The London Jewish Forum (LJF) is dedicated to the promotion of Jewish life in London. The Forum provides a platform for engagement between London Jewry and public authorities working on London issues including the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority, London MPs, MEPs and London Councils as well as with business and civic society.
The Forum works to promote the full and active engagement of the Jewish community with civic life in London. The Forum works to oppose antisemitism, racism and all forms of discrimination in London.
The Forum works with all parts of the Jewish community regardless of religious, cultural or political affiliations, or beliefs. In 2009, the Forum worked with 20 organisations on coordinating the publication of a the London Jewish Manifesto.
Community Relations
The Forum promotes community cohesion with its partners through the United London Stand platform supported by 7 faith communities and politicians across London.
Housing
The Forum are part of the London Community Clusters group, looking to develop housing for London’s strictly orthodox community and tackle overcrowding issues in Stamford Hill.
Olympics
The Forum has been working with Maccabi GB, UJIA and Lord Janner to establish the Jewish Committee for the London Games, ensuring that the community will be engaged in activities around the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Open Jewish Culture
The Forum has teamed up with the Capital’s many Jewish Cultural providers and the Mayor to develop Open Jewish Culture.
Youth and Students
The Forum has joined forces with UJIA to support the London Jewish Youth Task Force, consisting of 19 youth projects serving 23.000 Londoners. The Task Force is engaged with the Forum, the GLA and the community’s work around the Olympics.
Address
32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EH
Contact
Phone: 020 7922 7832
Email:info@londonjewishforum.org.uk
Web: www.ljf.org.uk
