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The dilemmas of diversity: How do we show what a Jew looks like?

Redland Quaker Meeting House 126 Hampton Road , Bristol, United Kingdom

Earlier this year, Keith Kahn-Harris published a book called What does a Jew look like?, a collaboration with the photographer Rob Stothard. The book tries to challenge the use of stock photos of strictly orthodox Jews in the British media, by presenting portraits that capture the diversity of British Jews. But demonstrating diversity carries its own … Continue reading The dilemmas of diversity: How do we show what a Jew looks like?

Armageddon Time

Scott Cinema, Bristol Northumbria Drive, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

1980, Queens New York City. Aspiring artist Jewish-American Paul, the youngest son of the Graff family, is on the cusp of adolescence. Struggling to fit in at school, he finds solace in his close relationship with his beloved grandfather (the wonderful Anthony Hopkins) and his budding friendship with Johnny, a sensitive and defiant African-American boy. … Continue reading Armageddon Time

The Jews of Africa

Redland Quaker Meeting House 126 Hampton Road , Bristol, United Kingdom

Many suspect that the 21st century will be Africa's century, but for many of us the African continent remains a fairly unknown place. Least known amongst its many unknown features is the emergence of new Jewish communities to join the long-standing ones that have been there for nearly two centuries. Clive Lawton will explore some … Continue reading The Jews of Africa

£5

Minyan

Scott Cinema, Bristol Northumbria Drive, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Based on a David Bezmozgis short story, Minyan is an absorbing coming-of-age tale set in 1980s Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. The son of Russian immigrants, 17 year old David struggles under the weight of religious tradition, familial expectations and his own sexual identity. In order to secure a room for his grandfather in an old age … Continue reading Minyan

£5.90

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