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University of Southampton
Joined February 2013
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Tomorrow! Don't forget to register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-only-…
#Event | Lecture: Not Only for Ourselves. Joseph Finlay on the Jewish Council for Racial Equality and British Jewish anti-racism | 🔗 Details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/not-only-… @ParkesInstitute October 27, 2026 | 6 pm GMT | October Books, Southampton #jewishstudies #BritishJews
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Our Summer 2026 Newsletter is live! Inside: new research, EHRI-UK updates, reflections from our Visiting Fellow, details about recent events, and much more. View here: sway.cloud.microsoft/Wm9jPo9… – at Southampton, England
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Congratulations to the Belarusian-Jewish Cultural Heritage Center, including our very own Claire Le Foll as historical advisor, on the launch of Shtetl, a new cultural strategy board game inspired by Jewish small towns in Eastern Europe. 🔗 Pre-order: kickstarter.com/projects/sht…
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This week, we honour Professor Joachim Schlör with an international conference on Jewish History and Culture Beyond Borders, taking place 11–12 June 2026 in Graz. southampton.ac.uk/parkes/new…
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It is with much sadness that the Parkes Institute marks the death of Richard Harries (1936–2026), former Bishop of Oxford. Here, Professor Tony Kushner reflects on his life, his relationship with James Parkes, & his lasting connection to the Institute. southampton.ac.uk/parkes/new…
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In 2024, Richard Harries joined Professor Neil Gregor to discuss James Parkes & items from the James Parkes collection @hartleyspecialc. The conversation records his deep knowledge of Parkes’ work and their shared commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue. youtu.be/0SFblQKSyxE
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Jewish history is closer than you think. 🗺️ Our PhD researcher Immy Tozer has created a digital map revealing Hampshire's hidden Jewish heritage — and the @dailyecho is talking about it.
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Interested in studying the Holocaust? We have a webinar tomorrow all about our MA in Holocaust studies 👇
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Want to find out more? Join us on 29 April for a webinar to learn about the course and ask your questions. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Our next event is the annual Howard Rein Memorial Lecture. Join Yair Wallach (@SOAS) for a talk on 'Ashkenazi Medical professionals in the Arab Middle East: Rethinking the stories we know' 📍 Avenue Campus & online 📅 Tues 5 May, 6pm (BST) eventbrite.co.uk/e/ashkenazi…
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Great to have @Baddiel in conversation with Devorah Baum at this year’s @ParkesInstitute Lecture. David discussed his bestselling memoir My Family, sharing reflections on grief, fame, Jewishness and cats. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a thought-provoking evening.
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Did you know we offer a range of free resources for students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about Jewish history and culture? From research materials to digital content, explore what’s available: southampton.ac.uk/research/i…
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Full house for the Parkes annual lecture, delivered this year by David Baddiel, in conversation with Devorah Baum!
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We've just released 10 final tickets for our event with @Baddiel tomorrow, grab them while you can 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-bad…
In case you missed it 👇 Grief. Fame. Jewishness. Cats. Erotic poetry. Join @Baddiel in conversation with Devorah Baum as he discusses his bestselling memoir 'My Family' at this year’s Parkes Lecture. 📅 21 April, 6:30pm 📍 Avenue Campus & online 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-bad…
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Crossing Borders: Transnational Perspectives on Life-Writing and Ego-Documents 14 April 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM University of Southampton, Highfield Campus Admission to the conference is free, but advance registration is required. Please register at lbilondon.ac.uk/crossing-bor…
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In case you missed it 👇 Grief. Fame. Jewishness. Cats. Erotic poetry. Join @Baddiel in conversation with Devorah Baum as he discusses his bestselling memoir 'My Family' at this year’s Parkes Lecture. 📅 21 April, 6:30pm 📍 Avenue Campus & online 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-bad…
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Want to find out more? Join us on 29 April for a webinar to learn about the course and ask your questions. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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