Jewish Culture

Our cultural hubs in Elstree and Radlett serve as a centers for performance, music, and visual arts across Hertsmere.

• Concerts & Recitals: Regular evenings featuring Klezmer bands, classical chamber music recitals, acoustic liturgical jams, and contemporary Israeli singer-songwriters.
• Jewish Cinema Club: Regular screenings of international Jewish cinema, Israeli feature films, and documentary releases, complete with post-film Q&A panels and social receptions including a cup of tea!
• Community Theatre: Creative, humorous productions including our annual member-led Purim Shpiel, dramatic readings, and youth theater showcases.

• Author Evenings & Talks: Visiting guest speakers, contemporary novelists, historians, and journalists discussing new releases, philosophy, and modern Jewish identity.
• HPS Book Group: Regular literary gatherings diving into modern Jewish fiction, historical memoirs, and translated international works.
• Visual Art & Exhibitions: Rotating displays in our communal spaces showcasing regional artists, historical photography, and youth art initiatives.

Food is one of our most powerful cultural anchors, bringing generations together around the table.

• Masterclasses & Workshops: Hands-on sessions covering Challah braiding techniques, Sephardic and Mizrahi culinary traditions, traditional Ashkenazi baking, and Kosher wine tastings.
• Communal Feasts: Multi-generational festival meals, Friday night Shabbat dinners, and seasonal food celebrations, from Chanukah latke cook-offs to Tu BiShvat fruit tastings.

• Czech Scroll Legacy: Our community is a proud guardian of legacy Czech Memorial Torah Scrolls saved from the Holocaust. We honor this trust through educational lectures, research projects, and memorial exhibits.
• Local History & Archive: Preserving and sharing stories of Jewish life, migration, and settlement across Radlett, Elstree, and the wider Hertfordshire area.