THE JEWISH SQUARE MILE FOUNDATION
The Jewish Square Mile
1211797
2025
EN11 8UR
thejewishsquaremile.org
The Jewish Square Mile Foundation
Overview
The Jewish Square Mile Foundation is a UK nonprofit organization focused on revealing and celebrating the history of the Jewish community in medieval London. This organization aims to provide a more accurate understanding of Jewish life during that period, countering outdated stereotypes often portrayed in literature.
Mission
The primary goal of the foundation is to educate the public about the contributions and lives of Jews in medieval London. This includes highlighting the experiences of Jewish people who initially lived in the area before their expulsion in the 13th century and those who returned following their readmission to England in 1656.
Events and Activities
The foundation organizes a variety of events to engage the public with the history of Jewish London, including guided walks and exhibitions. These events often explore historical sites such as the Jewish Cemetery and areas around the City of London, Barbican, and St Giles Cripplegate.
Some notable events include:
- The Jewish Square Mile Walks: Regular guided tours led by various experts, such as Sam Jacobs, focusing on different aspects of Jewish history in the area.
- Launch Event: Medieval Jewish London Revealed: An evening event held at St Giles Cripplegate, inaugurating exhibitions and discussions about medieval Jewish London.
- Exhibitions: Extended displays at venues like St Giles Cripplegate and Bevis Marks, showcasing artifacts and stories from medieval Jewish life.
Impact
The Jewish Square Mile Foundation plays a significant role in enriching cultural understanding and heritage preservation by highlighting the often-overlooked history of Jewish communities in London. By organizing educational walks and exhibitions, it helps to create a more nuanced and accurate picture of Jewish life during the medieval period.
Charity Status
The organization is registered as a charity in the UK with the number 1211797.
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Poslední komentáře
💖 Thank you for shedding light on such an important part of history! It's incredible to think about the stories and lives that have been honored in London’s medieval Jewish cemetery. Chag Pesach Sameach to everyone involved in preserving this heritage! 🌟detail |
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🌍 What a beautiful reminder of the resilience and continuity of the Jewish community in London. Let's ensure that the legacy of the Jewish Square Mile lives on – such a vital piece of our shared history! Chag Pesach Sameach! 🙏✨detail |
Poslední diskuze
How can the preservation of historical sites like the medieval Jewish cemetery impact contemporary understanding of Jewish heritage in London?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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What role do NGOs play in promoting awareness and education about marginalized histories, such as that of the Jewish community in medieval England?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
V okolí
4.5
EN11 8UR
O společnosti
- A12, A23, W32 -
Chag Pesach Sameach Chag Pesach Sameach Chag Pesach Sameach discover londons medieval Jewish cemetery at barbican and st Giles cripplegate The Barbican Estates Thomas More Garden is situated on the largest part of the medieval cemetery while other parts of the historic site lie below the City of London School for Girls and adjacent lake stretching south below Mountjoy House the BarberSurgeons Gardens and the former Museum of London. The only publicly accessible part of the burial ground lies below the BarberSurgeons Gardens although the entire area can be viewed from the Defoe House and Wallside Highwalks. 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY A 1000 year old Jewish burial ground lies just outside the Roman Wall surrounding the City of London. On the other side of this wall was the original Jewry in a medieval street pattern which still exists.
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