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Main entrance to the British Museum, London, UK
June 3, 2026, 3:15 pm
British Museum chief defends Jewish Culture Month postponement amid free speech row
Director says Jewish lecture became a “flashpoint” over protest and intimidation as museum vows event will go ahead this month
By Annabel Sinclair
Tapestry Of Trees, a Bayeux Tapestry-inspired installation from garden designer Andy Sturgeon, is displayed outside the British Museum.
May 31, 2026, 11:19 am
British Museum evacuated after ‘suspicious device’ found days after Jewish event postponed
Police were called to the museum at around 2.50pm and between 12,000 and 16,000 visitors were evacuated as a precaution
By Adam Decker
The Montefiore Centrepiece, commissioned to commemorate Sir Moses Montefiore’s role in securing the release of Jews imprisoned during the Damascus Affair of 1840. Credit: Montefiore Endowment
May 29, 2026, 1:54 pm
What the V&A’s Montefiore masterpieces reveal about Jewish history
Two historic silver treasures uncover stories of persecution, emancipation, colonial legacies and Jewish-Muslim friendship
By Michal Friedlander and Professor Abigail Green
British Museum (Creative Commons/Ham)
May 28, 2026, 3:30 pm
Organisation offers to pay British Museum’s ‘security costs’ to allow Jewish history event to proceed
The Free Speech Union described the suspension of the event, which was due to take place on Thursday night, as 'abject and unacceptable'
By JN Reporter
Main entrance to the British Museum, London, UK
May 28, 2026, 9:49 am
‘Pathetic cowardice’ – British Museum postpones celebration of Jewish culture over antisemitic protest fears
Simon Schama branded the decision “cowardice”. BBC journalist John Simpson called the move “pathetic”. Simon Sebag Montefiore said it reflected “dark times”
By Richard Ferrer
Vanessa Feltz at the launch of Jewish Culture Month
May 18, 2026, 4:52 pm
Kind of a big dill! Jewish Culture Month will bring ‘balm to our souls’
Launch of festival highlights celebrates impact of Jews on British culture
By Louisa Walters
(Credit: Board of Deputies of British Jews)
March 9, 2026, 1:53 pm
Board of Deputies announces major UK venues for country’s first Jewish Culture Month
Some of the UK's leading cultural institutions will be among more than 100 institutions taking part in the celebration, which runs from mid-May to mid-June
By JN Reporter
Jewish culture celebrated at Limmud
December 8, 2025, 3:43 pm
Nationwide Jewish Culture Month to launch next year
Board of Deputies launches first-of-its-kind festival aimed at spotlighting Jewish creativity, culture and contribution across Britain
By Annabel Sinclair
December 8, 2025, 3:14 pm
Jewish culture month is launching – and your community needs you
The President of the Board of Deputies writes about plans for British Jews to experience 'less oy, more joy'
By Phil Rosenberg
The unveiling of the Board's first Jewish heritage scheme plaque
September 5, 2025, 12:31 pm
Board launches heritage plaque scheme with unveiling of Jew’s Shelter tribute
The Board is calling for further nominations for the scheme, which is due to be rolled out fully next year during Jewish Culture Month in Sivan (May-June)
By Jewish News Reporter
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