The Tour - The Jews of Yorkshire

FROM 1656 TO TODAY

350 YEARS OF VIBRANT JEWISH LIFE

2006 is a special year, a unique time to remember and celebrate. It marks the 350th Anniversary of the Resettlement of Jews in England, following the expulsion by Edward I in 1290

Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel, etching by Rembrandt (Courtesy of the Jewish Museum)

In 1656, after the efforts of Rabbi Menasseh Ben Israel and a small group of Spanish and Portuguese Jewish families in London, representations to Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell resulted in permission to reside and practise their religious rites. It was a very English decision. No grand enactment of readmission, but a practical agreement for action. From this quiet beginning, the Jewish community in England grew steadily - in size, achievement and quality of life.

It has been a remarkable journey for the Jewish people, for themselves and for their contribution to the wider British society. 

The above is reproduced from www.britishjews350.org.uk which has been set up to list the many activities and links for this celebratory year.

Tour Judaica, in association with B’nai B’rith UK and in conjunction with the European Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage, is pleased to offer a special three-day tour:

The Jews of Yorkshire

White Hart Hotel, Harrogate

3 day/2 night tour based in Harrogate

Friday 1st September

Make you own way to the White Hart Hotel, Harrogate, just a few minutes walk from the synagogue. (Free car parking)

In the evening we celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat. Join the local Jewish Community for a kosher buffet supper and kiddush.

Saturday 2nd September

The morning is your time for Shabbat Shalom. You may attend an Orthodox service at the Harrogate Hebrew Congregation synagogue or a Reform service in the hotel.

Free for lunch

In the afternoon our guest speaker is Rabbi Douglas Charing of the Jewish Education Bureau who will talk about ‘The Jews of Yorkshire”

The Royal Hall in Harrogate’s Conservation Area

In the evening we celebrate the conclusion of Shabbat with Havdalah, followed by light-hearted entertainment from Yorkshireman David Apfel, accompanied by his wife, Leonie Apfel ARMCM . His selection includes chazzanut and Yiddish songs interspersed with opera and songs from the shows.

Sunday 3rd September - European Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage

Morning at leisure. A chance to discover the delights of Harrogate.

Clifford’s Tower, York

In the afternoon we travel to the City of York by private coach for the York Jewish Heritage Trail including Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Jewbury, Jubbergate (Jew-bret-gate).

The Leeds Jewish International Theatre Festival starts today so you may extend your stay at the White Hart – rates on request.

NB. There are no kosher restaurants in Harrogate. The White Hart Hotel provides a vegetarian buffet breakfast and also serves vegetarian meals in their restaurant. Harrogate has a selection of vegetarian restaurants.

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T: 01843 867015
E: yorkshire@tourjudaica.com

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