Join us for 6 weekly sessions.

Angels of History makes space for Jewish people to connect and have dialogue about the most pressing issues that impact us now.

We are hosting a series of small discussion groups online which are run by experienced facilitators and give you the opportunity to connect, to vent and to learn about what it might mean to be Jewish now.   

We are running this as a series of six weekly sessions which participants sign up for in one block. We invite you to join all the sessions.

Dates

• Wednesday, 13th November

• Wednesday, 20th November

• Wednesday, 27th November

• Wednesday, 4th December

• Wednesday, 11th December

• Wednesday, 18th December

All sessions take place online using Zoom between 6.30pm and 8.00pm (GMT).

Overview of the Sessions

Week 1: Setting the Scene
Establishing our stories and perspectives

Week 2: Diaspora and Zionism
Exploring our Jewishness in context: Israel, Palestine, and the World

Week 3: Antisemitism and Silence
Breaking through isolation

Week 4: Overcoming Polarisation
Family and community tensions

Week 5: Tools for Dialogue
Holding the centre through difficult conversations

Week 6: Looking Ahead
Dreaming the future together

How many people will attend?

Each cohort is between 5-7 people and we really encourage you to join for the whole block as this is important for the cohesion and growth of the group.

How long is each session?

Each session is 90 mins and there is a mix of time for sharing and for listening to each other. There are six sessions in total to attend.

Reserve your place

What does it mean to be Jewish now?

Being Jewish at this moment presents challenges and complexity. Conversations about our Jewishness especially post Oct 7th and in relation to antisemitism, Israel, Palestine and Zionism can be hard to have and are often polarised. There can be rifts in families and difficult conversations between partners and friends. Often there is silence too in workplaces and organisations which compounds feelings of isolation. There is a tendency not to put the difficult issues on the table.

We have heard from many of you that you need space to reflect, connect and look towards a better future together as Jews and people with Jewish ancestry. We invite you to join us in a series of autumn sessions to plant seeds of dialogue.

What will we do together?

Sharing and listening - We will gather together and hear each other’s personal stories and reflections in an open and non-judgmental way supported by experienced facilitators.

Exercises and tools - We also will offer simple tools and use creative methods to support you to have better conversations and feel more confident in your interactions with others when it comes to how you express your Jewishness.

Who is this for?

We welcome people with the full diversity of Jewish backgrounds and identities. We also welcome people to self-select as Jews or those with Jewish ancestry.

We run our groups with an awareness of the different histories of Askenazi and Sephardi Jews and have lived experience of both groups in the team.

It is critical to our work that we create a safe space for different Jewish perspectives to be expressed and heard. We welcome people from across the political and religious spectrum and are keen to bring a range of views and perspectives into our sessions. We want our sessions to be spaces where people can communicate courageously from different perspectives.

How much does it cost?

We believe in making our sessions accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we’re offering a sliding pay scale.

Sliding Scale Options:

Supporter: £250 – Helps cover costs for others

Sustainer: £150 – Covers your participation

Community: £80 – For those needing some financial support

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you’re unable to pay the minimum but would like to attend, just drop us a message—we’re happy to have you with us.

Accessibility and Belonging

We want to ensure that our sessions are fully accessible and inclusive. If you have any access needs or need any adaptations please do let us know when you sign or contact us. We also ask you to share any access needs when you book.

We ask all participants to agree to a shared set of principles which we will send you in advance which support a caring environment for our work together. These principles ensure that everyone is treated with respect, and the space remains supportive, open, and constructive.o add more details about your site, a customer quote, or to talk about important news.

Any questions?

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions.