Friday Morning Talk: The British Jewry Book of Honour – With Lola and Ronnie Fraser

Join us for our Friday morning talk by Lola and Ronnie Fraser, who will be talking about the British Jewry Book of Honour – 100 years on. Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.  

The British Jewry Book of Honour was published 100 years ago and lists the names of approximately 50,000 Jews who served in the British Forces during the First World War. Of that number, more than 2000 Jews died fighting for Britain, in the conflict. Compiled from names given to the Jewish Chaplains, the most senior, Rev Michael Adler sent the names to be published weekly in the Jewish Chronicle. From this, the book was compiled and published after the end of the war.

To mark Armistice Day, Lola and Ronnie Fraser will be speaking about the book, how it came into being and then telling the stories of three Jews from the 2,500 who served in the RFC in the First World War and went on to serve with the RAF in the Second World War.

Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.  

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.

Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.

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