27 April – 2 May 2025 (Provisional dates*)

Explore the islands' complex wartime history and stunning landscapes as we uncover their jewish stories

Until recently there has been little public acknowledgement that the Nazis occupied British sovereign territory during World War II. However, with excavations of Lager Sylt, the forced labour camp on Alderney, during the last few years, the installation of stolpersteine memorials on Jersey and Guernsey this summer, and the UK’s presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in 2024-25, the occupation and its legacy is now being addressed more closely.

This problematic but fascinating historical episode will be the main focus of a new tour of the Channel Islands planned by JR for spring 2025. We will visit relevant sites, enjoy talks by experts in the field, and find out about artists whose work engages creatively with the Channel Islands’ complex history. There will also be opportunities to meet the local Jewish community and soak up the views as we explore dramatic landscapes and the spectacular coastline.

Led by art historian Monica Bohm-Duchen and JR's Executive Director Dr Aviva Dautch, plus guest speakers.

*Dates and prices will be confirmed in November 2024, once we have an idea of group size.

To register your interest, email tours@jewishrenaissance.org.uk.

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