On behalf of everyone here at the museum, we want to wish you and your families a sweet, healthy and happy #RoshHashanah, filled with joy and warmth! ❤️

We are shortlisted for #CulturalWelcomeAward and we need your votes! Making people feel at home is at the heart of everything we do. If you’ve ever visited, shared a story, joined an event, or simply popped in for a chat, we hope you’ve felt that welcome. Cast your vote: bit.ly/47Yg8f1

We’re so excited to be shortlisted for the #CulturalWelcomeAward at the Manchester Culture Awards 2025! 🎉 Our visitors always tell us how much they love the warm welcome from our staff & volunteers, and that means everything to us. 💛 👉 Public vote now open! Show your support via bit.ly/47Yg8f1

📢Join us on Thursday, 9 October, at 7pm for a special evening featuring Manchester Troubadours, a young ensemble blending folk, medieval and classical traditions. Be taken on a journey through Europe and the Middle East with Sephardic folk song and moving storytelling. 👉Book tickets: bit.ly/4g8dp4W

📢We’ve noticed that Google Maps is currently showing us as “permanently closed” – this is not correct! We’re OPEN as usual, 10am–5pm daily (last entry 4pm) and look forward to seeing you. 😊 We’ve asked Google to update it, so hopefully it’ll be fixed soon!

📢 Applications for the Chief Executive role close this Sunday and we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Learn more about the role and download the candidate recruitment pack on our website: lnkd.in/d9EUyBc

📣Looking for fun things to do this summer? 🖍Join us on August 26th for #ArtsAward, a full day of creative activities, and explore beautiful art in our collection. Learn about the incredible work of Jewish artist, Beverley-Jane Stewart, and have a chance to speak to the artist herself! bit.ly/3UTEfUp

Have you visited the temporary #exhibition “Adapting to Change” by Beverley-Jane Stewart? 🎨 Beverley traces the transformation of Jewish communal life through the lens of synagogues, capturing the changing identities, and experiences of the people around them. Book your visit: bit.ly/45kba9u

📢Only 2 weeks left to apply! We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the museum through an exciting new chapter. 👉Learn more and download the candidate recruitment pack: manchesterjewishmuseum.com/get-involved... 📅Applications close at 9am on August 17th.

Join us on August 6th for a family-friendly workshop with storyteller Robin Simpson! Travel through the museum and hear a story unfold in three exciting parts. After the final chapter, and a lovely cup of tea, get creative and craft your very own story-lantern! Book: bit.ly/4o1u9y4

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for #MarcusIsAlive by Marcus J Freed! And to @northwestenduk.bsky.social for the glowing 5-star review! ⭐ It was a fantastic night and we hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

One of our all-time favourites is coming back to the museum, the Challah Baking Workshop! 👩‍🍳 Join us on Thursday, 31 July for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to make this soft, egg-enriched bread and explore the beautiful traditions behind it. All ages welcome! Book: bit.ly/44nHRU7

📢Join us on August 6th for a family-friendly workshop with storyteller Robin Simpson! Travel through the museum and hear a story unfold in three exciting parts. After the final chapter, and a well-earned cup of tea, get creative and craft your very own story-lantern! Book: bit.ly/4o1u9y4

One table. Five vegetarian dishes. Twenty-four guests. One very special dog. 🥂 That’s how we came together last Thursday for #TheTable, an intimate dining experience inspired by Jewish stories in our collection. It was an unforgettable night for our team, and we hope our guests felt the same!

We're absolutely chuffed that our museum Café has been shortlisted for “Most Loved Coffee Shop” at the I Love Manchester Awards! 🐝☕️ If our Café has ever brightened your day, please cast your vote below. It would mean the world to us! ilovemanchester.com/awards #ILoveMCRAwards

We’re excited to be teaming up with Heart & Graft, our new local coffee bean suppliers☕️✨ They’re soon moving to Red Bank in Cheetham Hill, which means we’ll be neighbours! The coffee is smooth, aromatic, and packed with energy. Come in and enjoy a cup, or grab one to go!

📢Join us at the museum Thursday, 31 July as Professor Tony Kushner presents his bold new book, “The Jewish Pedlar – An Untold Criminal History”, an imaginative investigation into a historical crime that sheds new light on Jewish history. 📖 Tickets: bit.ly/43Odl5M

☀️ Summer Holiday at the Museum! Are you looking for something fun and delicious to do this #summer #holiday? Join us at Manchester Jewish Museum for a series of family-friendly baking workshops that celebrate Jewish culture through the magic of food! Here’s what’s cooking 👇

Great pleasure to pay a visit to @mcrjewishmuseum.bsky.social this morning alongside CEO Gemma Meek and the #Manchester Jewish Representative Council, to build valuable insight into the rich history of the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. Thanks for having me.

📣Did you know July is #NationalPicnicMonth? When we found out we’ve decided to delve into the archives to see what people were doing in previous summers. ☀️ One story that stood out is that of Senta Baschin, born in Berlin in 1900. Have a look!

We can't wait to host #MarcusIsAlive on July 24th! This funny, and deeply human one-man show has already earned fantastic reviews across the Atlantic, including this one here from Emmy-winning writer & producer David Sacks. Now it's coming to Manchester! Don't miss it. Tickets: bit.ly/4jKCtim

Do you want to be part of a museum team? Or help bring people together and share Jewish stories with the world? We're looking for Cafe #Volunteers and Welcome Desk Volunteers to join our friendly team and help us create a warm, inclusive space where everyone feels truly welcome. 👉 bit.ly/44sJjTZ

Hello July!☀️ We’ve got a packed month of exciting events at the museum, from art and talks to hands-on fun for all ages. Here’s what’s coming up - read below!

Just a few tickets remain for #TheTable, our intimate dining experience on 17 July. Book today and join us on a four-course vegetarian journey through hidden stories from our collection. Expect an experience that stays with you long after the final course. Tickets: bit.ly/4l7jqjR

📣New #exhibition coming up 🖼 Join us on Thursday, 3 July for the Private View of "Adapting to Change: The artwork of Beverley-Jane Stewart" and witness a special live sketching session, as Beverley captures our museum’s own historic synagogue in real time. Tickets are free: bit.ly/4e9B0kx

📢We are currently looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the museum through an exciting new chapter. Following the milestone celebration of the 150th anniversary of our Spanish & Portuguese synagogue, we are continuing to grow, evolve, and deepen our impact. Read more and apply: bit.ly/45o2sZA

📣Join us on Thursday, 24 July for "Marcus is Alive"! After acclaimed runs at the #EdinburghFringe and #HollywoodFringe, this new play is now heading to Manchester.

📸 Yesterday, our Creative Producer Elly visited #MemorialGestures, @holocaustnorth.bsky.social's deeply moving exhibition at Sunny Bank Mills.

Last week, we celebrated #VolunteersWeek with a fun get-together at the museum! 🎉 Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, from welcoming visitors and supporting school trips to serving up delicious food in the café. The museum simply couldn’t run without their passion and dedication. 💛

A big thank you to everyone who joined our cheesecake-making workshop on Thursday, ahead of #Shavuot. We hope you had as much fun as we did.🍰 As the holiday begins, we wish you and your families a joyful and meaningful Shavuot, filled with warmth, togetherness, and plenty of delicious dairy treats!

📣Happy #Half-Term! Join us this Thursday, 29 May, for a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to learn more about the Jewish holiday of Shavuot while making and designing your very own no-bake cheesecake! 🍰 All ages welcome. Book tickets: bit.ly/4kqnPh5

✨ Last night was a beautiful, intimate evening of poetry at the museum! It was fascinating to hear Ophira Adar reflect on her creative process, delving deep into the stories in our museum’s collection and responding with moving, resonant poetry. We hope you had as meaningful a time as we did!

🍴Join us in June or July for #TheTable, an unforgettable and intimate dining experience, surrounded by history. Read more below! 👇

Last night’s event with Gavin Schaffer was a truly fascinating conversation about his bold new book and we got some excellent questions from the audience! Huge thanks to Gavin and to Sherry Ashworth for leading such a thoughtful discussion. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening as much as we did.

📣Tonight we're hosting a book launch and a fascinating talk with #GavinSchaffer, Professor of Modern British History at @manmetuni.bsky.social and author of a bold new book, “An Unorthodox History: British Jews since 1945”. We can't wait! Book via our website: bit.ly/4moW36g

📣Next week poet Ophira Adar, who is currently doing a residency at the museum, will be sharing her newly commissioned piece inspired by the rich and often untold stories of Jewish Manchester - don't miss this special evening! 👉Tickets: bit.ly/42vtMCe

Join us at @mcrjewishmuseum.bsky.social on May 20th for a fascinating talk with Gavin Schaffer, Professor of History at @manmetuni.bsky.social and author of 'An Unorthodox History: British Jews since 1945'. Tickets here: www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/event/book-l... #Manchester #Jewish #History

We will be at the @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social from 10:30am-12:30pm today, together with Intergenerational Music Making! Come say hello (and shalom) and don't miss our Song-writing Group's performance. We can't wait to see you there! 😊

We can't wait for #ChoppedLiverAndUnions this Thursday! Uncover the powerful story of Sara Wesker, a woman of principle, fire, and ferocious conviction. This critically acclaimed play has wowed audiences from New York to Edinburgh. And now we're bringing it to Manchester! bit.ly/3XM4yhh

📣Have you ever heard of Rachel Finkel? In May we're hosting #ChoppedLiverAndUnions, a play which tells the story of Sarah Wesker, a trade unionist who fought for the rights of garment workers in London’s East End. Inspired by Sarah’s story we explored the history of Jewish Manchester - have a look!

Join us this Thursday, 24/04 for a talk with Tereza Ward, the curator of the Christian Brethren Archive at @thejohnrylands.bsky.social Drawing on her PhD research and the museum’s collection, Tereza's talk will explore the Jewish youth culture in interwar Manchester. 🎟https://bit.ly/42rK7ro

Manchester Jewish Museum is hosting a one-woman play on the life of East End garment workers trade unionist Sara Wesker this May Day. Looks great! @mcrjewishmuseum.bsky.social sslh.org.uk/2025/04/16/c...

📣Ahead of the performance of #ChoppedLiverAndUnions on Thursday, 1 May, we spoke to performer and Artistic Director at the @bluefiretheatre.bsky.social Lottie Walker, about the incredible story of trailblazing trade unionist Sara Wesker. Read below: bit.ly/4lwGTLQ

We’re thrilled to share that #WeTheYoungStrong will be broadcast today at 2:15pm on #BBC Radio 4 and available afterwards on BBC Sounds. We're proud to have supported the early development of this powerful production. Don’t miss it! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

📣Holocaust Centre North are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Fundraising to join their team. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 23 April. 💼 Do you know someone who might be a great fit? Pass it on!

📣Join us on #InternationalWorkersDay for “Chopped Liver and Unions” by @bluefiretheatre.bsky.social. Discover the story of Sara Wesker, a trade union leader and source of inspiration! This critically acclaimed play has captivated audiences from New York to Edinburgh. Don’t miss it! bit.ly/3FGYIHO

Have you ever heard of #NissimLisbona? We've recently shared a fascinating new donation documenting the lives of the Lisbona family. But because of the incredible amount of material in the donation, we just had to make a follow up post! So let's explore this story even further!😍

We're honoured to have been finalists in the Digital Content category at the 2025 #DigitalCultureAwards. Congratulations to @cardboardcitz.bsky.social and all other winners and nominees. It's been a privilege to be listed among such innovative creators. bit.ly/4iAI0bP @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

📢We’re #Hiring! We're currently looking for a new Creative Producer (part-time) to join our team and help us create bold, imaginative, and socially impactful programming for all of our diverse audiences. 📩Apply by 27th March 2025, 9am. bit.ly/3OT5bSo

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for #Klezmer: Old and New! 🎻 A special shoutout to Susi Evans & Szilvia Csaranko, and The Michael Kahan Kapelye, for the mesmerising performance. ⭐️We're thrilled to share that @northwestenduk.bsky.social awarded us a 5-star review: bit.ly/4ihTOzl