Manchester Jewish Museum

Modern Jewish Life

From life cycle events to festivals to the everyday, see images depicting different aspects of 21st-century Judaism from across the UK. This exhibition was curated as part of Manchester Jewish Museum’s Collecting Inclusive Stories project, an initiative that aims to tell the story of the history and heritage of Britain’s Jews.

Until 8 September

M8 8LW. 08432 080 500. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Thursday 22 May

Zach Margs

Comedian Zach Margs, whose sketches and videos regularly go viral on social media, brings his high-energy humour to the stage. His no-hold-barred perspective on Israeli life and culture comes out through amusing impersonations, including a rude Tel Aviv waiter, shawarma vendor with attitude, El Al pilot and many more.

8pm. £38. Quays Theatre, Salford, M50 3AZ. www.thelowry.com

Tuesday 8 April

Matzah in Minutes!

Bring Passover in with some matzah-making fun for all the family. Using only flour and water, try your hand at creating unleavened flatbread as fast as you can. While cooking, find out about the importance of the festival’s rules and traditions and take the chance to explore the museum.

10.30am, 1pm. £5. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Thursday 10 April

Make It! Coconut Pyramids

Traditionally eaten during Passover, coconut pyramids are triangular cookies comprising of desiccated coconut, sugar and egg whites. All ages are invited to this hands-on workshop to bake the sweet treats, which will be decorated with a chocolate drizzle. Participants are also welcome to explore the museum afterwards.

10.30am, 1pm. £5. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Sunday 15 June

The Lost Music of Auschwitz

Prisoners of Auschwitz were forced to play music to entertain Nazi officers. However, in the face of terror, they were able to weave secret melodies into their songs in an act of resilience. Here, 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camps, composer Leo Geyer’s ensemble performs the long-forgotten works in a 60-minute concert. Geyer will share the powerful stories behind each composition, paying tribute to the creativity and enduring strength of the human spirit.

2pm. From £39.50. Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford, M50 3AZ. www.thelowry.com

Sunday 27 April

Muslim Jewish Forum Gala Dinner

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester (MJF) with a talk and sit-down kosher meal. Speakers include Phil Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews; Afzal Khan CBE, MP for Manchester Rusholme and co-founder of MJF; Mark Guterman, son of the late Henry Guterman MBE, MJF’s other co-founder; and Lord Khan of Burnley, minister for faith, communities and resettlement.

6pm. £50. Buile Hill Park Hall, Salford, M6 8GL. www.muslimjewish.org.uk