Open House Festival

Chabad-Lubavitch of Islington

religious

Not known, 2003

1-3 Elliott's Place, N1 8HX

Visit Islington’s one and only synagogue. Discover fascinating local Jewish history, an art gallery and much more besides.

Getting there

Tube

Angel, Highbury & Islington

Train

Essex Road, Highbury & Islington, Canonbury

Bus

341, 38, 476, 73, 19, 43

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

There is a step up from the pavement to the entrance, which itself is quite narrow, and not wheelchair accessible

What you can expect

A warm welcome to our tranquil space, bright and air-conditioned, large windows letting in light, with artworks around the walls.

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Drop in activities

Sun 22 Sep

10:00–17:30

Drop in: Self-guided tour

Drop into Chabad-Lubavitch Islington and talk to the Rabbi, look at the art on display and enjoy a Kosher snack.

10:30–10:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

11:10–11:20

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Heritage Trail

Discover how much a migrant and religious minority community has contributed to the history and culture of Islington.

11:30–11:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

12:10–12:20

Drop in: Talk on art at Ein Sof Gallery

The Ein Sof Gallery exhibits contemporary work by artists of Jewish background and celebrates Jewish culture, identity and history.

12:30–12:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

14:10–14:20

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Heritage Trail

Discover how much a migrant and religious minority community has contributed to the history and culture of Islington.

14:30–14:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

15:10–15:20

Drop in: Talk on art at Ein Sof Gallery

The Ein Sof Gallery exhibits contemporary work by artists of Jewish background and celebrates Jewish culture, identity and history.

15:30–15:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

16:30–16:50

Drop in: Talk on Jewish Practice, Culture and Community

Learn about the Jewish faith, its manifestation in religious practice and culture and about our role in Islington's community.

About

Jewish Islington: Culture, Practice and History

Come to Chabad Islington and hear from the Rabbi about Jewish culture and practice in the borough; as a bonus, ask him any questions you like! Learn about our community work and you can try out Kosher snacks too.

In addition you will have the chance to look at the art on display in the Ein Sof Gallery, which Chabad hosts, with a constantly changing selection of works by contemporary Jewish artists. And you can learn about the many people of Jewish faith and heritage who have lived in Islington with fascinating insights from the Jewish Heritage Trail by those involved in researching the project. As a take away, you will get a fold-up self-guided tour brochure of the Jewish Heritage Trail which you can enjoy any time.

Online presence

www.jewishislington.co.uk

twitter.com/chabadislington

www.facebook.com/groups/chabadislington

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