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'Lionel Elton: The Life and Times of an Eccentric Welsh Jewish Atheist' – 2 July 2021

From The Jewish History Association of South Wales:

"The Jewish History Association of South Wales would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our summer series of online talks. We will be holding three separate talks throughout July, the first of which is being held on Friday 2nd July at 11am.

'Lionel Elton: The Life and Times of an Eccentric Welsh Jewish Atheist'

Lionel was born in Grangetown, Cardiff in 1933. He will be talking about his ancestry which stretches back to Poland and Odessa, through to his family emigrating and what life was like growing up in Wales. Lionel is also a very accomplished musician and will be performing some pieces for us on the clarinet.

- so grab a beverage and a biscuit and join us for your elevenses!

Please register for Lionel’s talk at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82934261708?pwd=NjI2QlU3QmUxSEp4bVB4L1doSlF2Zz09

All of our online events are completely free.

At the end of each talk there will be a Q&A session where we can answer any questions you have about our speakers.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Laura Henley Harrison

Oral History Officer JHASW - Jewish History Association of South Wales"

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