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Manchester Jewish Museum; Fire Monks; Gardening

Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Following a two year refurbishment, the Manchester Jewish Museum has just reopened. The former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue is now resplendent in its original colours and the new extension houses a gallery that takes visitors on a journey through Manchester’s diverse Jewish history.

Next week, visitors to the Hampton Court Flower show (opening 6th July) will be able to sit in the Communication Garden which has been designed by Amelia Bouquet in support of Mental Health UK. Amelia talks about the health benefits of gardening.

When Sozan Miglioli is not performing his duties as a Buddhist Monk at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Centre, he becomes a ‘Fire Monk’. Now that wild fires are raging near his monastery in California, he describes his fire prevention techniques to Emily Buchanan.

Producers:
Helen Lee
Louise Clarke-Rowbotham

Editor:
Tim Pemberton

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Sun 4 Jul 2021 07:10

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  • Sun 4 Jul 2021 07:10

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