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Hanukkah celebrations begins for city’s Jewish community

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah – also spelt ‘Chanukah’ –  has begun for Judaism’s faithful followers across the world, and it’s no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The first such annual celebrations since the national lockdown restrictions were eased, the region’s Jewish community are able to mark the eight-day ‘Festival of Light’ making full use of synagogues once again this…

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Isata Kanneh-Mason is coming to B:Music venue Town Hall Birmingham on Thursday 25 November

INTERVIEW: Emerging classical star Isata Kanneh-Mason set to wow audiences in Birmingham

 One of the UK’s most exciting young classical musicians will perform at Town Hall, a B:Music venue, for the very first time later this month. Isata Kanneh-Mason – who is the eldest of the seven musically prodigious Kanneh-Mason siblings – has won a place on ECHO’s Rising Stars touring series for the 2021-22 season, during…

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Jewish West Midlands community leader Ruth Jacobs lighting a candle at Birmingham Central Synagogue

INTERVIEW: Ruth Jacobs on celebrating Hanukkah in Birmingham during COVID-19

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah – also spelt ‘Chanukah’ –  began last night for Judaism’s faithful followers across the world and indeed, in Birmingham and the West Midlands too. While festivities are less visible and quieter than usual due to national coronavirus restrictions, the region’s Jewish community continues to persevere and is marking the eight-day…

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Ruth Jacobs lights a menorah candle in Birmingham on the first night of Hanukkah

Hanukkah begins for Birmingham’s Jewish community amid COVID-19 restrictions

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah – also spelt ‘Chanukah’ –  began last night for Judaism’s faithful followers across the world, and it was no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. While festivities are less visible and quieter than usual due to national coronavirus restrictions, the region’s Jewish community continues to persevere and is marking the…

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Farisai Dzemwa is hosting a domestic violence awareness event online

Wolverhampton woman raising domestic violence awareness through lived experience

An inspiring woman from Wolverhampton is hosting an online event to raise awareness about domestic violence, both towards women and men. Farisai Dzemwa, 48, who herself suffered years of abuse in her homeland, is hoping the virtual workshop will help those struggling with physical and psychological abuse from a spouse, partner or family member.

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Joshua Williams is a writer, presenter, social justice activist and brand ambassador

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | INTERVIEW: Joshua Williams

Proud Brummie Joshua Williams is a journalist, broadcaster, presenter and ambassador for several high-profile community initiatives and corporate brands. He’s also been crowned Mr Birmingham, is an avid fundraising fashionista, a vocal social activist and was elected President at his university’s student guild – and he’s still only 22. We caught up with him to find…

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