The Spiro Ark’s mission is to make people of all ages aware and inspired by the history, culture and current events in the Jewish Diaspora and Israel. We have recently been approached by Taglit to see in what way we could assist their project.The Hebrew word “Taglit” means revelation and […]
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From left to right: Sheikh Dr Muhammad al-Hussaini; Dr Patrick Sookhdeo; chairman Martin Bright: Rev. Patrick Morrow, and Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg at last week’s discussion in London on interfaith dialogue.(Photo: M Huberman)”It’s good to talk,”to quote the old BT ad. ‘Jaw-jaw’ is better than ‘war-war’, as Churchill once said.Who can […]
Among our followers there are some fine artists who often send us their work as a token of appreciation.This sketch was sent to us/you by our good friend Ronald Stein!
Some of our student’s backgrounds are quite amazing! The direct descendant of the heroic Jewish – Greek figure, Panayiotis Panas, fighting as was Lord Byron for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire has recently joined us. Although previously unaware of his family’s Jewish roots. Panos Chaliotis is now regularly attending […]
Among our followers there are some fine artists who often send us their work as a token of appreciation.This image was sent to us/you by our loyal friend Tiko Alalouff for a Happy Hanukkah!
“Game Over” – 02/12/2012A memorable event was organised last week by the organisation, “Justice for Jews from Arab Countries”, in partnership with the Spiro Ark & the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue in Maida Vale. The hall was full to capacity with some people having to stand.The documentary “Game Over”, directed […]
“Your sensitivity and marvellous teaching has enabled me to start expressing myself through Hebrew. I feel part of me has been reborn again. No words can express the joy and excitement that I feel. Your encouragement spurs me on and I am sure as time goes on I will be […]
A riveting concert by the very talented female musicians of the London Klezmer Quartet with the addition of Yuri Vedenyapin, singer in Yiddish and interpreter of the background to the songs. The hall of the Red Hedgehog was full to capacity and the intimate atmosphere of the venue added to […]
THE SAMARITANSDO YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE?The common answer to this question by most people who have been asked about the Samaritans is of an organisation which provides confidential and emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing distress or suicidal feelings. There are not the Samaritans we are going to present […]