Jewish Views podcast: Jo Wagerman, ‘death march escape’ and bat mitzvah at 92
Guests on this week's podcast include Rachel Fink, Jack Hersch, Professor David Newman, Rachel Creeger and Beryl Shisler, Jack Mendel and Rabbi Aaron Goldstein
This week we speak to Headteacher of JFS, Rachel Fink about the life and work of Jo Wagerman OBE who died last week aged 85.
Author Jack Hersch tells us the remarkable story about his father Dave, who escaped from the Nazis on more than one occasion.
Professor David Newman speaks about the legacy of his great uncle David Hillman, who created some of the finest stained glass windows used in London Synagogues.
Phil Dave chats with Bat Mitzvah teacher, Rachel Creeger and her student Beryl Shisler who’s just celebrated her’s at the age of 92.
Online Editor, Jack Mendel reviews The Jewish News and our Rabbinic Thought for the Week comes from Rabbi Aaron Goldstein of Northwood & Pinner Liberal Synagogue.
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