Category: Faith

How Iraqi Jewish Victims Challenge Definitions of the Holocaust

Written by Hannah Randall and Dr Chelsea Sambells
June 1, 2022

Over two days of violence in 1941, the Jews of Baghdad faced a violent pogrom at the hands of pro-Nazi supporters. Despite being victims of such antisemitism and persecution, the victims of the Farhud (meaning … Keep reading

Finding My Roots

Written by Michael Sharp
March 24, 2021

Have you ever wondered about your family heritage? While growing up in a Jewish family in the non-Jewish community of Chester, I was always conscious of being the descendant of immigrants from Eastern Europe. But … Keep reading

A Family Passover

Written by Michael Sharp
April 9, 2020

Passover is a time of family get-togethers and celebration. It’s a highlight of my year, but a busy time as well with all the preparation. This year, due to social distancing, we can’t have family … Keep reading

Celebrating Freedom: Reflections on Upcoming Jewish Holidays

Written by Micahel Sharp
March 9, 2020

Spring in the Jewish calendar brings two festivals which commemorate past attempts to wipe out or dehumanise the Jewish populations in the countries concerned. These festivals, Purim and Pesach (Passover) resonate with the mission of … Keep reading

Reflections on the Jewish holidays

Written by Michael Sharp
October 2, 2019

Rosh Hashanah is the start of the holiest period in the Jewish calendar, a ten day period in which we reflect on our behaviour, both as individuals and towards others. Often mistranslated as New Year, … Keep reading

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