Clive Lawton
Clive Allen Lawton OBE (born 14 July 1951[1] in Stoke Newington, London) is a British educator, broadcaster and writer who was one of the founders, in 1980, of the educational charity Limmud. He is chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Jewish Council,[2] a lecturer at the London School of Jewish Studies, scholar-in-residence at JW3 and Senior Consultant to Limmud.[3] In the 2016 New Year Honours he was appointed OBE for his services to the Jewish community, "particularly through Limmud UK".[4][5] He chaired the panel of judges for the 2020 Wingate Prize.[6]
His daughter, Anna, was co-chair of the 2017 Limmud Festival.[7]
He lives in London.[4]
Publications
- Matza and Bitter Herbs, Hamish Hamilton, 1984, ISBN 978-0241113776
- Passport to Israel, Franklin Watts, 1987, ISBN 978-0531104941
- The Jewish People: Some Questions Answered, Board of Deputies of British Jews, 1996, ISBN 978-0907104148
- The Story of The Holocaust, Franklin Watts, 1999, ISBN 978-0749633318
- My Belief: I Am A Jew, Franklin Watts, 2001, ISBN 978-0749641733
- Auschwitz: The Story of a Nazi Death Camp, Franklin Watts, 2002, ISBN 978-0749644161
- Hiroshima: The Story of the First Atom Bomb, Franklin Watts, 2004, ISBN 978-0749651329
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References
- Lawton, Clive A. 1951–. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- Judah, Jacob (16 June 2020). "Ugandan Jewish students receive support to continue studies". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- "Clive Lawton, lecturer". London School of Jewish Studies. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- "New Year's Honours list 2016" (PDF). Honours: lists, reform and operation. UK Cabinet Office. 30 December 2015. p. 32. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- Jackman, Josh; Firscht, Naomi (30 December 2015). "Holocaust survivors and Limmud founder recognised in New Year's honours list". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 1 January 2016.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- "Shortlist unveiled for Wingate Prize". Jewish News. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- Sugarman, Daniel (21 December 2017). "Limmud 2017: 'People really live and breathe this'". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
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