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It has taken over 5000 years to prepare this exhibition!
For the past 30 years, the Jewish Way of Life travelling exhibition has been travelling throughout the UK, educating students and teachers about the Jewish religion and the history and practices of the Jewish people.
The exhibition is both informative and interactive.
What a terrific way to explain the Jewish Way of Life. It has been remarkable to see the interest of the school children as they learn about the artefacts on display. May it lead to greater understanding between people.
The exhibition includes descriptive and beautifully illustrated six foot display panels, a chuppah (model wedding canopy) and a sukkah (a temporary shelter, used during the festival of Sukkot) as well as a model torah and synagogue. Trained guides are on hand to assist visitors and worksheets are available to students.
- Artefact tables - all artefacts are designed to be touched and held.
Written by educators and designed by experts, JWOLE ensures that the teaching of Judaism fully supports all locally agreed syllabuses. The exhibition is a hands-on experience for all ages but is especially suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3.
The exhibition works best in public space: library, town hall, church to maximize its impact on the greater community.
The Board of Deputies recommends prospective teachers and schools wishing to host the exhibition work in tandem with the Local Education Authority and other local schools to raise community awareness and cover expenses.
On average the shipping and maintenance of the exhibition costs between £800-£1500 depending on the location and duration of the exhibition (maximum one month period).
For more details please contact the Education Projects Manager, The Board of Deputies of British Jews on 020 7543 5400 or email jewishwayoflife(at)bod.org.uk.
JWOLE Venues & Dates in 2010
- March Hull
- July Portsmouth
- August Oxford CCJ partnership project (tbc)
- October/November Glasgow CCJ partnership project (tbc)
New Learning Resources Printed
To compliment the success of Jewish Way of Life Exhibition (JWOLE), the Board of Deputies is now producing 'JWOLE Light' - a set of eight beautifully illustrated, fully laminated A1 posters, designed to explain the basics of Judaism to a non-Jewish audience. Topics covered include Keeping Kosher, Shabbat and Jewish Values. If you would like a set of the posters or you know anybody else that might, they're available now from the Board's Education Department for just £25 including P&P.
Please contact 
hannah.ashleigh@bod.org.uk for further details.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews is the representative body of the Jewish Community in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. It speaks authoritatively on behalf of Jews and Judaism and is committed to fighting racism and promoting understanding between faiths.