ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH REFUGEES
(West Midlands Branch)
For further information please contact Ruth Jacobs
A local branch of the national organisation which meets a few times a year.
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COUNCIL
OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS
BIRMINGHAM BRANCH
CCJ The Council of Christians and Jews is a national organisation which works through local branches around the UK and Northern Ireland. It came into being during the darkest days of World War Two against the background of the Holocaust. The Council was inaugurated in 1942 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr William Temple, and Chief Rabbi Dr Hertz. Today it has more than 50 branches and over 4000 members. CCJ's primary aim is to promote dialogue and understanding. It encourages Christians and Jews to appreciate and respect each other's distinctive beliefs whilst recognising their common ground. Here in Birmingham we meet roughly once a month, usually at Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, on the Bristol Rd. Our topics range from music and art, through theology and history, to issues of current concern. Some evenings are formal lectures, others informal discussion. For more details, contact ccjbirmingham@blueyonder.co.uk
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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.
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JEWISH
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND
BIRMINGHAM BRANCH
Chairman: Dr. A.P Joseph
Tel: +44(0) 121 555 6165 Fax: +44(0)121 555 5975 Mobile: +44(0) 7710 448897
Secretarial Offices: 33 Seymour Place, London W1H 5AP Tel/fax: +44(0)207 723 5852
e-mail: jhse@dircon.co.uk Website:
www.jhse.org
The objective of the Historical Society is to promote and organise research
and study of the history of the Jews of Great Britain and countries frequently
associated with it, such as used to be known as the British Empire. The Society
also encourages the transcription of documents and the collection of material
relating to Anglo-Jewish history, the publication of relevant documentation
and material and facilities for the preservation of archives of Anglo-Jewish
congregations and institutions. Three or four meetings are held annually,
and the Society operates as a subsidiary of the London-based parent organisation.
Meetings are usually held on Sunday afternoons, and the membership is encouraged
to join the parent organisation in London.
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KOL
KINOR - VOICE OF THE LYRE
Administrator: Fiona Cohn-Cooley
fionacohn@blueyonder.co.uk.
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!
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Birmingham Association of Jewish Graduates
(THE GRADS)
Chairman: Prof. Tony Travis
e-mail: Tony@e-w-tourism.demon.co.uk
"The Grads' is a dynamic Jewish cultural society, that was established 40 years ago. It caters both to Graduates and to others with livelyenquiring minds. Some ten events are held per year, including artsvisits, visits to heritage sites, and talks and discussions on keytopics. The meetings are held in members' homes, and with theirrefreshments - these evenings are friendly social occasions as well.
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MOSAIC - The Birmingham Society for Jewish Studies
Secretary: Carol Cooper
E-mail: stuartcooper@tesco.net
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 3 or 4 evenings duration up to more formal programmes of
10 evenings (or more). The latter are usually arranged in conjunction with
the Department of Theology of the University of Birmingham. A modest fee is
charged for all courses.
For further information about MOSAIC and its current programme, please contact
the Secretary.
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THE DEVORA SOLOMON ROSH CHODESH GROUP
For further information please contact Haya Lewi
Objective: To provide a platform for learning and social exchange for Jewish women; to promote the position of women in the community.
Meetings: Monthly, at or around beginning of Jewish month.
Location: Members' homes.
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SHIRLEY GOLF CLUB
Club Secretary: Mrs Valerie Duggan
Tel: +44(0)121-744 6001
Shirley Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, founded some 40 years ago. Jewish golfers have been taken into full membership and members of all persuasions who have satisfied the members of the Club that they are suitable to join such an organisation have been admitted. Indeed, at the present time the Club would be unable to function satisfactorily without the considerable assistance and involvement of many non-Jewish friends.
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.
For further information please contact the Club Secretary.
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SOLIHULL JEWISH SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SOCIETY
Contact Tel: +44(0)121 705 3870
The society is both non profit making and non fund raising. It tries to cater
for every shade of opinion in its provision of social and cultural activities.
Meetings are held on Sunday evenings in private homes approximately six times
a year.
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THIRTY SOMETHING
Contact Ingrid Stone at: mervstone@yahoo.com
Thirty Something is a social group which meets approximately once a month in members' houses. A wide variety of activities are organised including quizzes, supper and games evenings, speakers, theatre outings and evenings to sit around and chat. The group has been in existence for over ten years with the average age around the thirties. Anyone who wants an opportunity to socialise and meet new people are welcome, whatever their age or marital status.