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Oxford Castle Interpretation Board Erected |
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The Oxford Castle has just erected a new Interpretation Board about the part played by Medieval Jews in its history, and their place in Oxford in the Middle Ages. Here, after its installation, are the Convenor of the Oxford Jewish Heritage Committee, Evie Kemp, and the Medievalist Pam Manix. The Board was funded by the Henry Posner Education Fund. An official unveiling will be held in mid October with a lecture from Pam. Further information from:
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Oxford Times - Limited Edition Article |
The may edition of Oxfordshire Limited Edition, the Oxford Times occasional colour magazine has as it's first feature an article by Linora Lawrence entitled Oxford's Jewish Heritage. Good article with plenty of fine illustrations: Click here to download the article (pdf)
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 Tributes to Sir Isaiah From The Jewish Chronicle
by Alison Ryde, Oxford
June 18, 2009
Oxford’s Jewish Heritage Committee was instrumental in securing blue plaque status for Headington House, Sir Isaiah Berlin’s home for many years, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth.
The plaque was unveiled by Peter Halban, Sir Isaiah’s stepson, at a ceremony attended by many family, friends and local dignitaries. Oxford Jewish Congregation invited Henry Hardy, editor of many of Sir Isaiah’s books, to discuss a Michael Ignatieff film in which Sir Isaiah discussed the influence of Judaism on his life. He was a long-time member of the congregation, whose president Kathy Shock was among those at a gala afternoon arranged by Wolfson College, of which Sir Isaiah was the founding president.
Dr Evie Kemp of the Oxford Jewish Heritage group, said: “This plaque is a commemoration of Sir Isaiah’s wonderful contribution to our local heritage.”
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