Just before the half term break, Class 3 and Class 4 visited the Jewish Synagogue and Museum in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
During the morning we toured the inside of the Synagogue, learning all about the symbols, artefacts and furniture surrounding us. We heard about how Jewish settlers had travelled from different parts of Europe to this area of Manchester during the industrial revolution to trade and set up their lucrative businesses. This Jewish community soon became a thriving, busy commercial hub where business boomed for many decades.
We also got the opportunity to handle a range of different artefacts, including: prayer shawls, a sedar plate, prayer scrolls and Jewish hats, known as Kippah. The museum upstairs had even more displays and objects to explore and sketch.
We have learnt so much more about the Jewish faith and heritage, both during this experience and in our focus on Judaism as part of Multi-faith week.
