Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain Blog

AJEX is holding an online Service of Commemoration to recognise the immense contribution of British Jewish Servicemen and Women at 11.00 am on Sunday 28th June 2020. We want as many people from the community to join us as possible for this important opportunity to honour their memory. The virtual ceremony will include a keynote address from Sir Malcolm Rifkind and feature, amongst others, Rabbi (Major) Reuben Livingstone (Jewish Chaplain to HM Forces and Honorary Chaplain to AJEX), Mike Bluestone (AJEX JMA National Chairman), Marie Van der Zyl (President of the Board of Deputies), serving personnel from HM Armed forces Jewish community and readings from young students. Thanks to Michael Kaye for letting us know about this.

AJEX: One Hundred Years of Service - Armed Forces Week Talk for Friends and Patrons Join Ron Shelley MBE, AJEX Vice President, and the Jewish Museum London for a talk to commemorate Armed Forces Week for Friends and Patrons. Celebrate and explore 100 years of service through the stories of 3 Jewish heroes and learn about their struggles and sacrifice. Friday, 26 June 2020 13:00 To book, please go to https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/event/ajex-one-hundred-years-of-service-armed-forces-week-talk-for-friends-and-patrons/?mc_cid=b9d51ae797&mc_eid=9d345d0677