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Jewish Museum London invites British public to share memorabilia to reflect impact of October 7

British Jews are encouraged to contribute posters, placards, audio and film

October 9, 2024 17:18
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Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3, assembled to highlight the plight of the hostages still held in Gaza after one year. The Jewish Museum London is calling on people to contribute memorabilia to show how British Jewry responded to the atrocities of October 7 (Photo: Gaby Wine)

ByImogen Garfinkel

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The Jewish Museum London is inviting the British public to share collectible items and written or recorded thoughts that reflect how Jewish and wider communities have responded to last year’s October 7 attack.

Entitled Documenting the Present: The Impact of October 7th on the British Jewish Community, the initiative aims to shed light on the significance of the traumatic event by preserving the memorabilia that has arisen from this year in the museum’s collections.

There are no immediate plans for a physical display, but the museum is considering a digital exhibition or the use of social media platforms to share memorabilia, they said.

Sally Angel, CEO of Jewish Museum London, said the institution was working closely with communities, individuals and organisations across the UK to document how the events of October 7 and its aftermath continue to impact British Jews.

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