Edinburgh’s Jewish History

Speaker: Professor Joe Goldblatt Edinburgh has a rich history of Jewish worship, with the presence of Judaism in the city tracing back to the seventeenth century. Join Professor Joe Goldblatt – chair of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association – for a fascinating insight into the places and people that have formed…

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1pm - 2pm
15th August
Free, but pre-booking is essential. Click on More information for booking details.
The main entrance has 4 steps. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift and no ramp. There is level access from the main entrance to the castle gardens and the outdoor accessible toilets

Speaker: Professor Joe Goldblatt

Edinburgh has a rich history of Jewish worship, with the presence of Judaism in the city tracing back to the seventeenth century. Join Professor Joe Goldblatt – chair of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association – for a fascinating insight into the places and people that have formed part of Edinburgh’s Jewish communities over the past four centuries.

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Just Festival

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The Just Festival creates a space for dialogue and platforms for engagement in local, national and international questions of social justice, equality and identity, both from the religious and non-religious perspectives. In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it celebrates humanity in all its differences, promoting the exploration of new perspectives with the aim of reducing religious, political and social intolerance.

Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, The City of Edinburgh Council

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Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Our vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.

We welcome visitors to our nine major visitor attractions: the City Art Centre; Lauriston Castle; Museum of Childhood; Museum of Edinburgh; Nelson Monument; People’s Story; Queensferry Museum; Scott Monument and Writers’ Museum.

We house rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life of Scotland’s Capital. Our venues also boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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