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Israel

Former head of United Synagogue reveals he is leaving Britain for Israel after ‘losing faith’ in UK society

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Shavuot

Israeli soldiers sent more than 700,000 pieces of cheesecake for Shavuot

1 min read

Tavius Jean-Charles was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday (Alamy)

Metropolitan Police

Man jailed for five years after threatening to ‘blow up’ Jewish schools in Stamford Hill

Tavius Jean-Charles has also been banned from entering the north London area

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

US President Donald Trump (Getty Images)

Israel-Iran War

Agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’, Trump says

3 min read

Green Party

‘Zionism is pure evil’ Green now responsible for ‘communities and inclusion’ in London council

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Iran

Ofsted admits error in criticising Charedi school for not teaching about same-sex parents

By Ali Hamedani

2 min read

L’chaim! How an award-winning Israeli whisky distillery bottled the Dead Sea

The Real Housewife who is ready for her next Jewish husband

Opinion: Ben-Gvir’s despicable taunting of detainees is not just to rile his base – he wants to isolate Israel and win votes

Opinion: When being Jewish in Britain, watching short films for Jewish culture month, felt, well...normal

Jewish authors celebrated in new Muswell Hill Shul mural

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Israel

Netanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog article

The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that a defamation suit would be filed on behalf of the Israeli leader and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

The New York Times office building (Getty Images)

Jewish celebrities

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

The creator of Captain America is “widely recognised as the most prolific and arguably most important creator in the history of the comic book,” according to the Centre for Jewish History

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen

2 min read

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

Entertainment

Prognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 years

The would-be film lent its title to a recurring gag about a fictional film on Seinfeld

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

Larry David at the Emmy awards in 2018 (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

New York

New York school district pays $125k settlement after painting over pro-Palestine parking space mural

The district was sued by a teenage student, who alleged that it had infringed on her freedom of speech and inflicted ‘emotional trauma’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

World news

Israel

Anti-Israel streamer Sneako surprised as Arab-Christian guest celebrates life in Tel Aviv

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Itamar Ben-Gvir

France bans Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir after flotilla taunting sparks outrage

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

President Donald Trump in China earlier this month (Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty)

Iran

‘No rush’ on negotiations with Iran says Donald Trump despite deal speculation

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Guitarist Nick Valensi from the Strokes on the Coachella stage in April (VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty)

Music

The Strokes’ Jewish guitarist takes ‘break’ after singer’s comments on privilege of ‘American Zionists’

By Mark Wood

1 min read

Israel

Slovenia’s expected change of prime minister set to improve relations with Israel

By Mark Wood

1 min read

Pro-Palestinian activists march as they take part in a protest on Nakba Day on May 15, 2026 in New York City (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

demography

Post-October 7 hostility is making diaspora more Jewish, says leading demographer

By Simon Rocker

7 min read

The Netherlands

The Netherlands is no place for Jews, says Dutch Eurovision winner after retirement home cancels her concert

Even if you are a ‘good Jew’ in their eyes, sooner or later they will turn on you, Lenny Khur tells the JC

By Bart Schut

2 min read

Arrest warrant for Smotrich sought at ICC, he claims New European prize launched for Jewish cultural projects

UK News

Bibas Family

Bench dedicated in memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

A tree has also been planted to commemorate the life of British- born Jake Marlowe, who was murdered on October 7

By Gaby Wine

3 min read

The bench in memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas (Photo: Gaby Wine)

Israel

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the minister’s conduct was ‘the very antithesis of our core Jewish values and an awful Chillul Hashem’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

Football

Speaking as a Jewish Gooner, I can assure you: I never lost faith

Arsene was our Abraham – but after 22 years, it’s Mikel who’s led us into the promised land

By Barry Frankfurt

3 min read

Barry Frankfurt celebrates with his children (from left) Libby, Noah and Yona

Maccabiah Games

Maccabi GB pulls junior athletes from Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer

A decision regarding the adult delegation will be made by June 15

By Ben Conway

2 min read

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Opinion

The New York Times’s irresponsible “dog rape” story endangers Jews and Israelis

One of Kristof’s main sources ‘proudly’ posted a photo with a Hamas leader as the paper insists the op-ed was ‘deeply reported’

3 min read

The New York Times office building (Image: Getty Images)

By Natalie Lisbona

The week that Benjamin Netanyahu became an international man of mystery

The revelation of a secret visit by the Israeli PM to the UAE during the Iran war has set tongues wagging – but what really happened?

5 min read

By Liel Leibovitz

The Reb in Chief for Yiddishkeit: Donald J Trump

The President issued a proclamation like none other: to make Shabbos great again. Our overpaid, sclerotic organisations reacted precisely as you’d expect – by doing absolutely nothing. But young Jews across the country went all-out for Shabbat

3 min read

By Stephen Pollard

Trials and tribulations of a Spurs fan in this nightmare season

I don’t hate Arsenal – my father taught me that we don’t hate our closest rival. Hate is the wrong word (that’s reserved for Chelsea). We loathe their smugness

2 min read

By Nicholas Lezard

George Orwell’s ‘Antisemitism in Britain’ has sadly aged very well

Anti-Jewish sentiment in this country has long carried a distinctly middle-class sense of virtue

3 min read

By David Harris

Mamdani’s twisted Nakba narrative fits the record of New York’s first anti-Israel mayor

Some Jews may still live in la-la land and pretend otherwise. And some bizarrely voted for him and continue to stand by his side

5 min read

By Dan Sacker

The King’s renewal of a covenant on the streets of Golders Green

The government must act far more forcefully against those who turn antisemitic hatred into action, even if that won’t address the ideology driving it. That requires a sustained commitment to the shared values, identity and responsibility that hold a society together

3 min read

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By JWed

2 min read

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By Rhys Hughes

3 min read

Formalising new family arrangements after divorce, with the child’s best interests at heart

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By Rhys Hughes

4 min read

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By Martin Benjamin

1 min read

Eschewing Hollywood control: László Nemes

Film

László Nemes: From Son of Saul to Orphan – my father’s own story

By James Mottram

6 min read

Books

Stay Alive by Ian Buruma review: ‘a meticulously researched war history’

In his understated matter-of-fact style, Buruma tells the extraordinary stories of the Berliner Jews who evaded arrest by the Gestapo

By Robert Low

3 min read

Art

Who owns them? Paris Museum opens gallery for unclaimed art stolen from the Jews

A new room at the Musée d’Orsay is dedicated to works plundered by the Nazis in the hope they can be returned to their rightful owners

By Eliana Jordan

3 min read

Edgar Degas' Le Souper au Bal (d’après Menzel) (The Supper at the Ball (after Menzel))

London

Review: Hampstead’s hidden gem will be your oasis on a sunny afternoon

Wilde at The Oren is off the beaten track but well-placed for lazy summer afternoons

By Victoria Prever

2 min read

Books

Something Might Fall review: Portrait of a woman on the edge and a marriage on fire

David Flusfeder’s modernist novella is full of unresolved sentences and unlikeable characters

By Jenni Frazer

2 min read

Something Might Fall review: Portrait of a woman on the edge and a marriage on fire

JC recipes

Cheesecake

Miso burnt Basque cheesecake

By Brin Pirathapan

Cook time: 1 hr plus infusing, cooling and 6-8 hrs chilling

Healthy eating

Cashew nut and canellini bean tartine

By Denise Phillips

Cook time: No cooking!

Vegan

Herby lemon bean salad with asparagus and pumpkin seeds

By Denise Phillips

Cook time: 20 minutes

Israeli food

‘We’re trained to think about what is impossible – and then we try to do it’

By Ben Conway

3 min read

The Jewish Chronicle

Former head of United Synagogue reveals he is leaving Britain for Israel after ‘losing faith’ in UK society

Israeli soldiers sent more than 700,000 pieces of cheesecake for Shavuot

Man jailed for five years after threatening to ‘blow up’ Jewish schools in Stamford Hill

Agreement with Iran ‘largely negotiated’, Trump says

‘Zionism is pure evil’ Green now responsible for ‘communities and inclusion’ in London council

Ofsted admits error in criticising Charedi school for not teaching about same-sex parents

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L’chaim! How an award-winning Israeli whisky distillery bottled the Dead Sea

The Real Housewife who is ready for her next Jewish husband

Opinion: Ben-Gvir’s despicable taunting of detainees is not just to rile his base – he wants to isolate Israel and win votes

Opinion: When being Jewish in Britain, watching short films for Jewish culture month, felt, well...normal

Jewish authors celebrated in new Muswell Hill Shul mural

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Netanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog article

‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby honoured with NYC street named after him

Prognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 years

New York school district pays $125k settlement after painting over pro-Palestine parking space mural

World news

Anti-Israel streamer Sneako surprised as Arab-Christian guest celebrates life in Tel Aviv

France bans Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir after flotilla taunting sparks outrage

‘No rush’ on negotiations with Iran says Donald Trump despite deal speculation

The Strokes’ Jewish guitarist takes ‘break’ after singer’s comments on privilege of ‘American Zionists’

Slovenia’s expected change of prime minister set to improve relations with Israel

Post-October 7 hostility is making diaspora more Jewish, says leading demographer

The Netherlands is no place for Jews, says Dutch Eurovision winner after retirement home cancels her concert

UK News

Bench dedicated in memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Chief Rabbi blasts Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video as ‘affront to God’

Speaking as a Jewish Gooner, I can assure you: I never lost faith

Maccabi GB pulls junior athletes from Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer

Opinion

The New York Times’s irresponsible “dog rape” story endangers Jews and Israelis

The week that Benjamin Netanyahu became an international man of mystery

The Reb in Chief for Yiddishkeit: Donald J Trump

Trials and tribulations of a Spurs fan in this nightmare season

George Orwell’s ‘Antisemitism in Britain’ has sadly aged very well

Mamdani’s twisted Nakba narrative fits the record of New York’s first anti-Israel mayor

The King’s renewal of a covenant on the streets of Golders Green

Sponsored

While dating swipes decrease, JWed.com marriages increase to record 4,100

Way Day vs Black Friday vs Prime Day: When do you find the best Wayfair deals?

A complete guide to divorce and child arrangements

Oscar-worthy residences

László Nemes: From Son of Saul to Orphan – my father’s own story

Stay Alive by Ian Buruma review: ‘a meticulously researched war history’

Who owns them? Paris Museum opens gallery for unclaimed art stolen from the Jews

Review: Hampstead’s hidden gem will be your oasis on a sunny afternoon

Something Might Fall review: Portrait of a woman on the edge and a marriage on fire

JC recipes

Miso burnt Basque cheesecake

Cashew nut and canellini bean tartine

Herby lemon bean salad with asparagus and pumpkin seeds

‘We’re trained to think about what is impossible – and then we try to do it’