Edwina Ehrman

Edwina Ehrman is Curator of textiles and fashion at the V&A. She is the author of London Eats Out: 500 Years of Capital Dining and 300 Years of Bridal Fashions.
Trouble-Making Rabbis
Navigating the boundaries of sacred and profane David Goldberg and Elli Sarah are two rabbis who have stuck by their convictions, approaching Judaism with boldness, passion and unfailing intellectual rigour. Their books offer templates for ‘trouble-making Judaism’, drawing on a wide range of sources, each in their own way. Although the two have divergent opinions on many issues, both struggle to redefine the more radical aspects of Jewish heritage, rendering Judaism a rich and pote...
Boris Bennett: East End Weddings
Boris Bennett chronicled the major life events of Jewish East End families for over 25 years. His iconic photographs of East End weddings have been collated and edited by Michael Greismanand the result is a stunning testament to Jewish East End life in the early 20th century. Michael Greisman and Rachel Kolsky, a prize-winning Blue Badge guide, who contributed to the book, will discuss Bennett’s life and art with Edwina Ehrman, curator of T...