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We're now screening , which has been praised as Nicholas Cage's greatest performance in his career.

A hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. When his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Tickets: https://ow.ly/U7r450QbCPI

Join us for the return of Chanukah at Brent Cross – a tried-and-tested JW3 favourite!

This special afternoon takes place at the much-loved NW London shopping centre and features a Chanukah-themed Crafternoon, Chanukah music, giant dreidel games and puzzles galore, storytelling, balloon modelling, menorah-making and lots of lights. For ages 3+

No need to book – just turn up!

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 9am for this week's free online briefing about the current war in Israel, presented by Ittay Flescher.

Ittay is a journalist and educator, and the Jerusalem correspondent for Plus61JMedia. He is also the Education Director at a youth movement that brings together Israeli and Palestinian teenagers to work towards equality, justice, and peace.

Book here: https://ow.ly/kxGS50QbSoN

The Norman Conquest was one of the most significant events in European history.

Over 40 years from 1066, England was traumatised and transformed. The Anglo-Saxon ruling class was eliminated, foreign elites took control of Church and State and England’s entire political, social and cultural orientation was changed. Yet we still speak English, not French!

Join historian Jill Stern as she explores this critical period in the history of our country.

Book: https://ow.ly/hBUI50QbzlC

Join us for the return of Chanukah Light Ups!

Drop-in at 4pm for Chanukah arts and crafts, followed by a communal candle lighting at 4.30pm and family-friendly festive fun, featuring storytelling, music and delightfully delicious doughnuts!

There's something different happening each day so make sure you visit jw3.org.uk/chanukah-light-ups to see what's on.

And no need to book – just turn up!

Take a trip down memory lane with George McGhee as he relives those treasured forgotten musical moments from the movies.

Enjoy some classic song and dance routines performed by a range of Hollywood greats, featuring film clips from The Band Wagon, Funny Lady, Young At Heart, Little Nellie Kelly and a rare Busby Berkeley routine.

Book here: https://ow.ly/GEVA50Q72N3

Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne plays Samuel Beckett in , a sweeping account of the life of this 20th century literary icon.

Parisian bon vivant, World War II resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse, Beckett lived a life of many parts.

Screening all this week at our cinema: https://ow.ly/fzG450Qbs0X

Hear Dame Hoodman (aka Debbie Chazen) being interviewed yesterday by Jumoké Fashola on BBC Radio London's programme, as they discuss our Panto, opening 10 December!

You can hear the interview approximately 2 hrs 21 mins in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gqylvw

Inspirit with Jumoké Fashola - 26/11/2023 - BBC Sounds Debating the week's big religious, moral and ethical issues.

We're now screening , a witty, nuanced and ultimately devastating look at the intricacies of female friendship and teenage sexuality.

★★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ The Telegraph
★★★★ Empire

Tickets here: https://ow.ly/46EG50Qb0rc

Our top pick this week is A Forgotten Man, based on the true story of Hans Frölicher, the Swiss ambassador to Germany during WWII.

Originally released a couple of weeks ago to coincide with Remembrance Day, this powerful drama tells the story of Zwygart fleeing bombed-out Berlin in the spring of 1945, after serving eight years in the capital of the Reich.

Tickets: https://ow.ly/eHRw50Qar9z

Join us next Friday 1 December for a unity-themed Friday Night Dinner as we celebrate what all Jews have in common: eating and schmoozing!

Enjoy great company, delicious food and drink and cracking entertainment, all in a gorgeous setting.

All those in their 20s and 30s welcome.

Tickets: https://ow.ly/qcGZ50Qan33

We smashed it! A massive thank you to everyone who donated over our 36 hour Charity Extra campaign, we're so grateful!🙏💓

30 November is the official memorial day in Israel to mark the departure and expulsion of more than 850,000 Jews from Arab countries and Iran in the 20th century.

Join us as we host the official UK commemoration in the presence of communal leaders and senior diplomats, in partnership with Harif, Sephardi Voices UK and The S&P Sephardi Community.

This year our theme will be ‘The Jews of North Africa.’

Book your free tickets here: https://ow.ly/jFIG50QapA5

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 9am for this week's free online briefing about the current war in Israel, presented by Avraham Infeld.

Avraham is one of the most unique and compelling teachers and leaders in the Jewish world, dedicating his long and distinguished career to helping Jews find meaning and in their Jewish identities.

Book here: https://ow.ly/gxJq50Qamqp

For 700 years, Vilnius (also known as Vilna) has been the principal town of Lithuania, personifying cultural and spiritual achievements of the Ashkenazi Diaspora.

Join cultural geographer and author Dr Laimonas Briedis in conversation with Clive Lawton OBE, as part of our “Litvak Days in London” programme, in partnership with with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the United Kingdom.

Book here: https://ow.ly/OjR450Qam2p

Halfway there! Thanks so much to everyone who's donated already. Keep them coming...all donations doubled and every penny counts!

Donate at charityextra.com/jw3

"I reckon I can grab a cheeky bite before anyone notices..."

The shenanigans begin on 10 December. jw3.org.uk/panto

Put the fun in Funukah (see what we did there?) and come along to our family-favourite extravaganza, a few days before the festival begins.

The building will be lit with activities including Chanukah Cookie decorating, Maccabeat Dance Parties, interactive storytelling, face-painting, arts and crafts, a special musical “candle-lighting” and most importantly...doughnuts!

Grab your tickets here: https://ow.ly/kbF750Q99MR

When British Jews are looking for a home to feel safe and secure, they look to JW3. When displaced Israeli families were looking for a home away from home, they looked to JW3.

Now more than ever, your community needs JW3 to provide opportunities to come together in a safe, welcoming and homely space.

Our 36-hour fundraising campaign is now live. Help us raise £100,000, with all donations doubled, by donating today > https://www.charityextra.com/jw3.

Join us for Litvak Days in London, an annual event that has been organised by the Embassy of Lithuania in the United Kingdom since 2011.

The afternoon will include a discussion panel chaired by Clive Lawton with Laimonas Briedis, author of 'Vilnius City of Strangers', Professor Laima Lauckaite and Professor Michael Berkovits.

The panel will be followed by a performance by the incomparable Maria Krupoves, accompanied by the violinist Borisas Kirzneris.

Book here: https://ow.ly/kPjh50Q8NAg

Penguin stabilisers...not just for kids! Order yours when you book your Ice Rink slot at jw3.org.uk/ice-rink

Opens 10 December.

Returning to the big screen after nearly ten years, Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan feature in National Theatre's , the critically acclaimed revival of David Hare’s play, directed by Stephen Daldry.

On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra receives an unexpected visit from her former lover. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires.

Captured live from Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End in 2014.

Tickets: https://ow.ly/r1rf50Q7kB8

"It was the first in a new series of concerts at JW3... The inaugural season is an enticing programme."
Last night, we opened our Classical Music Series with the wonderous Jerusalem Quartet, which was given a magnificent 5* review in The Times.
Read the full review here > https://ow.ly/4Y0y50Q8unn
📸: Sisi Burn

Eating and schmoozing...it's what we do best. And where better to do that than at our next Unity-themed Friday Night Dinner on 1 December.

Whether you’re Jewish, Jew-ish, religious, secular, British, Israeli or just curious, come along to an evening of delicious food and drink, fab entertainment and great company.

For ages 18-35.

Tickets: https://www.jw3.org.uk/unity-dinner

"London’s first Jewish panto puts a fresh spin on some old traditions." Time Out London

Read their piece here: https://ow.ly/G2YT50Q6VTK

Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig comes to JW3 from 10 December. 🎟️jw3.org.uk/panto

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 9am for this week's free online briefing about the current war in Israel, presented by David Newman OBE.

David is professor of Geopolitics in the Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University, which is very close to where the war is taking place.

Book here: https://ow.ly/nJBt50Q7lYj

Join world-class tenor Mark Padmore and international pianist Mishka Rushdie for the next in our new Classical Music concert series.

Join them both on a captivating journey through the depths of human emotion, with a programme featuring the expressive songs of Schumann, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.

Book tickets here: https://ow.ly/zE7650Q2Woq

Why does Shmuel cruelly humiliate the man who would become his lifelong havruta? How does this ordeal turn the havruta into the great leader of Babylonian Judaism? And what does this tell us about the rabbinic response to suffering?

We're delighted to welcome Gila Fine, lecturer in rabbinic literature at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.

Hear the story of the great Sage Rav’s rise to greatness through the Talmud and Midrash, ancient medicine and modern anthropology, Joseph B. Soloveitchik and Mikhail Bakhtin.

Book here: https://ow.ly/NrXe50Q75FM

Rehearsals for Red Riding Hood have officially begun! Great getting a sneak peak of what's to come🫣

Not to brag, but it's most definitely the best Jewish panto ever, hands-down.

The magic begins on 10 December🪄

Tickets: jw3.org.uk/panto

Join the one and only George McGhee in person or online for another eclectic mix of great musical numbers.

Enjoy some classic song and dance routines performed by a range of Hollywood greats, featuring film clips from The Band Wagon, Funny Lady, Young At Heart, Little Nellie Kelly and a rare Busby Berkeley routine.

Book here: https://ow.ly/GEVA50Q72N3

Join us for another brilliant Fun Day at JW3, exclusively for Russian-speaking families!

Start the day with a free get-together, with live music, a book fair, an art station, face painting, a soft play area and treats for all the family.

Then join us for a choice of interactive workshops, including robotics, stand-up comedy, a performance of “Shalom Fairy Tale” and a story about the power of the four elements.

Generously supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group.

Tickets at jw3.org.uk/russian-family-fun-day

On behalf of everyone at JW3, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Majesty King Charles III. May this year bring joy, prosperity and good health, and may you continue to lead with wisdom and compassion, fostering unity and understanding among all communities.

Photos courtesy of Blake Ezra Photography.

Our next takes place on Wednesday 22 November with Irene Newton, who's been leading this group for 15 years.

Doesn't matter whether this is your first time or hundredth – come along and take part in enriching, thought-provoking and lively discussions about classic and contemporary novels.

Book here: https://ow.ly/iKyS50Q6VrG

Well, it's been a few weeks and we're already feeling that dancing itch – time for another Family Disco Boogie this Sunday!

As always, starting off with crafts, soft play and games for the little ones, followed by an epic disco party with bubbles, lights and lots of props.

For under 7's and their brave grown-ups! Tickets: https://ow.ly/Appu50Q6TUB

The magic begins 10 December.

🎟️jw3.org.uk/panto

Few artists have vividly depicted the 17th century Dutch Republic and its citizens more than Frans Hals.

His bold techniques and masterly brushstrokes dramatically reveal the spirit and personality of his sitters, attracting much of the middle class with his fashionable portraits.

Join art historian and lecturer Sophie Lachowsky as she delves into the man behind the paintings.

Book here: https://ow.ly/cXbu50Q52KN

Join us tomorrow (Friday) at 9am for this week's free online briefing about the current war in Israel, presented by Paul Gross, writer and lecturer on Israeli and global politics.

Book here: https://ow.ly/COKm50Q53fU