Hidden Treasures
@seethetreasures.bsky.social
Celebrating archives across the UK telling the story of Jews and the Jewish community in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. https://linktr.ee/jewishhiddentreasures
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We are Hidden Treasures - a gateway to British archives with collections that explore the rich history of Jewish life in the UK and the Isle of Man, and the contribution of Jews to all regions and aspects of British life.
Find out more about us here: linktr.ee/jewishhidden...
We are Hidden Treasures - a gateway to British archives with collections that explore the rich history of Jewish life in the UK and the Isle of Man, and the contribution of Jews to all regions and aspects of British life.
Find out more about us here: linktr.ee/jewishhidden...
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An initial-word panel with a head, and a hare marking the beginning of Torah portion Bo (בֹּא)
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Torah; Italy (Florence); 1441-1467 CE; f.41v
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Torah; Italy (Florence); 1441-1467 CE; f.41v
January 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM
An initial-word panel with a head, and a hare marking the beginning of Torah portion Bo (בֹּא)
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Torah; Italy (Florence); 1441-1467 CE; f.41v
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Torah; Italy (Florence); 1441-1467 CE; f.41v
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LBI Film Club Double Feature LIVE ONLINE NOW! Free until 26 Jan 🎥
1/ THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH (2023)
2/ HANNAH COHEN’S HOLY COMMUNION (2012)
🎬 Stream both: lbilondon.ac.uk/casbah
✉️ Stay informed about our FREE online film screenings: lbilondon.ac.uk/mailing-list/
1/ THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH (2023)
2/ HANNAH COHEN’S HOLY COMMUNION (2012)
🎬 Stream both: lbilondon.ac.uk/casbah
✉️ Stay informed about our FREE online film screenings: lbilondon.ac.uk/mailing-list/
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 AM
LBI Film Club Double Feature LIVE ONLINE NOW! Free until 26 Jan 🎥
1/ THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH (2023)
2/ HANNAH COHEN’S HOLY COMMUNION (2012)
🎬 Stream both: lbilondon.ac.uk/casbah
✉️ Stay informed about our FREE online film screenings: lbilondon.ac.uk/mailing-list/
1/ THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH (2023)
2/ HANNAH COHEN’S HOLY COMMUNION (2012)
🎬 Stream both: lbilondon.ac.uk/casbah
✉️ Stay informed about our FREE online film screenings: lbilondon.ac.uk/mailing-list/
Jewish material can present unique challenges to those working with it.
This blog runs through some top tips for archivists and others working with Jewish material, including reading Hebrew and caring for sacred texts.
Read more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/an-intr...
#Blog #Archives
This blog runs through some top tips for archivists and others working with Jewish material, including reading Hebrew and caring for sacred texts.
Read more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/an-intr...
#Blog #Archives
An introduction to Jewish terminology for cataloguing - hiddentreasurenew
Workshop: Jewish terminology for cataloguing
celebratingjewisharchives.org
January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Jewish material can present unique challenges to those working with it.
This blog runs through some top tips for archivists and others working with Jewish material, including reading Hebrew and caring for sacred texts.
Read more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/an-intr...
#Blog #Archives
This blog runs through some top tips for archivists and others working with Jewish material, including reading Hebrew and caring for sacred texts.
Read more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/an-intr...
#Blog #Archives
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Final call for applications: the Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 invites PhD students working on German–Jewish history and culture to apply.
For full details and information on how to apply, please visit: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/fellowship
For full details and information on how to apply, please visit: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/fellowship
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Final call for applications: the Leo Baeck Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 invites PhD students working on German–Jewish history and culture to apply.
For full details and information on how to apply, please visit: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/fellowship
For full details and information on how to apply, please visit: www.lbilondon.ac.uk/fellowship
Do you need support to help preserve and showcase European Jewish heritage?
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants are now open for applications, including for collections management, exhibitions and digital heritage projects.
Find out more here: rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/...
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants are now open for applications, including for collections management, exhibitions and digital heritage projects.
Find out more here: rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/...
January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Do you need support to help preserve and showcase European Jewish heritage?
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants are now open for applications, including for collections management, exhibitions and digital heritage projects.
Find out more here: rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/...
Rothschild Foundation Hanadiv Europe grants are now open for applications, including for collections management, exhibitions and digital heritage projects.
Find out more here: rothschildfoundation.eu/grants-page/...
This photo shows the Bilboul family when they lived in Alexandria, Egypt. The image comes from Sephardi Voices UK and pictures the father of contributor Roger Bilboul.
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/al...
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/al...
January 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This photo shows the Bilboul family when they lived in Alexandria, Egypt. The image comes from Sephardi Voices UK and pictures the father of contributor Roger Bilboul.
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/al...
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/al...
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There’s still time to join us this week to hear from Immy Tozer about the newest #Hampshire project Historic Jewish Hampshire 🥳
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
@parkesinstitute.bsky.social @seethetreasures.bsky.social #JewishHistory
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
@parkesinstitute.bsky.social @seethetreasures.bsky.social #JewishHistory
January 12, 2026 at 9:02 AM
There’s still time to join us this week to hear from Immy Tozer about the newest #Hampshire project Historic Jewish Hampshire 🥳
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
@parkesinstitute.bsky.social @seethetreasures.bsky.social #JewishHistory
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
@parkesinstitute.bsky.social @seethetreasures.bsky.social #JewishHistory
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In Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) Moses encounters the presence of God in the burning bush. Just look at the dog! #ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th century; Spain, N.E.; f.10v
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th century; Spain, N.E.; f.10v
January 4, 2026 at 9:26 AM
In Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) Moses encounters the presence of God in the burning bush. Just look at the dog! #ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th century; Spain, N.E.; f.10v
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th century; Spain, N.E.; f.10v
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This practical workshop is designed for community archive and heritage groups and volunteers who want to learn the basics of conservation and care for textile collections.
It's free but spaces are limited, don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...
It's free but spaces are limited, don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...
Essentials of Collection Care for Community Archive Heritage Groups
A workshop for community groups interested in learning the basics of conservation and care for textile collections.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:34 AM
This practical workshop is designed for community archive and heritage groups and volunteers who want to learn the basics of conservation and care for textile collections.
It's free but spaces are limited, don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...
It's free but spaces are limited, don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/essentials...
Tate hold the world's largest archive of British art, including pieces, documents, photographs, and more recording Jewish participation, inspiration and influence in the cultural life of Britain.
Find out more about the archive and how to visit here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives/tat...
Find out more about the archive and how to visit here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives/tat...
Tate Archive - hiddentreasurenew
The Tate Archive is located at Tate Britain. It is open to the public and free to access. It contains a […]
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January 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Tate hold the world's largest archive of British art, including pieces, documents, photographs, and more recording Jewish participation, inspiration and influence in the cultural life of Britain.
Find out more about the archive and how to visit here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives/tat...
Find out more about the archive and how to visit here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives/tat...
This treasure is a portrait of Abigail Behrens held by @manhighgirls.bsky.social, which was founded in January 1874. Abigail is traditionally named as one of the school's founders.
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/ab...
#WomensEducation #JewishHistory #Archives
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/ab...
#WomensEducation #JewishHistory #Archives
January 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
This treasure is a portrait of Abigail Behrens held by @manhighgirls.bsky.social, which was founded in January 1874. Abigail is traditionally named as one of the school's founders.
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/ab...
#WomensEducation #JewishHistory #Archives
Find out more here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/treasures/ab...
#WomensEducation #JewishHistory #Archives
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MiDRASH Automatic Transcriptions of the Cairo Geniza Fragments.
#jewishstudies
mjsnow.hypotheses.org/20177
#jewishstudies
mjsnow.hypotheses.org/20177
MiDRASH Automatic Transcriptions of the Cairo Geniza Fragments
You can now use “Genizah Search Pro 3.6” as MiDRASH Automatic Transcriptions of the Cairo Geniza Fragments. According to the makers, “Genizah Search Pro is a powerful desktop application designed for ...
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January 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
MiDRASH Automatic Transcriptions of the Cairo Geniza Fragments.
#jewishstudies
mjsnow.hypotheses.org/20177
#jewishstudies
mjsnow.hypotheses.org/20177
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The beginning of Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) is separated from the end of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) with a box of red and gold.
#parashahpictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.39v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#parashahpictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.39v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The beginning of Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) is separated from the end of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) with a box of red and gold.
#parashahpictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.39v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#parashahpictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.39v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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After moving to London, she set up an antiques shop called "Edgware Antiques" in 1972 which traded for several decades
May her memory be a blessing
May her memory be a blessing
Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
Anne Frank stepsister and Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss dies aged 96
King Charles leads tributes to Holocaust education campaigner, who he met in 2022, saying he and Camilla ‘admired her deeply’
King Charles has paid tribute to Anne Frank’s stepsister, Eva Schloss, who has died at the age of 96.
The king, who danced with Schloss while visiting a Jewish community centre in north London in 2022, said he and Queen Camilla had “admired her deeply” and he was “privileged and proud” to have known her. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
After moving to London, she set up an antiques shop called "Edgware Antiques" in 1972 which traded for several decades
May her memory be a blessing
May her memory be a blessing
Join @harchivestrust.bsky.social for this look at Jewish Hampshire 👇
January is here and that can only mean one thing … the start of our 2026 webinar series 🥳
Kicking the series off we’ll be joined by Immy Tozer, who’ll be discussing the Historic Jewish Hampshire project
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
Please join us!
Kicking the series off we’ll be joined by Immy Tozer, who’ll be discussing the Historic Jewish Hampshire project
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 14th January
⏰ 7pm
hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/histo...
Please join us!
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Join @harchivestrust.bsky.social for this look at Jewish Hampshire 👇
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🎥 Catch up now on the Curators Roundtable that accompanies our current exhibition, Eldercide: Older Jews and the Holocaust
Curators Christine Schmidt, Dan Stone, and Roxy Moore explored the untold history of the experiences of elderly Jews during and after the Holocaust
Watch now:
Curators Christine Schmidt, Dan Stone, and Roxy Moore explored the untold history of the experiences of elderly Jews during and after the Holocaust
Watch now:
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January 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
🎥 Catch up now on the Curators Roundtable that accompanies our current exhibition, Eldercide: Older Jews and the Holocaust
Curators Christine Schmidt, Dan Stone, and Roxy Moore explored the untold history of the experiences of elderly Jews during and after the Holocaust
Watch now:
Curators Christine Schmidt, Dan Stone, and Roxy Moore explored the untold history of the experiences of elderly Jews during and after the Holocaust
Watch now:
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Yes, that's right! the ARA 2026 Conference will be in Glasgow! Dates 5th-7th August - find out more here www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-conference-2026-venue-dates-call-for-papers #ARA2026
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Yes, that's right! the ARA 2026 Conference will be in Glasgow! Dates 5th-7th August - find out more here www.archives.org.uk/news/ara-conference-2026-venue-dates-call-for-papers #ARA2026
We now have three Archivist in the Spotlight blogs 🎉
From audio treasures of Jewish music and the records of a Jewish festival to connecting with Sheffield's Jewish community, meet the archivists and read more about their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/
#NewBlogPost #ICYMI #Archives
From audio treasures of Jewish music and the records of a Jewish festival to connecting with Sheffield's Jewish community, meet the archivists and read more about their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/
#NewBlogPost #ICYMI #Archives
December 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
We now have three Archivist in the Spotlight blogs 🎉
From audio treasures of Jewish music and the records of a Jewish festival to connecting with Sheffield's Jewish community, meet the archivists and read more about their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/
#NewBlogPost #ICYMI #Archives
From audio treasures of Jewish music and the records of a Jewish festival to connecting with Sheffield's Jewish community, meet the archivists and read more about their work here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/
#NewBlogPost #ICYMI #Archives
A final Hanukkah Sameach for the eighth and last night of Hanukkah 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
Our last gift comes from the Brady Photographic Archive showing a Chanukah performance from The Brady Ramblers sometime in the 1950s-1960s.
#Hanukkah #OldPhotos #Archives
Our last gift comes from the Brady Photographic Archive showing a Chanukah performance from The Brady Ramblers sometime in the 1950s-1960s.
#Hanukkah #OldPhotos #Archives
December 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A final Hanukkah Sameach for the eighth and last night of Hanukkah 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
Our last gift comes from the Brady Photographic Archive showing a Chanukah performance from The Brady Ramblers sometime in the 1950s-1960s.
#Hanukkah #OldPhotos #Archives
Our last gift comes from the Brady Photographic Archive showing a Chanukah performance from The Brady Ramblers sometime in the 1950s-1960s.
#Hanukkah #OldPhotos #Archives
Hanukkah Sameach! We're travelling to Scotland for Hanukkah nights six and seven 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 🕯
Our friends at The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre have sent us this programme for a Chanukah service at Garnethill Synagogue, where the centre is now housed...
Our friends at The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre have sent us this programme for a Chanukah service at Garnethill Synagogue, where the centre is now housed...
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hanukkah Sameach! We're travelling to Scotland for Hanukkah nights six and seven 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 🕯
Our friends at The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre have sent us this programme for a Chanukah service at Garnethill Synagogue, where the centre is now housed...
Our friends at The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre have sent us this programme for a Chanukah service at Garnethill Synagogue, where the centre is now housed...
Hanukkah Sameach! Here's another Hanukkah gift for the third night 🕯🕯🕯
Our friends at Liverpool Libraries and Information Services sent us this preparation memo from Liverpool Jewish Youth and Community Centre's Chanukah celebrations in 1976.
Was anyone there?
#Hanukkah #Archives
Our friends at Liverpool Libraries and Information Services sent us this preparation memo from Liverpool Jewish Youth and Community Centre's Chanukah celebrations in 1976.
Was anyone there?
#Hanukkah #Archives
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Someone once described it to me as the Jewish equivalent of Glastonbury - and they weren’t wrong"
Our second Hanukkah gift is our third Archivist in the Spotlight 🕯🕯 Martin Devereux tells us about his work with Limmud.
Read it here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/archivi...
#Hanukkah
Our second Hanukkah gift is our third Archivist in the Spotlight 🕯🕯 Martin Devereux tells us about his work with Limmud.
Read it here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/archivi...
#Hanukkah
Archivist in the Spotlight: Preserving Limmud’s Story with Martin Devereux - hiddentreasurenew
Our third Archivist in the Spotlight blog follows Martin Devereux who has just finished cataloguing, archiving and digitising material collected over the […]
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December 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"Someone once described it to me as the Jewish equivalent of Glastonbury - and they weren’t wrong"
Our second Hanukkah gift is our third Archivist in the Spotlight 🕯🕯 Martin Devereux tells us about his work with Limmud.
Read it here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/archivi...
#Hanukkah
Our second Hanukkah gift is our third Archivist in the Spotlight 🕯🕯 Martin Devereux tells us about his work with Limmud.
Read it here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/blog/archivi...
#Hanukkah
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In parashah Mikeitz (מִקֵּץ) Joseph interprets Pharoah's dream of seven fat cows swallowed by seven lean cows, & seven fat ears of grain swallowed by seven lean ears. #ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; f.7r
BL Add 27210; 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; f.7r
December 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In parashah Mikeitz (מִקֵּץ) Joseph interprets Pharoah's dream of seven fat cows swallowed by seven lean cows, & seven fat ears of grain swallowed by seven lean ears. #ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; f.7r
BL Add 27210; 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; f.7r