Jewish Music Institute

The Jewish Music Institute (JMI) is an arts organisation based at SOAS, the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies.[1] Its chair is Jennifer Jankel. It was previously known as the Jewish Music Heritage Trust and was refounded under its present name in 2000.[2] JMI organises an annual free festival of klezmer music, Klezmer in the Park, in Regent's Park, London.[3][4][5]

Chair and former CEO Jennifer Jankel stepped down in December 2024[6].

References

  1. ^ "Jewish Music Institute renews support for the Joe Loss Lectureship in Jewish Music" (Press release). SOAS, University of London. 9 October 2017. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Jewish Music Institute". Culture 24. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  3. ^ Jacobs, Ella (4 September 2018). "Klezmer in the park". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Klezmer in the Park: The London Mix". The Royal Parks. Archived from the original on 3 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  5. ^ "JMI Boycott". The Jewish Chronicle. 31 March 2011.
  6. ^ JMI's Charity Commission accounts 31 March 2025


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