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Simon Schama
Sir Simon Schama
July 26, 2024, 10:05 am
Hundreds sign letter calling on Board to denounce no Palestinian state stance
Simon Schama among those backing open letter calling for British Jewry's support for a two-state solution to be expressed
By Lee Harpin
The museum, when open, has tens of thousands of visitors a year. A total of 11,000 school students, mostly non-Jewish, are shown around the collection annually.
July 13, 2023, 10:41 am
SPECIAL REPORT: My family launched the Jewish Museum. Now it could be history
Jonathan Samuel, the grandson of one of the co-founders of the Jewish Museum, reflects on the role of the institution, what it means to the community and why it must be saved
By Jonathan Samuel
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 30, 2021, 10:50 am
Simon Schama joins battle to ‘save’ UK’s oldest synagogue from nearby tower
Sir Simon Schama says it is critical to protect Bevis Marks from development as vote looms on nearby tower which could leave it in darkness.
By Josh Salisbury
Sir Simon Schama
June 4, 2021, 6:10 pm
Simon Schama: How the Covid-19 virus caused antisemitism to go viral
In this extract from Viral Prejudice and the Jews, published in The Jewish Quarterly, the acclaimed author examines the relationship between antisemitism and scientific scepticism
By Simon Schama
Sir Simon Schama speaking at the event held by Yachad
April 12, 2021, 3:52 pm
Simon Schama: Battle of competitive victimhood hampering two state solution bid
Historian told a virtual Yachad event he was impressed by young Jewish activists 'pushing back against fatalism, pessimism and despair'
By Jewish News Reporter
Sir Simon Schama
May 28, 2020, 4:49 pm
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Sir Simon Schama
From the WebMay 28, 2020, 11:58 am
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Twitter
August 28, 2019, 3:28 pm
‘Welcome to the 17th Century’, Sir Simon Schama slams Parliament suspension
Prominent historian criticised Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament
By Mathilde Frot
Arise Sir Simon Schama! (Source: Royal Family on Twitter)
February 6, 2019, 2:31 pm
Arise Sir Simon Schama! Jewish historian honoured at Buckingham Palace
Television presenter and academic thanks well-wishers after recieving his knighthood from Prince William
By JTA and Jewish News Reporter
January 17, 2019, 11:52 am
Just tweet it! Our top 50 Jews to follow
From culture and showbiz to politics and religion, we’ve compiled the definitive list of tweeters leading the way online...
By Francine Wolfisz
Simon Schama
December 12, 2018, 2:25 pm
Simon Schama berates ‘detestable’ Bennett remarks about diaspora Jews
Well-known historian criticises right-wing government minister after he blamed Jews born outside Israel for the 'problem of assimilation'
Sir Ben Helfgott
June 8, 2018, 10:31 pm
Arise Sir Ben! Holocaust survivor Helfgott gets knighthood in Queen’s Honours list
Those given accolades in the community include historian Simon Schama, philanthropist Lloyd Dorfman and MP Louise Ellman
By Jewish News Reporter
Simon Schama at the stone-carved temple ruins in Petra, Jordan
March 15, 2018, 12:27 pm
Simon Schama on Civilisations: ‘We live in a great age for art’
Historian fronts epic BBC2 series on mankind's relationship with art, alongside Mary Beard and David Olusoga
By Francine Wolfisz
Simon Schama
February 7, 2018, 12:59 pm
Simon Schama backs calls to protect Europe’s oldest and vulnerable synagogues
Renowned historian urges MPs to help safeguard more than 3,300 shuls across the continent, including two on British soil
By Jewish News Reporter
Simon Schama (centre) at the JRoots talk this week
February 1, 2018, 2:20 pm
Schama warns combating Holocaust denial is ‘urgent and universal’ task
Historian argues that visiting Nazi camps and education through new media is crucial to help engage young about the Shoah
By Alex Davis
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