| Type | Jewish educational charity |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Key people | Raymond Simonson, Chief Executive |
| Website | www.ljcc.org.uk |
The London Jewish Cultural Centre (LJCC; formerly the Spiro Institute) was a charitable organisation based (from 2005) at Ivy House, the former home of prima ballerina Anna Pavlova, in North End Road, Golders Green, London.[1] It provided an educational programme of courses, events and leisure activities.[2] In November 2014 it was announced that the London Jewish Cultural Centre would merge with JW3, the Jewish Community Centre London. JW3 and LJCC merged in March 2015, forming a single, enhanced organisation. The merged organisation runs a variety of events from the JW3 site on Finchley Road, London.
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History
The LJCC was previously known as the Spiro Institute. The Spiro Institute was created by Robin Spiro and his wife Nitza,[3][4] who was its Executive Director from 1983 to 1998.
Organisation
Louise Jacobs succeeded Trudy Gold as Chief Executive in 2011[5] and remained so until 31 January 2015, when she stepped down to be succeeded by Raymond Simonson, Chief Executive of JW3. Michael Marx was Chairman.[2]
Holocaust education
LJCC's Holocaust and Anti-Racism Education Department sought to fight prejudice and bigotry through education and to emphasise the relevance of the Holocaust for humanity as a whole. It ran educational programmes in the UK, and – under the auspices of the International Task Force for Holocaust Education – in Eastern Europe and in China. The Department also advised many organisations, including the BBC, on issues related to the Holocaust and racism.[6]
In January 2011, with the backing of Michael Gove, who was then Secretary of State for Education, the LJCC launched The Holocaust Explained, an education website for secondary school children.[7][8]
Art
The Centre held 97 paintings by the artist Yonia Fain (born 1913).[9]
References
- ^ Dysch, Marcus (18 September 2014). "Two cultural institutions with very different stories". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Exploring, Learning, Connecting at the London Jewish Cultural Centre". Background. London Jewish Cultural Centre. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "JW3 presents the inaugural annual Spiro lecture". Events. JW3. January 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ Rubinstein, William D; Jolles, Michael; Rubinstein, Hilary L., eds. (2011). Spiro, Robin Myer. p. 948. ISBN 9781403939104. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ Joseph, Anne (8 September 2011). "LJCC chief cooks up a cultural alternative". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Introduction: Holocaust and Anti-Racism Department". Holocaust & Anti-Racism. London Jewish Cultural Centre. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Elgot, Jessica (27 January 2011). "Michael Gove backs Holocaust study aid for schools". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "UK Envoy for post-Holocaust issues launches 'The Holocaust Explained' website". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Her Majesty's Government. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- ^ "London Jewish Cultural Centre". Your paintings: Uncovering the nation's art collection. BBC. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
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