Association of Jewish Refugees, West Midlands Branch
Birmingham Jewish Graduates Association
President 2017:
The Birmingham Jewish Graduates Association, founded 50 years ago, is a social and cultural organization composed of members from all walks of life living in Birmingham, Solihull and the surrounding areas who are interested in hearing talks presented by quality speakers on a wide variety of topics. We meet 8 times per year. The February meeting is combined with the Historical Society and in July there is a summer outing. Usually in June we have the Harry and Zoe Josephs Memorial Lecture presented by the invited President for the year and in December the AGM is combined with a talk from an invited speaker.
Monthly meetings are held on Sunday evenings at 7.30pm and last for 1½ hrs with refreshments being served at the end of the meetings.
The annual membership charge is £15 but visitors are welcome at £3 per meeting. Students are also welcome at a concessionary rate.
A full programme can be obtained from the Secretary, Mrs. Marianne Joseph at candm.joseph@talktalk.net or 0121-7054311.
Details of forthcoming meetings can be found on the What's On section of this website's Communal Diary
The Birmingham Jewish Graduates Association, founded 50 years ago, is a social and cultural organization composed of members from all walks of life living in Birmingham, Solihull and the surrounding areas who are interested in hearing talks presented by quality speakers on a wide variety of topics. We meet 8 times per year. The February meeting is combined with the Historical Society and in July there is a summer outing. Usually in June we have the Harry and Zoe Josephs Memorial Lecture presented by the invited President for the year and in December the AGM is combined with a talk from an invited speaker.
Monthly meetings are held on Sunday evenings at 7.30pm and last for 1½ hrs with refreshments being served at the end of the meetings.
The annual membership charge is £15 but visitors are welcome at £3 per meeting. Students are also welcome at a concessionary rate.
A full programme can be obtained from the Secretary, Mrs. Marianne Joseph at candm.joseph@talktalk.net or 0121-7054311.
Details of forthcoming meetings can be found on the What's On section of this website's Communal Diary
Birmingham Jewish Recorder
Established in 1935, the Birmingham Jewish Recorder is the medium of communal communications. It is published monthly and features reports on communal events, details of communal societies and includes articles about Israel and of general interest. Most Recorders are delivered by hand on the first of every month and a number are posted to overseas readers and those living outside the Birmingham/Solihull area. It has an estimated readership of over 1500.
The Recorder is not affiliated to any of the local synagogues and attempts at all times to present a true and impartial picture of the many interests and activities within the community. It has always been a strong supporter of Israel and offers an impartial presentation of local communal life as highlighted through the pages of its monthly issues.
Advertising is one source of revenue for this volunteer run magazine- for rates contact advertising @recorder.org.uk
Birmingham Central Synagogue Rosh Chodesh Group
This Ladies group meets once a month as near to Rosh Chodesh as possible, for a programme of events. Further details from the synagogue office
Birmingham Jewish Education Board Communal Jewish Library
The BJEB library, located in the Joseph Cohen Hall at Singers Hill Synagogue, contains a wide range of books on all areas relating to Judaism and Jewish life. Apart from a good selection of Jewish and Jewish related fiction, there are also a varied and comprehensive selection of works on all areas of history, culture, religion and Israel. The library also has an excellent music and CD collection available for lending. For details of opening times contact the synagogue office .
FREDERICK JACOMBS AND EVA BLOOM SPORTS LODGE NO. 64
E-mail: goisd.birm@brijnet.org
The Frederick Jacombs Sports Lodge No. 64 was first registered as a branch of the Grand Order of Israel and Shield of David Friendly Society, under the Friendly Societies Act of 1896, on 9th October 1935. In those early years before the establishment of the National Health Service its main objective was to provide various sickness/death benefits through the voluntary contributions of its members.
In the years since then the Lodge has consistently flourished and has benefited by the amalgamation to form the Frederick Jacombs and Eva Bloom Sports Lodge No. 64. Although the Lodge still retains its welcome benefits, a particular attraction for young and old alike is its sporting and social events, the organisation and success of which is a matter of great pride. Socials are held regularly on the last Tuesday of each month commencing at 8.15 pm. and prospective members are very welcome to join. Sporting events are held throughout the year.
The Lodge is considered unique in that it attracts members from all age groups and from all levels of religious observance, all mixing socially in the true spirit of Jewish brotherhood. It is on these fundamentals that the Order is based - that of a truly friendly society.
The Frederick Jacombs Sports Lodge No. 64 was first registered as a branch of the Grand Order of Israel and Shield of David Friendly Society, under the Friendly Societies Act of 1896, on 9th October 1935. In those early years before the establishment of the National Health Service its main objective was to provide various sickness/death benefits through the voluntary contributions of its members.
In the years since then the Lodge has consistently flourished and has benefited by the amalgamation to form the Frederick Jacombs and Eva Bloom Sports Lodge No. 64. Although the Lodge still retains its welcome benefits, a particular attraction for young and old alike is its sporting and social events, the organisation and success of which is a matter of great pride. Socials are held regularly on the last Tuesday of each month commencing at 8.15 pm. and prospective members are very welcome to join. Sporting events are held throughout the year.
The Lodge is considered unique in that it attracts members from all age groups and from all levels of religious observance, all mixing socially in the true spirit of Jewish brotherhood. It is on these fundamentals that the Order is based - that of a truly friendly society.
KOL KINOR - VOICE OF THE LYRE
The choir was formed in September 1990 by Joyce Rothschild and Jane Ward. Alexander Knapp is the Honorary Patron with Jacob Fifer and Mike Fowler currently serving as the conductors and musical directors.
The group consists of singers who perform, enthuse and enjoy singing and performing Jewish music, bringing together representatives from all aspects of the Jewish community in Birmingham and friends of other faiths. The rich and diverse repertoire covers many aspects of Jewish culture, including liturgical and synagogue pieces set to modern, traditional and folk arrangements. Performances are in Yiddish, Hebrew and English, with commentaries on the history and significance of these works in relation to musical development and their religious context within festivals and services. New members would be welcome even if unable to read music as support is always there!
For further information contact Gill Taylor footdoctorgill@yahoo.co.uk
Hear us below................
The group consists of singers who perform, enthuse and enjoy singing and performing Jewish music, bringing together representatives from all aspects of the Jewish community in Birmingham and friends of other faiths. The rich and diverse repertoire covers many aspects of Jewish culture, including liturgical and synagogue pieces set to modern, traditional and folk arrangements. Performances are in Yiddish, Hebrew and English, with commentaries on the history and significance of these works in relation to musical development and their religious context within festivals and services. New members would be welcome even if unable to read music as support is always there!
For further information contact Gill Taylor footdoctorgill@yahoo.co.uk
Hear us below................
MOSAIC - The Birmingham Society for Jewish Studies Secretary: Carol Cooper e: briandcarol.cooper@btinternet.com
MOSAIC provides a forum for the study of Judaism and Jewish experience through the ages. The Society is committed to freedom of enquiry and critical scholarship and welcomes anyone with a genuine desire to learn - irrespective of gender or communal affiliation.
Courses are designed to appeal to all levels and range from short, informal presentations of 1 or 2 evenings duration up to more formal programmes of 5 evenings (or more). Courses are arranged in conjunction with the Department of Theology of the University of Birmingham.
For further information about MOSAIC and its current programme, please contact the Secretary.
BJCC Luncheon Club
BJCC Luncheon Club Lunch is served at 12.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and consists of a three course meal; every month there will be a theme day when lunch may have a French, Italian or Chinese theme or when it celebrates an event like the Wimbledon Championships, US Independence Day or Halloween. The Kosher Carvery is a particular favourite! To book call Christine on 00 44 (0)121 459 3819
Further details http://www.bhamjcc.co.uk/index-15.html
Further details http://www.bhamjcc.co.uk/index-15.html
The Thursday Club
The Thursday Club meets every Thursday from 11am - 2pm. It provides a venue for the over 60's to meet in a social setting. We have a full programme of activities as well as a hot meal. For more information visit our website www.solihullshul.org/thursdayclub.html
Co-ordinator: Ruth Abrahams - Solihull Jewish Community Centre, 3, Monastery Drive, Solihull, B91 1DW Email: thursdayclub@solihullshul.org
Co-ordinator: Ruth Abrahams - Solihull Jewish Community Centre, 3, Monastery Drive, Solihull, B91 1DW Email: thursdayclub@solihullshul.org
Shirley Golf Club
Shirley Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, founded some 50 years ago by Jewish golfers at a time when it was impossible for Jews to belong to golf clubs. Today this golf club has a majority of non Jewish members but there is still a core of Jewish members. There are golf competitions through the year with a medal every month and closed competitions throughout the year. There are a number of open competitions to which other clubs in the Midlands area are invited to join. The major golfing season is during the summer months and these are ongoing at the present time. Golf is played seven days a week and all visiting golfers will be made welcome subject to the normal rules of the course.
http://www.shirleygolfclub.co.uk/
http://www.shirleygolfclub.co.uk/
