The Jewish Community Centre for London (also known as the JCC for London) is a charitable organisation that aims to provide a way into, or back into, active Jewish life for all of London’s Jewish community.
Rooted in Jewish values, the organisation runs a wide programme of events that it launched in 2005. These target all members of the community, irrespective of affiliation or level of observance. Held in various venues across London, the programme aims to be inclusive and is not religious, instead using its events to provide a gateway into Jewish life and foster a cohesive community.
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