We are proud to mark the UK’s first nationwide Jewish Culture Month (16 May – 15 June 2026).
Initiated by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, this major new festival brings together more than 100 events across the country, spanning art, history, food, music, and comedy. It offers a timely opportunity to engage with the richness and diversity of British Jewish life.
For the Leo Baeck Institute London, Jewish Culture Month closely reflects our core mission. We are dedicated to the study and preservation of German-speaking Jewish history and culture, and to presenting this heritage in its full depth and complexity. Jewish history is not only a history of persecution, but also one of intellectual creativity, cultural exchange, and lasting contribution.
The histories we preserve are part of a living legacy that has shaped modern cultural life, including here in the UK. This month provides an important moment to reach wider audiences and to highlight how histories of migration, resilience, and creativity continue to inform the present.
Cultural initiatives such as this can foster dialogue, challenge misconceptions, and build connections across communities. We are pleased to stand alongside partners across the UK, including JW3 and the British Library, in supporting this first nationwide celebration.
Explore the full programme and find out how to take part: https://jewishculturemonth.org.uk/
