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An empty Shabbat dinner table has been installed at JW3, the Jewish Community Centre for London, to represent and call for the release of over 200 hostages who are being held by Hamas in Gaza. A short event took place this (Friday) morning with speakers including Raymond Simonson the CEO of JW3, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, and Noam Sagi, whose mother is amongst the kidnapped. Pic: Blake Ezra
October 27, 2023, 1:13 pm
JW3 lays a Shabbat table in London for the 200-plus Israeli hostages
'I ask the British government to be brave. To do, not just to say,' said Noam Sagi, whose mother, Ada, is one of the hostages still held captive by Hamas
By Michelle Rosenberg
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April 4, 2023, 1:08 pm
OPINION: Pesach re-imagined thanks to Little Amal, global symbol of human rights
How a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee child inspired me, writes JW3's Raymond Simonson.
By Raymond Simonson
A former Israeli justice minister, Livni says those pushing for reform do not accept equal rights to all citizens
March 31, 2023, 9:11 am
Tzipi Livni tells Jewish News audience: ‘Thank you – Israelis feel they are not alone’
During an event at JW3 organised by Choose Democracy, the former opposition leader thanked British Jews for speaking out against a government that feels it can “do what it wants”.
By Jewish News Reporter
CAP: JW3 chief executive Raymond Simonson (centre) with TV producer Dan Patterson and the late Barry Cryer (Blake Ezra Photography)
November 8, 2022, 12:33 pm
JW3 ‘Ray-ses’ £500,000 to cheer chief exec on his 50th birthday
Raymond Simonson was 'humbled' at the record amount that will help the culture centre support local families through cost-of-living crisis
By Jewish News Reporter
February 22, 2022, 5:10 pm
OPINION: As Covid restrictions are lifted, being open is more than just a building
Raymond Simonson of JW3 reflects on adapting to a world with less virus restrictions, and what it means for re-building community life
By Raymond Simonson
Zest JW3
July 10, 2020, 11:04 am
JW3 announces reopening, but its kosher restaurant Zest to close
Popular venue shuts due to 'significant reduction in income' owing to pandemic, as community centre announces it will reopen, focusing on 'core charitable activities'
By Jewish News Reporter
Raymond Simonson, CEO of JW3, donating blood at the event
June 17, 2020, 10:48 am
125 blood donors gather at JW3 to mark World Blood Donor Day
'The blood donated at JW3 is enough to save up to 187 lives, which I find quite incredible,' said the centre's chief executive Raymond Simonson
By Mathilde Frot
Foodbank delivery from Arsenal to JW3
May 22, 2020, 4:22 pm
How JW3 teamed up with Arsenal to support Londoners facing food poverty
'This is chesed — lovingkindness — in action' said the Jewish community centre's chief executive, as it acts as centre of extraordinary local project to feed those in need
By Jenni Frazer
May 7, 2020, 12:49 pm
Forty Under 40: Our community’s rising stars
From educators and faith leaders to political campaigners and charity volunteers, we identify those who just missed out on the top 40 of those set to shape the future Anglo-Jewry
By Jewish News
JW3 chief executive Raymond Simonson
March 13, 2020, 2:08 pm
JW3 chief to deliver challah and fruit to community members in self-isolation
'Let's come together and support each other through random acts of kindness,' Raymond Simonson tells Jewish News
By Mathilde Frot
Rory Stewart poses for a selfie with the JLC's Adam Langleben and Claudia Mendoza
October 7, 2019, 4:34 pm
For Rory Stewart, the schlep to City Hall begins with Yiddish classes
Mayoral candidate visited Golders Green and the JW3 community centre, where he met charity leaders, students and noshed on a smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel
By Jenni Frazer
July 24, 2019, 4:25 pm
‘Culture-changing’ scheme launched to combat sexual harassment in workplace
Initiative by Jewish Women's Aid seeks to ensure the “safety and respect” of all employees and volunteers working in community organisations.
By Jewish News Reporter
Former Chief Rabbi, Lord Sacks. Credit: Blake-Ezra Photography
June 18, 2019, 10:15 am
Lord Sacks leads lineup for JW3 series on global conversations
Cultural centre will hear from philanthropists and politicians, journalists and artists from across the Jewish world, amid warnings the community is becoming 'isolated'
By Jewish News Reporter
Josh Katz over the BBQ
December 8, 2018, 1:01 pm
Life magazine: Meet the three chefs shaking up the kitchen
Jewish News looks at the vibrant and colourful food of Josh Katz, Jess Moses and Sam Stern!
By Alex Galbinski
Two young attendees of the World Jewish Relief event at JW3, experience Ukrainian food through special 4D 'virtual reality'
October 24, 2018, 11:37 am
Londoners get taste of Ukrainian winter thanks to World Jewish Relief
Guests at JW3 use 4-D ‘virtual reality’ set-up to find out how food is prepared by the women WJR supports in Ukraine
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