Manchester Jewish Museum

Visit Manchester Jewish Museum

1 Sep 2021 — 31 Dec 2021

We look forward to welcoming you to our new museum. We connect Jewish stories to the world and to our society. Explore our brand-new gallery and fully restored Grade II* Listed synagogue before stopping in our vegetarian café to sample authentic Jewish recipes.

Synagogue Nights

14 Oct 2021 — 2 Dec 2021

Synagogue Nights is the bold and eclectic new season of live events in our stunning, newly-restored former synagogue. Join us and experience one of Manchester’s most atmospheric and unique venues and enjoy an evening out that’s just that little bit different.

Performance

Dreidel Day: make your own Chanukah dreidels

28 Nov 2021 12:00 pm

Make your own dreidels filled with gelt (chocolate coins) ready for Chanukah then join us in our former synagogue for giant dreidel games.

Yankl & Der Beanstalk

2 Dec 2021 7:00 pm

Eclectic artist collective Sam Ranger, Tamara Micner and Emily Rose, accompanied by a troupe of colourful performers, give an adult twist to the Yiddish Pantomime tradition with their riotous, raucous and irreverent take on a pantomime classic.

Performance

Chanukah Marbling Workshop

5 Dec 2021 11:00 am

Join us for some swirly, twirly, colourful marbling art! Inspired by the use of oil in Chanukah, we will be using oil-based marbling paints to design our very own tote bags, prints and cards.

Ana Silvera: Ladino Laments and Love Songs (new date)

9 Dec 2021 7:00 pm

This event is now sold out. Ana Silvera will explore her Sephardi heritage through traditional ladino songs and original tunes as she follows her family’s journey from Portugal to Aleppo before finally arriving in Manchester. Part of Tsitsit Festival.

Music

Jewish Culture Club: December meeting

15 Dec 2021 6:15 pm

Do you have a passion for Jewish culture? Do you like discovering new things and talking about them? Join our Jewish Culture Club and discuss and explore a range of Jewish books, TV, film, food, fashion, music, art, theatre and more! This month we will explore hit BBC sitcom ‘Friday Night Dinner’.