17-455: JW3 , also known as Jewish Community Centre London , is an arts, culture and entertainment venue, an educational facility and a social and community hub in north London. It is located at 341–351 Finchley Road, London, and opened on 29 September 2013. Describing itself as "a new postcode for Jewish life", the venue's name is a wordplay on its postal address, situated in the NW3 postcode area . JW3
34-503: A given name that sounds exactly like the adjective earnest ). Word play is quite common in oral cultures as a method of reinforcing meaning. Examples of text-based ( orthographic ) word play are found in languages with or without alphabet-based scripts, such as homophonic puns in Mandarin Chinese . Most writers engage in word play to some extent, but certain writers are particularly committed to, or adept at, word play as
51-430: A Brake", and "Right Oar Left". These mini-game titles are also different depending on regional differences and take into account that specific region's culture. Word play can enter common usage as neologisms . Word play is closely related to word games ; that is, games in which the point is manipulating words. See also language game for a linguist's variation. Word play can cause problems for translators: e.g., in
68-441: A major feature of their work . Shakespeare 's "quibbles" have made him a noted punster. Similarly, P.G. Wodehouse was hailed by The Times as a "comic genius recognized in his lifetime as a classic and an old master of farce" for his own acclaimed wordplay. James Joyce , author of Ulysses , is another noted word-player. For example, in his Finnegans Wake Joyce's phrase "they were yung and easily freudened" clearly implies
85-562: A notice, signed by 6 other rabbis calling on their communities to distance themselves from JW3. At the end of November 2017, Rabbi Bassous reissued the letter, this time signed by 25 Orthodox rabbis of North West London. The Alan Howard Foundation / JW3 Speaker Series features conversations, talks and entertainment delivered by leaders and experts in their respective fields who can provide a unique insight into their chosen topics. The lectures are designed to cover broad areas of intellectual thought, including economics, science, history, politics and
102-498: A play on words in his verse on " True Nen " A farmer says, "I got soaked for nothing, stood out there in the rain bang in the middle of my land, a complete waste of time. I'll like to kill the swine who said you can win the Nobel Prize for being out standing in your field!". The Mario Party series is known for its mini-game titles that usually are puns and various plays on words; for example: "Shock, Drop, and Roll", "Gimme
119-516: A singalong with the pensioner pop group "The Zimmers". Books-based events have included discussions on books related to the community, with guest author appearances, and debates on topics such as "Has the Left Lost its Way?". Social action events have included Mitzvah Day and an initiative in 2007 to bring Jewish and Muslim communities together. In November 2014 JW3 launched the first ever UK Jewish Comedy Festival, an annual festival celebrating
136-446: Is a literary technique and a form of wit in which words used become the main subject of the work, primarily for the purpose of intended effect or amusement . Examples of word play include puns , phonetic mix-ups such as spoonerisms , obscure words and meanings, clever rhetorical excursions, oddly formed sentences, double entendres , and telling character names (such as in the play The Importance of Being Earnest , Ernest being
153-847: Is the Chairman of JW3. The organisation runs a wide programme of events that it launched in 2005. These target all members of the community, irrespective of affiliation or level of observance. The programme aims to be inclusive and is not religious, instead using its events to provide a gateway into Jewish life and foster a cohesive community. JW3 runs a programme of social, cultural and educational events that mix audiences, age groups and content, encouraging experimentation with ideas and attempting to engage people in new issues. Previous arts and culture events have ranged from modern interpretations of art and music gigs (e.g. an Idan Raichel Project concert) to events such as Kvetch choir (the complaints choir) that encourages people to enjoy their own creativity and
170-725: The North (1966), the setting is crucial. The story begins in the Sudanese village of Wad Hamed before shifting to London, England . This contrast between the two locations highlights the protagonist Mustafa Saeed's struggle with cultural, social, and psychological challenges as he moves between his homeland and the West. Wad Hamed symbolizes tradition and rural life, while London represents modernity and colonial influence. Salih skillfully employs setting to explore themes of identity, cultural clash, and colonialism's enduring impact. Word that sounds
187-637: The arts. The principal aims of the series are to educate and entertain through high level conversation and debate, whilst delivering a rich, diverse and inspiring range of speaking events. JW3's monthly podcast , Sounds Jewish , produced in partnership with The Guardian , is a monthly magazine-style programme hosted by Jason Solomons. Each "episode" is about 30 minutes in length and many of them are featured on The Guardian' s podcast homepage. 51°33′03″N 0°11′05″W / 51.5509°N 0.1847°W / 51.5509; -0.1847 Wordplay Word play or wordplay (also: play-on-words )
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#1732793512186204-684: The best in Jewish comedy. Guests have included Ruby Wax, David Baddiel and Stephen Tobolowsky. In March 2017 JW3 ran a programme of LGBTQ+ related events, marking the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act (which effectively decriminalised homosexuality in England and Wales). This "GAYW3" programme caused a backlash from a number of rabbis of the Orthodox Jewish community, led by Rabbi Bassous. In July 2017, Rabbi Bassous issued
221-419: The book Winnie-the-Pooh a character mistakes the word "issue" for the noise of a sneeze , a resemblance which disappears when the word "issue" is translated into another language. Literary technique A narrative technique (also, in fiction , a fictional device ) is any of several storytelling methods the creator of a story uses, thus effectively relaying information to the audience or making
238-574: The more conventional "they were young and easily frightened"; however, the former also makes an apt pun on the names of two famous psychoanalysts , Jung and Freud . An epitaph , probably unassigned to any grave , demonstrates use in rhyme. Crossword puzzles often employ wordplay to challenge solvers. Cryptic crosswords especially are based on elaborate systems of wordplay. An example of modern word play can be found on line 103 of Childish Gambino 's "III. Life: The Biggest Troll". H2O plus my D, that's my hood, I'm living in it Rapper Milo uses
255-806: The story more complete, complex, or engaging. Some scholars also call such a technique a narrative mode , though this term can also more narrowly refer to the particular technique of using a commentary to deliver a story. Other possible synonyms within written narratives are literary technique or literary device , though these can also broadly refer to non-narrative writing strategies, as might be used in academic or essay writing, as well as poetic devices such as assonance , metre , or rhyme scheme . Furthermore, narrative techniques are distinguished from narrative elements , which exist inherently in all works of narrative, rather than being merely optional strategies. ِAlso, in Tayeb Salih 's Season of Migration to
272-670: Was designed by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands . The JW3 campus sits on half an acre of land and includes the community centre/arts venue, an outdoor piazza and a tower block of apartments and offices. JW3 and the London Jewish Cultural Centre (LJCC) merged in March 2015, forming a single, enhanced organisation based at the JW3 site on Finchley Road. JW3's Chief Executive Officer is Raymond Simonson, former Executive Director of Limmud , who succeeded Nick Viner. Marc Nohr
289-687: Was the brainchild of Dame Vivien Duffield DBE , who contributed £40m of the project's £50m cost – over the 10 years it took to bring it to reality – through the Clore Duffield Foundation. It was inspired by her 2003 visit to the Jewish Community Centre in Manhattan, New York . The 35,000 square foot building, which includes a 270-seat auditorium, a 60-seat cinema, a restaurant and bar, a demonstration kitchen, dance studios, classrooms and medical consultation rooms,
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