William Frankel

William Frankel (Now and Then)

1967-10-27
Sound
20m

Bernard Braden interviews the editor of the Jewish Chronicle about recent controversies in the press and the future of the Middle East

In this unbroadcast interview, William Frankel, then editor of the Jewish Chronicle, offers his thoughts on recent political developments a few months after the Six-Day War. He also discusses Israeli foreign policy in the Middle East, antisemitism in Britain, and the growing popularity of Jewish culture for mainstream audiences. Frankel concludes by arguing for the continuing relevance of Judaism in an increasingly secular society.

Editor "Jewish Chronicle". Filmed after anti -Israeli article in Daily Mirror
and reply by his: "Excuse us for winning". Outlined possible Middle East
future.

Jewish Britain

Jewish life on screen: a century of insights and hidden histories

This collection uncovers insights, injustices and hidden histories across a century of Jewish life on British screens. It brings together documentary and first-person accounts of Jewish life in the UK, alongside historical dramas and artists’ work exploring the 20th century Jewish experience. The earliest surviving depictions of Jewish characters in British cinema offer a troubling insight into antisemitic representation, yet prejudice was later tackled head-on, with newsreels documenting the anti-fascist movement of the 1930s.

Drop in on joyous family weddings and community gatherings, and see the ways in which UK Jewry supported Jews young and old, and those fleeing persecution, in a selection of fascinating films from the 1900s to the 1980s.

This collection is generously supported by the Neil Kreitman Foundation, Shoresh Charitable Trust, John S Cohen Foundation, and Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation.