Jews and Gentlemen

Location: Jw3

Time: info@jw3.org.uk for more details

Jews and Gentlemen with Trudy Gold
Wednesdays 18 October – 13 December, 10.30am-12.30pm,
£20 per session | £120 for the course
On the 100 year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration this course will examine Anglo Jewry from 1066 to 1656.

Chanukah Balfour

Location: London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A Chanukah Balfour event

Balfour at 100: Britain Israel and Palestine

Location: Cambridge

Time: tamiro@standwithus.com for more details

Understanding the Balfour declaration: This event will include a panel of members who support and oppose the Balfour declaration to try and gain a better perspective about this historic event.

Balfour speaker and reception

Location: South London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A speaker will deliver a talk on the Balfour Declaration, which will be followed by a catered reception for the community.

Zemel Choir Concert- Hatikvah

Location: North London

Time: tickets@zemelchoir.org for more details

100 Years since the Balfour Declaration- Music from the State of Israel including folksongs, popular songs and favourite Israeli melodies. The music will be supported by a unique performance of a silent film from 1930's Germany which encouraged German Jews to emigrate to Israel. Performed with choral and instrumental accompaniment, including authentic melodies from the era of silent film. Featuring professional musicians from the Wallace Ensemble

Balfour Declaration: the High Point of Christian Zionism? – Melanie Phillips

Location: Houses of Parliament

Time: office@zionist.org.uk for more details

Melanie Phillips will discuss the factors that led to the Declaration and whether it marked the high point of Christian Zionism

whose land? uk premiere

Location: Shoreditch

Time: info@uklfi.com for more details

A Documentary Film directed by Hugh Kitson followed by a Q & A with the Director. A century after the Balfour Declaration of November 1917 the argument over the Land of Israel rages on. Do the Jewish people have historic and legal rights? If so, when and where did they originate? The film examines the legitimacy of the State of Israel and the conflicting claims of the Palestinians and of the Jewish People to the Land.

Whose land? uk premiere

Location: Shoreditch

Time: info@uklfi.com for more details

A Documentary Film directed by Hugh Kitson followed by a Q & A with the Director. A century after the Balfour Declaration of November 1917 the argument over the Land of Israel rages on. Do the Jewish people have historic and legal rights? If so, when and where did they originate? The film examines the legitimacy of the State of Israel and the conflicting claims of the Palestinians and of the Jewish People to the Land.

From Balfour to Independence: A tale of two Declarations

Location: Hull

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

From Balfour to independence a tale of two declarations.

100 Years Since Balfour: Challenges then and now

Location: HAMPSTEAD, NW3

Time: info@yachad.org.uk for more details

A panel discussion, exploring both the historical context of the Balfour Declaration, the challenges it presented at the time and the challenges it presents today, as well as the role of the UK in the region 100 years on.

The Balfour Declaration and the State of Israel

Location: Hull

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

The Balfour Declaration and the State of Israel.
The Hull Representative Council will host a guest speaker followed by light refreshments.

Does the Balfour Declaration still matter?

Location: Elstree and borehamwood

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A lecture and discussion titled "Does the Balfour Declaration still matter?' What is the future of the Israeli-British government relations? Baroness Deech will provide an insight into the relationship between the two governments and asks what role to British Jews have, if any, in the relationship.

Beyond the Balfour Declaration

Location: London

Time: tamiro@standwithus.com for more details

Lord Leslie Turnberg, who recently opened the debate on the Balfour Declaration in the House of Lords, will navigate the complex history of the Middle East since the Balfour Declaration, will detail what a future agreement might look like and what steps are needed to begin the process.

Why did Lord Balfour support the Balfour Declaration?

Location: UCL

Time: info@jhse.org for more details

JHSE Presidential Lecture by Prof. Philip Alexander

A Commemoration of the Balfour Centenary in Northern Ireland

Location: Northern Ireland

Time: nifriendsofisrael@ymail.com for more details

A commemoration of the Balfour Centenary with music, presentations and a celebration of a century's connection between Northern Ireland and Israel

Royal Albert Hall Balfour Celebration

Location: RoyaL Albert Hall

Time: info@balfour100.org for more details

This amazing evening will be a mix of music, song and drama as we discover and follow the partnerships and personalities that were key to the issuing of the Balfour Declaration.

Celebrating Balfour 100 in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham

Time: westmidlandsfriendsofisrael@gmail.com for more details

An opportunity to hear Dr Charles Landau speak about the Balfour Declaration

What it certainly was, and what it definitely was not

Location: Birmingham

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

What is certainly was, and what it definitely was not. With Charles Landau.

How Hamas and Fatah Diverge on Balfour

Location: London

Time: freda@hgss.org.uk for more details

TIME: 10:15
TOPIC: How Hamas and Fatah Diverge on Balfour
SPEAKER: Elliot Jager, diaspora affairs editor at The Jerusalem Report, former editorial page editor at The Jerusalem Post , editorial director of www.balfour100.com, and author of the just-released The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict, examines how the Islamic Resistance Movement/Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood differs from the Palestinian National Liberation Movement or Fatah regarding the idea of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.” Elliot’s book will be available for purchase £13.

The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict by Elliot Jager is also available online, at select brick & mortar bookshops or from the publisher’s website: https://www.gefenpublishing.com/product.asp?productid=2298

Balfour 100 lectures

Location: Hertfordshire

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Balfour 100 lectures. The speaker is Rebbetzin Ilana Epstein, who is part of the US Living and Learning department. She will run two sessions around different aspects of the Balfour Declaration.

Balfour 100 Lunch

Location: Wembley

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A Balfour themed lunch for the community together with a guest speaker.

Rabbinic reactions to the Balfour Declaration

Location: Finchley

Time: office@kinloss.org.uk for more details

How did rabbis react to the religious messages and opportunities that spring from the Declaration? Rabbi Michael Laitner of Finchley (Kinloss) Synagogue and US Living & Learning will lead an analysis of some primary sources and their lessons for today.

Reform Judaism’s Embrace of Balfour

Location: London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

TIME: 9:15 (an hour before services)
TOPIC: Reform Judaism’s Embrace of Balfour

SPEAKER: Elliot Jager, diaspora affairs editor at The Jerusalem Report, former editorial page editor at The Jerusalem Post , editorial director of www.balfour100.com, and author of the just-released The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict looks at the Reform movement’s attitude toward the idea of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.” Synagogue will process £13 book purchase after Shabbat.

The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict by Elliot Jager is also available online, at select brick & mortar bookshops or from the publisher’s website: https://www.gefenpublishing.com/product.asp?productid=2298

Talk on Balfour 100

Location: Norwich

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A Shabbat talk and lunch

What it certainly was, and what it definitely was not

Location: Hendon

Time: balfour100commmittee@gmail.com for more details

What it certainly was, and what it definitely was not. With Charles Landau.

The british & the Jews: From the Balfour Declaration to Not Bombing Auschwitz

Location: North London

Time: office@nnls-masorti.org.uk for more details

Professor Michael Cohen and Professor Colin Shindler in conversation. Please see www.nnls-masorti.org.uk for details.

Balfour Shabbat

Location: Manchester

Time: office@menorah.org.uk for more details

See downloaded brochure

Balfour celebration with a dinner

Location: Catford

Time: chairman@catfordsynagogue.org.uk for more details

Celebrate the Balfour 100 celebration with a Dinner on Saturday 4th November. Professor Michael Berkowitz (Professor of Modern Jewish History) of UCL will be our key note speaker.

Balfour Shabbat- Coffee and Conversation

Location: London

Time: gayle@hgss.org.uk for more details

Join Simon Johnson, CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, who will tell the "Full Story of the Balfour Declaration" in a relaxed format over coffee during the Shabbat morning service. Part of the popular Coffee and Conversation series.

Balfour Shabbat, Hashkamah Kiddush

Location: London

Time: gayle@hgss.org.uk for more details

After the early morning service, Simon Johnson, CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, will speak on how religious Zionists reacted to the Balfour Declaration. A fascinating 10 minute talk over a very enjoyable kiddush.

Balfour Shabbat Friday Night

Location: London

Time: gayle@hgss.org.uk for more details

A D'var Torah given by Simon Johnson, CEO of the Jewish Leadership Council, following the Friday night service on the key role played by Chief Rabbi Hertz in the finalising of the Balfour Declaration and the lessons from the Torah which he shared with the Government.

The Promise- A Rehearsed Play Reading

Location: JW3

Time: info@jw3.org.uk for more details

November 2, 1917. The Balfour Declaration is signed, signalling the British government’s support for a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Politics, religion and love collide with explosive effect in Ben Brown’s acclaimed play about the origins of Israel. Directed by Richard Beecham. This event will be followed by a panel discussion with the writer and other speakers.

What did Churchill really think of the Jews?

Location: LSJS

Time: info@lsjs.ac.uk for more details

A special lecture by Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum sharing Churchill's views.

Alpha Epsilon Pi Celebrates Balfour 100

Location: London

Time: julian@aepi.org for more details

AEPi, the global Jewish fraternity, commemorates the Balfour Declaration with a celebration of Great Britain’s role in realizing the Zionist dream.

B’nai B’rith- First Lodge of England

Location: London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A Balfour Declaration commemorative event including an introduction, lighting of menorah, letter to Lord Rothschild and brief background, 20 minute film, panel of speakers including the Chairs of Conservative and Labour Friends of Israel, plus others.

Balfour 100: What What responsibilities do British Jews have towards Palestinian human rights?

Location: North London

Time: graham@uknif.org for more details

An evening with Israeli NGO Yesh Din, which is the primary Israeli NGO providing legal advocacy for
protecting Palestinians' human rights in the West Bank.

Isle of Man Friends of Israel

Location: Isle of Man

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

The Jewish community in the Isle of Man is organisation a talk on the Balfour Declaration followed by a reception.

Balfour shabbat service

Location: London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

A Balfour shabbat service, speaker, together with a bumper kiddush in honour of Balfour 100.

Face to face with the Balfour Declaration

Location: West London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Face to face with the Balfour Declaration: a panel discussion.

World: A Letter From London + Live stream of the Balfour Centenary Lecture by Simon Schama

Location: JW3

Time: info@jw3.org.uk for more details

To mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration we are delighted to present the world premiere of a new film about the world-changing letter, and a live stream of Simon Schama's lecture on the details and background that led to the signing of the iconic Balfour Declaration.

From Balfour to the Mukataa

Location: North London

Time: office@nnls-masorti.org.uk for more details

Elliot Jager, diaspora affairs editor at The Jerusalem Report, former editorial page editor at The Jerusalem Post and author of the just-released The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict, examines today’s Arab opposition to the idea of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine.”

From Balfour to Mukataa

Location: North London

Time: execdirector@nnls-masorti.org.uk for more details

TIME: 8 PM
TOPIC: From Balfour to the Mukataa

SPEAKER: Elliot Jager, diaspora affairs editor at The Jerusalem Report, former editorial page editor at The Jerusalem Post , editorial director of www.balfour100.com, and author of the just-released The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict places today’s Arab opposition to the idea of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine” in context.
£13 for book

The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict by Elliot Jager is also available online, at select brick & mortar bookshops or from the publisher’s website: https://www.gefenpublishing.com/product.asp?productid=2298

Balfour Centenary Lecture

Location: London

Time: info@balfour100lecture.com for more details

On 1st November, renowned historian, Simon Schama will deliver a guest lecture marking the centenary of the Balfour Declaration.

Balfour 100 Day

Location: North London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Marking Balfour 100 with a high profile speaker and dinner.

A night of celebration in Manchester

Location: Manchester

Time: manchesterBalfour100@gmail.com for more details

A night to mark the centenary of the Balfour Declaration and recognise Manchester's unique role in its signing.

Balfour for millennials, generation Z (and their grandparents)

Location: Golders Green

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

TIME: 8.00pm prompt
FEE: £7.50 (Light refreshments)
To book your tickets, please go to United Synagogue Member Portal

SPEAKER: : Elliot Jager, diaspora affairs editor at The Jerusalem Report, former editorial page editor at The Jerusalem Post , editorial director of www.balfour100.com, and author of the just-released The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict explains what people born after the invention of colour television should know about the Arab-Israel conflict.
Elliot’s book will be available for purchase at £13

The Balfour Declaration: 67 Words, 100 Years of Conflict by Elliot Jager is also available online, at select brick & mortar bookshops or from the publisher’s website: https://www.gefenpublishing.com/product.asp?productid=2298

Identity – Being British and Jewish 100 years after Balfour

Location: NORTHWOOD

Time: admin@npls.org.uk for more details

Join Arzenu UK, formerly Pro-Zion, and the Alliance of Progressive Judaism's Israel Desk for a celebration of the centenary of the Balfour declaration. We are privileged to have two great speakers in conversation with each other: Matthew Gould and Lord Finkelstein. Matthew and Daniel will discuss what does it mean to be British and Jewish 100 years after the Balfour declaration.

Jewish Care Connect

Location: London

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Two Balfour Centenary events each with speakers at Connect centres.

The Balfour Declaration

Location: jw3

Time: info@jw3.org.uk for more details

JW3, and the Jewish Chronicle in partnership with Balfour 100 bring you a distinguished panel look at how the Balfour Declaration has shaped the Middle East and global politics over the past century.
Panel includes:
Tim Marshall
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman
Baroness Neville-Jones
Stephen Pollard, chair

Please note that this is a partner event organised by JW3 and Jewish Chronicle and as such your data will be held by both organisations

Balfour 100 Day

Location: North london

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Activities for young children and families including a souk with a range of different stalls.

A Balfour Centenary Ceremony

Location: West End

Time: dfox@theus.org.uk for more details

A Ceremony celebrating 100 years of the Balfour Declaration with VIP speakers and choral pieces.
RSVP is essential

Balfour Commemorated

Location: Loughton

Time: for more details

Shul Service and readings

Commemorating Balfour

Location: Birmingham

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

Balfour 100 cultural event with the Midlands Jewish communities. Presenting a short film, followed by a short lecture and piece of music by Rabbi Dr Leon Kaminetsky.

What it certainly was, and what it definitely was not

Location: HAMPSTEAD, NW3

Time: balfour100committee@gmail.com for more details

What it certainly was, and what it definitely was not.

Hagai Segal: Balfour Declaration – Its Role in the Middle East 100 Years On

Location: JW3

Time: info@jw3.org.uk for more details

Issued 100 years ago, the Balfour Declaration continues to loom large in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hagai will explain why this short letter remains such a huge part of the conflict. Hagai Segal is an award-winning academic, consultant and analyst specialising in terrorism and Middle East Affairs.

Balfour Declaration 4 Part Series

Location: London

Time: administrator@fps.org for more details

Held over 4 consecutive Thursday evenings, from 19 Oct to 9 Nov 2017, beginning with ‘From Herzl to Balfour: The Fulfillment of a Dream’.

Lord Leslie Turnberg- Beyond the Balfour Declaration

Location: London

Time: office@edgwareu.com for more details

Lord Leslie Turnberg, who recently opened the debate on the Balfour Declaration in the House of Lords, will navigate the complex history of the Middle East since the Balfour Declaration, will detail what a future agreement might look like and what steps are needed to begin the process.

The Balfour Centenary – A Legal Conference

Location: London

Time: events@zionist.org.uk for more details

A century has passed since British Foreign Minister, Arthur James Balfour, sent what became known as the Balfour Declaration to Lord Rothschild. Written for the attention of the Zionist Federation, the Balfour Declaration was put into effect by the Palestine Mandate and led to the creation of the State of Israel.
This conference will address some of the most important issues facing Israel today and will be of interest to both lawyers and non-lawyers.

Why the British Initiated the Balfour Declaration?

Location: A central London location

Time: Hannah@bguf.org.uk for more details

The Ben-Gurion University Foundation, together with the Maccabaeans, invite you to a lecture by Dr. Natan Aridan who will explore the motivation and rationale for the Balfour Declaration and provide an insight into why our Government supported the establishment of a home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

The ambiguity of the Balfour Declaration

Location: Bournemouth

Time: info@bourneouthreform.org.uk for more details

A talk by Dr Kathy Durkin of Bournemouth University, author of 'The Ambiguity of the Balfour Declaration' followed by a Q&A session

The Balfour Declaration, an on air safari

Location: Medium wave radio, internet radio & listen again via www.flameradio.org

Time: flameccr@gmail.com for more details

Twelve 15 minute radio programmes commissioned by Flame CCR comprising a timeline of the Jewish people from God's promise to Abraham, to today's reality.