City to honour Brighton and Hove’s Jewish heritage
The unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the home of Israel Samuel, the first recorded Jewish resident of Brighton, will form the centre piece of six-month of celebrations marking the 250 year anniversary of a Jewish presence in Brighton.
The unveiling of a blue plaque to mark the home of Israel Samuel, the first recorded Jewish resident of Brighton, will form the centre piece of six-month of celebrations marking the 250 year anniversary of a Jewish presence in Brighton.
Celebrations start on Sunday, May 8 with a guided bus tour and visit to Middle Street Synagogue followed by the London Jewish Male Voice Choir in concert at 6.45pm.
The blue plaque will be unveiled in the presence of dignitaries and local politicians at 22 East Street, Brighton at 10.40am on Thursday, July 14, by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex.
Other highlights will include bus tours, art exhibitions, workshops and open days at Middle Street Synagogue considered by many as having the most stunning building interior after the Royal Pavilion.
The celebrations will end on November 13 with a remembrance service at 4.15pm in the Middle Street Synagogue.
Sussex Jewish Representative Council president, Beryl Sharpe told a press conference held at Amex Sports stadium called by former MP and Defence Minister Ivor Caplin and addressed by Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Warren Morgan, that the city’s Jewish population now amounts to only 3,000 people, adding it was difficult to keep accurate number as many Jews no longer affiliate to a synagogue or community organisation.
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