'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' - finding friends and relationships 

An examination from four angles as to how Jews sought and seek relationships and try to overcome 'outsiderness' to the benefit of themselves and others. 
‘A dynasty is built’ by Clive Lawton OBE -A brief introduction to the astonishing story of the Samuel family, major players for a century in both Jewish and general British life. 
‘The many lives of Dora E Yates’ by Professor Eve Rosenhaft A scion of the Samuel family, Dora made it her business to study the Roma (widely known as gypsies) and take seriously their lives, history and culture. Her work was highly significant in the process of blunting or at least challenging hostility to this much misunderstood community. 
‘Taking neighbours seriously’: by Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE Herschel is the living exemplum of 'holding hands'. Perhaps surprisingly to some, and certainly challenging stereotypes, Herschel's work in inter-community links demands attention and, hopefully, emulation. 
‘Brian Epstein and the Beatles - a recurring historical pattern’ by  Professor Les Lancaster. Brian Epstein was an outsider twice over - both a Jew and because of his sexuality - he cultivated a unique relationship with the world-famous band he managed, relating to them in a way quite unlike any other manager worked with the bands in their 'stable'. What was the nature of that relationship and how does it fit with other historical examples of Jews influencing cultural change? 
Chanukah Candle Lighting and Q&A/discussion

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