The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson led the celebration of Chanukah in Trafalgar Square on Monday evening, attended by over 5,000 Londoners. The Jewish community in London gather each year in one of London’s most iconic venues to light Europe’s largest menorah, standing at 18ft tall. The menorah will remain in the square for the …
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Apr 04
Boris Johnson to meet Jewish Voters
Boris Johnson is set to meet Jewish voters in his bid to be re-elected Mayor of London. Hosted by the London Jewish Forum, the Breakfast meeting will be an opportunity for Boris to engage with Jewish Londoners on the many issues that affect the capital’s community. The Forum will take place on the 17th of …
Apr 04
Ken Livingstone to Meet Jewish Voters
The Labour Party Candidate for Mayor of London Ken Livingstone will meet with Jewish voters to discuss their concerns ahead of the May 3rd Mayoral and Assembly elections. The lunchtime event, hosted by the London Jewish Forum will take place in a central London venue on the 24th of April. Ken Livingstone said, “I’m looking …
Mar 30
Siobhan Benita to tour Jewish Care
The London Jewish Forum is pleased to host Independent candidate for Mayor of London Siobhan Benita at Jewish Care on the 4th of April. Siobhan will take a tour of Jewish Care’s state of the art Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus, meeting with residents and community centre users. This will be followed by a roundtable …
Mar 20
Liberal Democrat Candidate for Mayor Brian Paddick to meet Jewish Voters
*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE* Brian Paddick, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London will meet with Jewish voters on the 20th of April to talk about the issues that affect the Jewish Community in London. The Breakfast Forum will be hosted by the London Jewish Forum and members of the community can …
Dec 27
2012 LONDON ELECTION CANDIDATES DEBATE AT JEWISH FESTIVAL
The London Jewish Forum will host the first public debate of the 2012 London Elections at the annual Jewish cultural and educational gathering, Limmud. Brian Paddick, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Mayor of London, Conservative Andrew Boff AM, Labour Assembly Member Val Shawcross, and Green Party Candidate A.M. Poppy will debate London’s future on the …
Dec 06
MAYOR TO CELEBRATE CHANUKAH IN THE SQUARE
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson will be the guest of honour at the official Menorah lighting in Trafalgar Square to celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. The annual event will take place on the 20th of December at 6pm, marking the 1st night of the eight day festival. Londoners and visitors of all …