Sunday, December 17, 2006

Yom Limmud for Ester Gluck



a study day on Jewish responsibilities towards refugees

Sunday 17th December 2006
11.30 am to 5.00 pm

London Jewish Cultural Centre
Ivy House, 94-96 North End Road
London NW11 7HU

The Florence Melton Adult Mini School has created this study day in memory of Ester Gluck, Angela’s daughter. Ester had many passions—and support for refugees and displaced people was one such passion. In supporting them, Ester worked particularly hard in several projects throughout her life. Ester would often say that the Jewish experience of exile and refuge was “written all over our history”—and that calls for a response from us. Ester made a difference to very many people’s lives and so we chose to study our responsibility as Jews to refugees.

This Yom Limmud is groundbreaking in drawing together the stories of people seeking asylum in Britain and the work of organisations that represent them, within the framework of a study of Jewish history and values.

  • first-hand experiences of people seeking asylum in Britain
  • presentations from the Refugee Council and the London Detainees’ Support Group
  • Melton-style study of Jewish texts on the subject of refugees, with Melton faculty
  • lighting the hanukiyah to close the day



Cost: £25, including lunch, refreshments and materials, in advance (concessions available).
Monies raised will go to the charity being established to continue Ester Gluck’s work.
Places are limited and must be reserved. To book please contact:

Judy Trotter
Melton Ivy House
94-96 North End Road
London
NW11 7HU
Tel 020 8457 5028
Email Melton@ljcc.org.uk