Professor David Latchman

Vice-Chancellor of @BirkbeckUoL. Academic author. Chairman of the trustees of Maurice Wohl Charitable Foundation. Trustee of the Wohl Philanthropic Foundation.

[Professor David Latchman @DlatchmanCBE]

Birkbeck is taking significant steps to continue to improve its student’s educational experience and develop as a research-led university with a broad curriculum, that has modern learning facilities and a hybrid digital-campus education model in line with its student needs. 1/4

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As many of you know, we will be marking the 200th anniversary of Birkbeck in December and I look forward to celebrating this with current and past students too.
#newterm #university #students #Birkbeck

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This week is an exciting one as the @BirkbeckUoL campus is filled with the buzz of a new term. To new and existing students joining us this October, we are so pleased to have you join us and are excited to witness your achievements over the coming months and years.

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This term will also be a particularly memorable one for me as Vice-Chancellor, as it will be the last one in the role. In the new year, I will step back after many great years managing Birkbeck.

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Read on to find out more about Abraham’s fascinating life and his contribution to Jewish history, with his story told through unique pieces in my collection: https://t.co/7ixT66w6Vg

#history #collection #business

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In this piece, we continue to explore the life and family of Abraham Abraham of Liverpool.
Abraham’s clients included members of the Royal family and the House of Lords, and he was proud of having a relative in the House of Commons.

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As we have seen, we are certainly dispelling the common historical myth of Jewish people in business in Nineteenth Century England, the image of the Jewish peddler.

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Although I am stepping back as VC at the end of this year, I will continue to be a part of its journey through this new role. #newrole #announcement

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I am honoured to have been elected by Birkbeck, University of London’s Governors to become one of the College’s new Fellows. It is a role I have proudly accepted, alongside twelve others, who have or have had an association with the College.

[Professor David Latchman @DlatchmanCBE]

Having been with Birkbeck since 2003, I have had the pleasure of working with the teams to develop the College, helping to drive it forward in its mission to provide education for people at all stages of life.

[Professor David Latchman @DlatchmanCBE]

Their stories can be brought to life through the artefacts in my collection, including an outdated “instrument for the administration of electric shocks to people with Nervous Diseases”. Enjoy.

#jewishhistory #uk
https://t.co/HyDJ3CaJMy

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The most common image of a Jew in 18th and 19th century England is that of an itinerant, door-to-door peddler. Like those from the pages of Israel Zangwill’s novels.

Yet in this post, I’ll explore the tale of two Jewish brothers who made and sold scientific instruments.

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If you would like further details or would like to attend the event, then do reach out for more details.

#booklaunch #event #anglojudaica #willesden

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On Sunday 25th June, the The United Synagogue will be holding a special event, Ten Chief Rabbis: Their Lives Illustrated with Artefacts from the Private Collection of Professor David Latchman, at #Willesden Jewish Cemetery to launch my latest book.

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I am pleased to share the event will be led by Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE and I will be holding a talk and Q&A session. Those attending will hear more about the specific items in my collection that help to tell the stories of past Rabbis.

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[This video is shared with the permission of the Jewish Book Council] #anglojudaica #history #books

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Today, I am reflecting on this year’s #JewishBookWeek, during which I had the opportunity to share unique insights from my latest book, Ten Chief Rabbis.

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In Ten Chief Rabbis, I use pieces from my Anglo-Judaica collection to tell the stories of Britain’s Chief Rabbis and the attacks they faced for being too orthodox, not orthodox enough or resistant to change. If you were unable to attend the talk, you can now view it here

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Shavuot celebrates perhaps the most ancient of sermons, the Jewish People receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai. With my collection, we can continue to hear those words of Torah, throughout the ages as well.
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#history #blog #shavout

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Shavuot is almost upon us.

In this @TimesofIsrael blog, I present the historic sermons delivered on Shavuot by Chief Rabbi Hertz.

These speeches discuss some of the darkest periods of World War II: the Anshluss, the black market, and more.