new online chat show 'Jew Talkin' to Me?'. Musician & Producer Ashira Gorfinkel talks about the work she's doing with 'Kol Zimra'. Robert Speker on going viral with recreating album covers with the staff and residents of the Sydmar Lodge Care Home. Our Rabbinic Thought for...

This month Phil, Clive, Kate, Tony and Jon hear from Searle Kochberg who chats about 'Irving Berlin: Musical Genius' an online talk for JW3. Author Debra Barnes on ‘The Young Survivors’ a novel inspired by her mother's story of Holocaust survival. Professor Gabby Sarusi talks about a new COVID-19 breathalyser test that's been developed at Ben Gurion University. Michael Mail, Chief Executive of Foundation for Jewish Heritage tells us about preservation works that are going on in Syria, Iraq...

This month, Phil, Jon, Clive, Kate & Tony speak to Lisa Steele from Chai Cancer Care, about their concerns over the lack of people using Chai's services since the Coronavirus outbreak. Neil Marcus of 10 to 4 Productions, chats about his online JW3 course, 'Musicals Uncovered'. Chief Executive of Resource, Victoria Sterman on the community's efforts to get back to work following the COVID-19 outbreak. Bar Mitzvah boy Naftali Arden and his mum, Tania, chat about an unmissable surprise that...

This month Phil, Jon, Kate, Tony and Clive hear from Chief Executive of JW3, Raymond Simonson about the launch of 'JW3 TV' and 'Jewish Online'. Rabbi Herschel Gluck chats about the life and legacy of his friend Rabbi Avrohom Pinter z"l, who has died of Coronavirus. Film Producer, Zachary Weckstein discusses the release of his debut film 'The Host'. Jennifer Jankel of the Jewish Music Institute tells us about the launch of 'JMI Online'. Our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi...

This month Phil speaks to Richard Verber of the United Synagogue about some of the measures being implemented to help Jews practice the religion in spite of COVID-19. Executive Director of OneTable, Aliza Kline on how her application is revolutionising Friday night dinners. Rabbi Charley Baginsky discusses Rabbi Danny Rich's life & work, as he announces his retirement as Executive Director of Liberal Judaism. Writer & Performer, Robbie Gringras on his production 'The Gate' which looks at...

This month Phil, Kate, Clive and Tony hear from Rachel Grunwald, Director of Programming at JW3 about some of the events coming up throughout March. Cineast, Tony Sloman chats about the life and work of the late Kirk Douglas. Neil Taylor on 'Love Langdon', the annual fundraiser for the independent living charity and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Harvey Belovski of Golders Green United Synagogue.

This month Phil, Clive and Tony speak to Debra Barnes from AJR about their 'My Story' project. Kashrut Researcher, Michal Emanuel chats about 'The Really Jewish Food Guide' 2020. Violinist, Lucy Hewson talks about Ensemble Burletta's forthcoming concert at JW3 'Farewell to Vienna: A New Beginning'. Following the ceiling collapse at East London Central Synagogue, President Leon Silver reveals their plans to save the shul. Mental Health Campaigners, Jo & Ariella Novick on why they're...

Happy New Year! This month Phil, Kate, Tony and Clive speak to Raymond Simonson, Chief Executive of JW3 about the JW3 Ice Rink and the 'Winter Family Disco'. Comic Book Creator and Cartoonist, Jordan B. Gorfinkel a.k.a. Gorf chats about his unusual and fascinating career in Batman comics. Historian Alan Dein talks about his forthcoming event at JW3' Petticoat Lane Foxtrot' which explores Jewish jazz music. Rabbi David Mason of Muswell Hill Synagogue on why he and hundreds of others braved...

This month Phil, Kate and Clive hear from Michelle Sorell about her book ‘The Wonder of Stillness: Meditation for Children’. Dr Bea Lewkowicz chats about 'AJR's Refugees Voices'. Philip Simon and Mike Capozzola on the Jewish Comedy Festival 2019. Eveanne Baker talks about giving the appeal speech at the Norwood annual dinner. Zoe Steel tells us what's coming up at JW3. Denise Phillips gives us a recipe for Chanukah and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Laura Janner-klausner...