SUSSEX

Towner Eastbourne

Drawing the Unspeakable

See 300 works that highlight the power of art in communicating experiences that words cannot fully capture. Themes including disaster, mental and physical illness, birth and family are portrayed by artists including David Hockney and Leon Kossoff, from galleries including Ben Uri and the British Museum. The exhibition features a written dialogue between its curators, broadcaster David Dimbleby and his daughter Liza, an artist and writer, expressing their differing perspectives.

Until 27 April

BN21 4JJ. 01323 434 670. www.townereastbourne.org.uk

ART

Thursday 2 January

Hanukkah Comedy Night

Celebrate the last night of Hanukkah with some festive laughs. Featuring Rachel Creeger, the only Orthodox Jewish woman on the UK comedy circuit, Philip Simon, 2015’s Jewish Comedian of the Year and Sol Bernstein, the world’s oldest Jewish comedian.

7.30pm. £15. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

COMEDY

Sunday 9 March

Purim in the Shuk

Don your favourite fancy-dress costume and bring Purim in with a party! Featuring vibrant food stalls resembling an Israeli market, arts and craft stations and interactive activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone at this fun-filled celebration.

2pm. £10. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

FAMILY

Thursday 27 February

Seeing Daylight: The Photography of Dorothy Bohm

Throughout her career, Dorothy Bohm, who died in 2023, captured humanity through decades of profound social and cultural change. This screening of Richard Shaw’s 2018 documentary, Seeing Daylight, offers viewers an intimate portrait of Bohm’s journey, from escaping Nazi Europe to becoming one of the most celebrated photographers of her time.

6pm. FREE. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

FILM AND TV

Thursday 6 March

The Legacy of Jewish Philanthropy: Insights from Nigel Salomon

The British Friends of Jerusalem’s Hebrew University is a philanthropic movement dedicated to supporting and promoting the education and innovation of the school. Nigel Salomon (chief executive of BFHU) discusses the background, challenges and triumphs of the organisation, from historic breakthroughs to stories of resilience and hope.

7pm. FREE. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

TALKS

Thursday 27 March

Disraeli: Queen Victoria’s Favourite Prime Minister

Jeff Rozelaar’s critically acclaimed play reenacts the life and legacy of one of Britain’s most influential leaders, Benjamin Disraeli. Featuring themes of identity, ambition and resilience, it charts Disraeli's rise from being a Jewish outsider to Queen Victoria's favourite prime minister.

7pm. £11.50. Brighton and Hove Jewish Community, BN3 4AD. www.bnjc.co.uk

THEATRE

Thursday 9 January

Antisemitism in Football

Learn about the dark side of discrimination in global football. Jewish sports and education organisation Maccabi and the Government Office on Antisemitism provide practical strategies to foster inclusivity within sports culture. In this workshop, participants will discuss ways to stand up against hate, ensuring that football remains a game for all.