STORIES



The stories Catrine Val’s subjects tell juxtapose the pride they take in being part of the Jewish community, its traditions and observances, with past and current trauma(s), and with the difficulties of negotiating Britain’s traditions, habits and prejudices. Most are committed to keeping the Judaic traditions alive, or where these have lapsed, they are re-familiarizing themselves with and developing a deeper knowledge of them.

Equally, many display an extraordinary resilience, an entrepreneurial spirit and a zest for life, which seems at odds with the challenges presented by the pandemic.



Rita

Ruth

Julia & Janos

Rachelle

Tracy

Alex

Naomi

Ben
Rachel

Hayley

John

Linda K.

Matthew

Helene

Toby

Linda R.

Viv

David & Isaac

Suzy & Michael

Jean

Ruby, Berenice & friends

Guy

Jill

Shlomi
This project is part of the initiative ‘Stand Together and Go Virtual’, supported by the German Embassy London and the Goethe-Institut London.