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 of Golders Green United Synagogue ..read more

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 vegetarian ideas for "the three weeks" and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonat ..read more

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 Phillips has a few recipe ideas for Shavuot and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Charle ..read more

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 comes from Rachel Grunwald and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Mark Goldsmit ..read more

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 Representative of 'Call to Care' tells us about the work the Ukrainian charity does to help Jews t ..read more

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 our Rabbinic Thought for the Month comes from Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg ..read more

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, Debbie Sheldon talks about their forthcoming fundraiser and the challenges COVID 19 poses. Also, how the ..read more

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 Goddess, Denise Phillips has some delicious ideas for latkes and our Rabbinic Thought for the Month com ..read more

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. Entrepreneur Yehuda Hecht has been inspired by the current lockdown situation to develop a new app ..read more

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 Step Kids and their director, Esther Hoffman chats about the amazing work her organisation does to help ..read more