MoroccoPhotographs by Elias Harrus & Pauline Prior 8 November 2010–6 March 2011

An exhibition of photographs revealing the almost forgotten Jewish community of southern Morocco, where for nearly 2000 years Jewish life was marked by social and cultural co-existence with Muslim society. The exhibition features evocative photographs from the Atlas Mountains and Sahara oases. Early photographs, taken in the 1940s and 1950s by Elias Harrus, reflect the deep links in Morocco between the Jewish and Muslim communities, their religious life, crafts and traditions. What makes them so precious is that the communities represented have since virtually disappeared. This is therefore a rare snapshot into a vanished world.

In 2008, Pauline Prior revisited the regions photographed by Harrus and found very different Morocco to the one Harrus had documented 50 years earlier.

Also on display is rare film footage, as well as objects reflecting Jewish life in Morocco, including costumes and jewellery.

Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior is an exhibition from the Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam.

Presented at the Jewish Museum London in partnership with the Moroccan British Society.

Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior11 November 2010 – 6 March 2011

Caption: Vullam, sit num ipit delenim zzriurem ing ea alisse mod magnit, cortiscilit veniametue magna adiatem er ip ex eugiat nos accum zzriure tisim ipsuscipit alis nullut iuscip esecte core veliquat praessi.

Caption: Vullam, sit num ipit delenim zzriurem ing ea alisse mod magnit, cortiscilit veniametue magna adiatem er ip ex eugiat nos accum zzriure tisim ipsuscipit alis nullut iuscip esecte core veliquat praessi.

For those wanting to immerse themselves in all things Morocco, choose from one of our many Moroccan inspired events.

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

Sephardic London: A Virtual TourWednesday 24 November, 7pmJoin Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky on a virtual tour of Sephardic London, from the early arrivals who established Bevis Marks inside the City walls to the current vibrant community, living and working across the capital. The tour will be followed by the premiere of a new film by Bea Lewkowicz, Sephardic Voices – a collection of oral testimonies by Sephardic Jews from Iraq, Egypt and Morocco, who have settled in the UK. £10

Song, Colour and Spice: Celebrating Moroccan Sephardi LifeThursday 2 December, 7pmJoin us for a talk by Dr Hilary Pomeroy exploring the vibrant traditions of Moroccan Sephardi Jewry. Looking at customs, music, costume and much more, you will discover the special ways in which Moroccan Jews celebrated births, weddings and deaths. Dr Pomeroy teaches the culture and history of Sephardi Jews in the Department of Hebrew & Jewish Studies, UCL, specialising in Judeo-Spanish ballads. She will accompany this illustrated talk by recorded music from northern Morocco. £10

Moroccan Night at the Jewish MuseumThursday 24 February, 7:30–10pm We invite you to celebrate all things Moroccan in an evening of enchanting tales, beautiful objects, inspiring moves and delicious food, all accompanied by traditional music and an unlimited supply of fresh mint tea!

Stay late at the museum and listen to traditional stories of love and passion, try out some belly dancing, take part in a craft session and enjoy Moroccan-inspired refreshments. £25 including refreshments

Los Desterrados – Moroccan DelightsThursday 3 March, 7:30pmLos Desterrados famously play the music of Sephardic Jews. For this exclusive performance at the Jewish Museum, they will focus on the Sephardic song traditions of Morocco, playing instruments such as darbuka, riq and ‘oud. This special programme will take the audience on the musical journey through the traditional themes of love, marriage, family and faith.£18

Co-existence – Then and NowJoin us for a talk hosted by the Moroccan British Society by a scholar from Morocco, on Jewish - Muslim relations. The Moroccan British Society provides Moroccans and British people with the opportunity to acquire a better mutual understanding and develop cooperative ties.£10

Please call 020 7284 7384 or email admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk to register your interest Tickets: 020 7284 7384 www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk

Events‘Los Desterrados take the music of the Sephardic Jews, with its strong Latin influences, and drag it effortlessly into the 21st Century with lashings of Spanish folk and Balkan soul.’ London Metro

There has never been a better to time to become a Friend of the Jewish Museum. Following its exciting transformation, the new museum is an inspirational place for people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds to explore Jewish culture, heritage and identity.

Benefits include:– Free entry to the museum– Invitations to private views– Invitations to special Friends event– What’s On brochures and email updates.

To find out more about becoming a Friend visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/friends or call on 020 7284 7384.

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

Friends’ Event

At Home’ with Three Remarkable Anglo-Jewish FamiliesExclusively for Friends of the Jewish MuseumOur series of Armchair Tours given by Rachel Kolsky invites you to be ‘At Home’ with three distinguished Anglo-Jewish families whose names and influence are recognised throughout the world. Through these talks you will meet the families, related to each other in many instances via marriage, visit them at home and meet their friends.

For the Rothschild’s, Piccadilly became ‘Rothschild Row’ and Aylesbury, ‘Rothschildshire’ as, while they made their money in the City they spent it on extravagantly opulent homes in London’s West End and the country. A neighbour of theirs for many years, Moses Montefiore, the great financier and philanthropist , lived nearby in Park Lane and built his country estate in Ramsgate, Kent with a private mausoleum where both Moses and his wife are buried. The Sassoon family, nicknamed ‘The Rothschilds of the East’ included Sir Philip Sassoon whose homes included Trent Park and the theatrically decorated Port Lymphe.

Rothchilds Armchair tour Thurs 13 January, 7.30pmMontefiores Armchair tour Sunday 27th February, 2.30pmSassoons Armchair tour Thurs 17 March, 7.30pm

£10 each or £28 for all 3

Young Artists’ Craft Studio: Light up the Night Sunday 12 December, 2–4pmIt’s that time of year again – the days are cold and the nights are long…

This Hanukah join the Jewish Museum for a heart-warming workshop and learn how to make a beautiful lantern, inspired by our exhibition Morocco. You will get to take home with you a decorated lantern to light up those winter nights.Suitable for children aged 4 and over.Free with museum admission.

Young Artists’ Craft Studio: Mosaic WorkshopSunday 30 January, 2–4pmCreate a beautiful mosaic based on traditional Moroccan patterns, inspired by our exhibition Morocco. You will learn to design and make a door sign or picture to take home at the end of the workshop.

Suitable for children aged 6 and over.£5 per child.

The Drumming CircleSunday 20 February, 2pmJoin acclaimed musician Guy Schalom for an hour of drumming, singing and movement. Bring along your favourite adults and learn how to play together simple beats and songs from across the Middle East, North Africa and Andalusia, using a variety of percussions. Use one of the instruments provided or bring your own.

Suitable for children aged 5 and over.All children must be accompanied by an adult.Free with museum admission.

PlusKids Sunday 13 FebruaryJewish Book Week presents Little Bookniks at the Jewish Museum. A day dedicated to children’s literature for 4 –12 year olds including workshops, author sessions, face painting and more.

In association with The Jewish Museum and JCC for London

£15 one adult + one child (including admission to museum plus 1 session)£6 for each additional family member£3 for each additional session per person

Family Fun

Holocaust Memorial EventsTuesday 25 January, 7pmUntold Stories – The Rescue of Jews in Albania Join Dr Scarlett Epstein OBE in conversation with BBC reporter and writer Gabriel Partos about the little known story of the rescue of Jews in Albania during the Second World War. There will be a screening of Epstein’s film Back from The Brink and the Albanian Ambassador will be attending. £10 including free admission to the galleries.

Holocaust Memorial Day CeremonyThursday 27 January, 7pmThe Jewish Museum and the London Borough of Camden invite you to join us for an event to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz featuring a testimony from a survivor, candlelight ceremony and music.Free but advanced booking required www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

The World was Ours: The Jewish Legacy of Vilna (US, 2006)Thursday 3 February, 7pmThis evocative film tells the story of one of the most important pre-war Jewish communities in Europe, its subsequent confinement to the Vilna Ghetto and its complete demise by the end of the Second World War. £10 including free admission to the galleries.In partnership with the Lithuanian Embassy in London as part of the season “No simple stories”

Lithuanian logo

More from the Jewish Museum

Di Sheyne Milnerin – An Evening of Yiddish SongThursday 18 November, 7pm The premiere of Di Sheyne Milnerin Schubert’s great cycle of unrequited love, retold through Yiddish song. Featuring the creators of the acclaimed A Yiddish Winterreise, bass-baritone Mark Glanville with Alexander Knapp on the piano.£15 including free admission to the galleries.

Jewltide 4 December, 7.30pm A late night Hanukah party featuring music by Eran Baron Cohen, a ukulele orchestra and Yiddish bingo. £8/£10 on the door

In partnership with the JCC

East End Village Sunday 12 December, 11amExplore some of the lesser known Jewish sights with Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky on a walk from Mile End to Stepney Green. £12

A Walk of Jewish Firsts Sunday 9 January 2011, 11amHighlighting stories of Jewish firsts - a Lord Mayor, a Prime Minister, a Baronet and an MP. Hear their stories brought to life where it happened. £12

Portraits for Posterity14 January – 11 February Striking portraits of twenty survivors of the Nazi Holocaust now living in Britain by Matt Writtle.

Jewish Book Week presents Little Bookniks at the Jewish Museum.13 February Kids Sunday See Kids and Families for more details.

East End StorySunday 20 February 2011, 11amDiscover the streets where fact merges with fiction. Your guide, Rachel Kolsky, will include short passages by, amongst others, Zangwill, Wesker and Rachel Lichtenstein.Part of Jewish Book Week£12.50

Women of WorthSunday 13 March 2011, 11amTo mark International Women’s Day, explore and celebrate the lives of Jewish – and non-Jewish – women who made an impact on the Jewish community in London’s East End with Rachel Kolsky.£12.50

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

Cafe Why not visit the Jewish Museum kosher café for the full Moroccan experience and enjoy our special Moroccan menu. Treat yourself to a refreshing mint tea and a tasty tagine.

Alongside our special Moroccan menu will be all your usual favourites, including chicken soup, hot salt beef bagels and smoked salmon sandwiches. Plus teas, coffees, cakes and snacks.

Cafe/Shop

Shop Visit the shop and choose from a wide selection of Moroccan pieces, including jewellery, clothes, decorative ornaments - take a bit of Morocco home with you.

The shop also has a great range of Jewish related books, modern Judaica, gifts, toys and stationery.

Opening hoursMonday –Thursday 10am –5pmFriday 10am–2pmSaturday closed Sunday 10am–5pmPlease see website for Christmas opening hours

The Jewish MuseumRaymond Burton House129–131 Albert StreetCamden TownLondon NW1 7NB3 mins from Camden Town tube

Map

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk020 7284 7384admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk

“ My instinct is that an important new national institution is just about to be born” The Times, March 2010

The Jewish Museum reopened in March 2010, following a £10 million transformation. The new Jewish Museum explores and celebrates Jewish life and cultural diversity as part of the wider story of Britain.

In our galleries you will discover a huge variety of hands-on exhibits , objects, films, photography and personal stories that paint a vivid picture of one of Britain’s oldest minorities from 1066 until today.

Admission Adults £7 Concessions £6 Child (5–16) £3 Family ticket £17 for two adults and up to 4 childrenUnder 5s and Friends freeGroup bookings – groups of 10 people and plus get 10% offPrices include a voluntary donation for Gift Aid purposes.Admission is free to the Welcome Gallery, museum shop and café.

The Jewish Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Registered limited company no. 2655110, England & Wales. Registered office as above. Registered Charity no. 1009819 VAT registration no. 5645226 37. Accredited museum no.31

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MoroccoPhotographs by Elias Harrus & Pauline Prior 8 November 2010–6 March 2011

An exhibition of photographs revealing the almost forgotten Jewish community of southern Morocco, where for nearly 2000 years Jewish life was marked by social and cultural co-existence with Muslim society. The exhibition features evocative photographs from the Atlas Mountains and Sahara oases. Early photographs, taken in the 1940s and 1950s by Elias Harrus, reflect the deep links in Morocco between the Jewish and Muslim communities, their religious life, crafts and traditions. What makes them so precious is that the communities represented have since virtually disappeared. This is therefore a rare snapshot into a vanished world.

In 2008, Pauline Prior revisited the regions photographed by Harrus and found very different Morocco to the one Harrus had documented 50 years earlier.

Also on display is rare film footage, as well as objects reflecting Jewish life in Morocco, including costumes and jewellery.

Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior is an exhibition from the Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam.

Presented at the Jewish Museum London in partnership with the Moroccan British Society.

Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior11 November 2010 – 6 March 2011

Caption: Vullam, sit num ipit delenim zzriurem ing ea alisse mod magnit, cortiscilit veniametue magna adiatem er ip ex eugiat nos accum zzriure tisim ipsuscipit alis nullut iuscip esecte core veliquat praessi.

Caption: Vullam, sit num ipit delenim zzriurem ing ea alisse mod magnit, cortiscilit veniametue magna adiatem er ip ex eugiat nos accum zzriure tisim ipsuscipit alis nullut iuscip esecte core veliquat praessi.

‘Los Desterrados take the music of the Sephardic Jews, with its strong Latin influences, and drag it effortlessly into the 21st Century with lashings of Spanish folk and Balkan soul.’ London Metro

For those wanting to immerse themselves in all things Morocco, choose from one of our many Moroccan inspired events.

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

Sephardic London: A Virtual TourWednesday 24 November, 7pmJoin Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky on a virtual tour of Sephardic London, from the early arrivals who established Bevis Marks inside the City walls to the current vibrant community, living and working across the capital. The tour will be followed by the premiere of a new film by Bea Lewkowicz, Sephardic Voices – a collection of oral testimonies by Sephardic Jews from Iraq, Egypt and Morocco, who have settled in the UK. £10

Song, Colour and Spice: Celebrating Moroccan Sephardi LifeThursday 2 December, 7pmJoin us for a talk by Dr Hilary Pomeroy exploring the vibrant traditions of Moroccan Sephardi Jewry. Looking at customs, music, costume and much more, you will discover the special ways in which Moroccan Jews celebrated births, weddings and deaths. Dr Pomeroy teaches the culture and history of Sephardi Jews in the Department of Hebrew & Jewish Studies, UCL, specialising in Judeo-Spanish ballads. She will accompany this illustrated talk by recorded music from northern Morocco. £10

Moroccan Night at the Jewish MuseumThursday 24 February, 7:30–10pm We invite you to celebrate all things Moroccan in an evening of enchanting tales, beautiful objects, inspiring moves and delicious food, all accompanied by traditional music and an unlimited supply of fresh mint tea!

Stay late at the museum and listen to traditional stories of love and passion, try out some belly dancing, take part in a craft session and enjoy Moroccan-inspired refreshments. £25 including refreshments

Los Desterrados – Moroccan DelightsThursday 3 March, 7:30pmLos Desterrados famously play the music of Sephardic Jews. For this exclusive performance at the Jewish Museum, they will focus on the Sephardic song traditions of Morocco, playing instruments such as darbuka, riq and ‘oud. This special programme will take the audience on the musical journey through the traditional themes of love, marriage, family and faith.£18

Co-existence – Then and NowJoin us for a talk hosted by the Moroccan British Society by a scholar from Morocco, on Jewish - Muslim relations. The Moroccan British Society provides Moroccans and British people with the opportunity to acquire a better mutual understanding and develop cooperative ties.£10

Please call 020 7284 7384 or email admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk to register your interest Tickets: 020 7284 7384 www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk

Events

There has never been a better to time to become a Friend of the Jewish Museum. Following its exciting transformation, the new museum is an inspirational place for people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds to explore Jewish culture, heritage and identity.

Benefits include:– Free entry to the museum– Invitations to private views– Invitations to special Friends event– What’s On brochures and email updates.

To find out more about becoming a Friend visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/friends or call on 020 7284 7384.

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

Friends’ Event

At Home’ with Three Remarkable Anglo-Jewish FamiliesExclusively for Friends of the Jewish MuseumOur series of Armchair Tours given by Rachel Kolsky invites you to be ‘At Home’ with three distinguished Anglo-Jewish families whose names and influence are recognised throughout the world. Through these talks you will meet the families, related to each other in many instances via marriage, visit them at home and meet their friends.

For the Rothschild’s, Piccadilly became ‘Rothschild Row’ and Aylesbury, ‘Rothschildshire’ as, while they made their money in the City they spent it on extravagantly opulent homes in London’s West End and the country. A neighbour of theirs for many years, Moses Montefiore, the great financier and philanthropist , lived nearby in Park Lane and built his country estate in Ramsgate, Kent with a private mausoleum where both Moses and his wife are buried. The Sassoon family, nicknamed ‘The Rothschilds of the East’ included Sir Philip Sassoon whose homes included Trent Park and the theatrically decorated Port Lymphe.

Rothchilds Armchair tour Thurs 13 January, 7.30pmMontefiores Armchair tour Sunday 27th February, 2.30pmSassoons Armchair tour Thurs 17 March, 7.30pm

£10 each or £28 for all 3

Young Artists’ Craft Studio: Light up the Night Sunday 12 December, 2–4pmIt’s that time of year again – the days are cold and the nights are long…

This Hanukah join the Jewish Museum for a heart-warming workshop and learn how to make a beautiful lantern, inspired by our exhibition Morocco. You will get to take home with you a decorated lantern to light up those winter nights.Suitable for children aged 4 and over.Free with museum admission.

Young Artists’ Craft Studio: Mosaic WorkshopSunday 30 January, 2–4pmCreate a beautiful mosaic based on traditional Moroccan patterns, inspired by our exhibition Morocco. You will learn to design and make a door sign or picture to take home at the end of the workshop.

Suitable for children aged 6 and over.£5 per child.

The Drumming CircleSunday 20 February, 2pmJoin acclaimed musician Guy Schalom for an hour of drumming, singing and movement. Bring along your favourite adults and learn how to play together simple beats and songs from across the Middle East, North Africa and Andalusia, using a variety of percussions. Use one of the instruments provided or bring your own.

Suitable for children aged 5 and over.All children must be accompanied by an adult.Free with museum admission.

PlusKids Sunday 13 FebruaryJewish Book Week presents Little Bookniks at the Jewish Museum. A day dedicated to children’s literature for 4 –12 year olds including workshops, author sessions, face painting and more.

In association with The Jewish Museum and JCC for London

£15 one adult + one child (including admission to museum plus 1 session)£6 for each additional family member£3 for each additional session per person

Family Fun

Holocaust Memorial EventsTuesday 25 January, 7pmUntold Stories – The Rescue of Jews in Albania Join Dr Scarlett Epstein OBE in conversation with BBC reporter and writer Gabriel Partos about the little known story of the rescue of Jews in Albania during the Second World War. There will be a screening of Epstein’s film Back from The Brink and the Albanian Ambassador will be attending. £10 including free admission to the galleries.

Holocaust Memorial Day CeremonyThursday 27 January, 7pmThe Jewish Museum and the London Borough of Camden invite you to join us for an event to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz featuring a testimony from a survivor, candlelight ceremony and music.Free but advanced booking required www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

The World was Ours: The Jewish Legacy of Vilna (US, 2006)Thursday 3 February, 7pmThis evocative film tells the story of one of the most important pre-war Jewish communities in Europe, its subsequent confinement to the Vilna Ghetto and its complete demise by the end of the Second World War. £10 including free admission to the galleries.In partnership with the Lithuanian Embassy in London as part of the season “No simple stories”

Lithuanian logo

Portraits for Posterity14 January – 11 February Striking portraits of twenty survivors of the Nazi Holocaust now living in Britain by Matt Writtle.

Jewish Book Week presents Little Bookniks at the Jewish Museum.13 February Kids Sunday See Kids and Families for more details.

East End StorySunday 20 February 2011, 11amDiscover the streets where fact merges with fiction. Your guide, Rachel Kolsky, will include short passages by, amongst others, Zangwill, Wesker and Rachel Lichtenstein.Part of Jewish Book Week£12.50

Women of WorthSunday 13 March 2011, 11amTo mark International Women’s Day, explore and celebrate the lives of Jewish – and non-Jewish – women who made an impact on the Jewish community in London’s East End with Rachel Kolsky.£12.50

All event tickets include admission to the museum and Morocco: Photographs by Elias Harrus and Pauline Prior.

More from the Jewish Museum

Di Sheyne Milnerin – An Evening of Yiddish SongThursday 18 November, 7pm The premiere of Di Sheyne Milnerin Schubert’s great cycle of unrequited love, retold through Yiddish song. Featuring the creators of the acclaimed A Yiddish Winterreise, bass-baritone Mark Glanville with Alexander Knapp on the piano.£15 including free admission to the galleries.

Jewltide 4 December, 7.30pm A late night Hanukah party featuring music by Eran Baron Cohen, a ukulele orchestra and Yiddish bingo. £8/£10 on the door

In partnership with the JCC

East End Village Sunday 12 December, 11amExplore some of the lesser known Jewish sights with Blue Badge guide Rachel Kolsky on a walk from Mile End to Stepney Green. £12

A Walk of Jewish Firsts Sunday 9 January 2011, 11amHighlighting stories of Jewish firsts - a Lord Mayor, a Prime Minister, a Baronet and an MP. Hear their stories brought to life where it happened. £12

Cafe Why not visit the Jewish Museum kosher café for the full Moroccan experience and enjoy our special Moroccan menu. Treat yourself to a refreshing mint tea and a tasty tagine.

Alongside our special Moroccan menu will be all your usual favourites, including chicken soup, hot salt beef bagels and smoked salmon sandwiches. Plus teas, coffees, cakes and snacks.

Cafe/Shop

Shop Visit the shop and choose from a wide selection of Moroccan pieces, including jewellery, clothes, decorative ornaments - take a bit of Morocco home with you.

The shop also has a great range of Jewish related books, modern Judaica, gifts, toys and stationery.

Opening hoursMonday –Thursday 10am –5pmFriday 10am–2pmSaturday closed Sunday 10am–5pmPlease see website for Christmas opening hours

The Jewish MuseumRaymond Burton House129–131 Albert StreetCamden TownLondon NW1 7NB3 mins from Camden Town tube

Map

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk020 7284 7384admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk

Camden Town

Parkway

Iverness St

Delancey St

Albert StM

ornington Terrace

Chalk Farm

Rd

Arlington Rd

Bayham

St

Cam

den High S

treet

Camden Rd

Kentish

Town

Rd

“ My instinct is that an important new national institution is just about to be born” The Times, March 2010

The Jewish Museum reopened in March 2010, following a £10 million transformation. The new Jewish Museum explores and celebrates Jewish life and cultural diversity as part of the wider story of Britain.

In our galleries you will discover a huge variety of hands-on exhibits , objects, films, photography and personal stories that paint a vivid picture of one of Britain’s oldest minorities from 1066 until today.

Admission Adults £7 Concessions £6 Child (5–16) £3 Family ticket £17 for two adults and up to 4 childrenUnder 5s and Friends freeGroup bookings – groups of 10 people and plus get 10% offPrices include a voluntary donation for Gift Aid purposes.Admission is free to the Welcome Gallery, museum shop and café.

The Jewish Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Registered limited company no. 2655110, England & Wales. Registered office as above. Registered Charity no. 1009819 VAT registration no. 5645226 37. Accredited museum no.31

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