Manchester Jewish Museum

Summer
at the museum

Family-friendly fun for all ages!

The photograph shows two children wandering through a museum room. The children are moving so they appear blurry on the photograph. On their left there is a glass cabinet with metal tools and other exhibits. On their right there are black and white photographs of people attached to a wooden wall. There is also a white panel with text. The child on the left is a girl with black hair. She is taller and she is wearing blue jeans and a colourful t-shirt. Next to her is a shorter boy with black hair, red t-shirt with black and white stripes and beige shorts.
Join us this summer holidays for a series of fun and creative workshops for all ages. Whether you like crafts or baking, take your family and friends or come on your own and let’s make your summer unforgettable!

What we’ve planned:

Make It! Challah Bread

Thursday, 31 July,
10:30am-11:30am & 1-2pm

Join us for a hands-on baking workshop where we’ll be learning how to knead and shape your very own challah bread!
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Make It! Rugelach

Thursday, 7 August
10:30am-11:30am & 1-2pm

Learn more about Polish Jewish stories from our collection linked to the origin of this small, delightful pastry. You’ll then get to make your own, choosing your favourite filling!
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Liptons & Light: Storytelling and Lantern Making Workshop with Robin Simpson

Sunday, 24 August
10:30am-12pm

Travel through the museum on a storytelling journey inspired by our collection. After the final chapter, it’s time to get creative! Using willow stalks and colourful tissue paper, you’ll craft your very own story-lantern.

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Arts Award: Discover In A Day

Tuesday, 26 August
10:30am-3:30pm

Come along to a full day of creative activities and explore some beautiful art in our galleries and collection. Learn about the incredible work of Jewish artist, Beverley-Jane Stewart, currently being displayed in our synagogue’s Women’s Gallery, and have a chance to speak to the artist herself!

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Make It! Tahini & Honey Cookies

Thursday, 28 August
10:30-11:30am & 1-2pm

Have you tried the beloved tahini and honey cookies from our award-winning café? Come and make some for yourself!
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BRINGING YOUR FAMILY?

Make sure to ask at the welcome desk for a Family Pack Rucksack! This activity pack suitable for ages 4-10 includes activity and colouring sheets, scavenger hunts, a magnifying glass, dreidel games and more. Help your little ones explore the history of Jewish Manchester.
The image shows a variety of educational and cultural items laid out on a table. There are two dreidels, a Shofar (ram's horn), a Mezuzah, a magnifying glass, crayons, colored pencils, circular colored chips, and a red velvet drawstring bag. Additionally, there are worksheets with questions related to Jewish objects and practices, including a coloring page with a stained glass window design.

MJM Activity Rucksack

PROGRAMME

Arts Award: Discover In A Day

Come along to a full day of creative activities and explore some beautiful art in our galleries and collection. Learn about the incredible work of Jewish artist, Beverley-Jane Stewart, currently being displayed in our synagogue's Women's Gallery, and have a chance to speak to the artist herself!

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