Appreciations

Geoffrey D. Paul, Editor of the Jewish Chronicle, 1981, written to Mr Simcha Dinitz, Vice President, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

Dear Simcha,
…I an delighted the Hebrew University has appreciated the significance for British and American jewry of Robin Spiro’s exciting educational project and you’d enjoy hearing something about it directly from him.
I think the University is going to get a lot of credit out of the project and

Giulia Miller

“Nitza and Robin have always been incredibly supportive of me. They gave me a book launch for my first book on Hebrew surrealism, and recently one for my second book on Waltz with Bashir. They are always very warm and treat me like a member of their family. I hope

JODI MAGNESS

I presented a lecture on “The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls” for the Spiro Ark. It was well-organized – all of the technological arrangements had been made as per my request – and well-attended. The fascinated audience stayed long after the lecture for discussion, questions and answers.

ANNE CLARK

I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for everything that Nitza and Robin have done – and continue to do – for the Anglo-Jewish Community. Their pioneering and innovative programmes were directly responsible for the flowering of adult Jewish learning in London.

LADY DOREEN GAINSFORD

I was always so inspired by your work. Having been involved in organizations all my life, I really felt for you both when I read about your separation from the institute and wanted just to take the opportunity to tell you so. You did a brilliant job-no other word for

NAOMI KINGSTONE, PAST CHAIRPERSON OF MERSEYSIDE JEWISH REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Modern Jewish History in relation to Modern World History unfolds a fascinating yes terrifying story. This is a subject for the very young, for the not so young, for the jew and for the Gentile. For me, it was totally refreshing to be in an academic learning situation, once again

FRANK CASS, PUBLISHER

This course is perfectly designed to meet the very real need for a balanced and thorough understanding of our Jewish history and heritage. As a new student of this course I can vouch that like all good cures the benefits is felt after the very first dose-and happily the medicine

SANDRA TEACHER, UNITED SYNAGOGUE, SENIOR FAITH ADVISOR TO GOVERNMENT

The course is extremely interesting and we are learning an enormous amount. I find that it puts into perspective a great deal that I formerly only had glimmerings of. Since I have been on the course, I am able to teach Modern Jewish History to my primary school students in

JUNE JACOBS, FORMER VICE-PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DEPUTIES

For me, involved as I am in the Jewish community, it is the most exciting opening up of a subject, simply because I have previously lacked any historical background or real knowledge of Jewish life which is now beginning to fail into place. Having seen the enthusiasm developed among members

BARRY BARNETT, FORMER UCS SCHOOL STUDENT

I enjoyed the course enormosly and it gave me an insight into both my own history as a Jew and also general history.