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If you're using Al Jazeera's 'The Lobby' to defend Labour, you're another conspiracy theorist
The documentary is constantly held up to 'prove' there is an Israeli plot to interfere in British politics. It doesn't
Welcome to Zion
Luciana Berger has called her baby boy Zion. For those wondering what name she was going to choose, this announcement has raised more questions than it answered
Labour wants you to keep quiet about antisemitism from its members. Please don't
The case of Mark Serwotka proves just how rotten Labour's 'disciplinary process' is, says Daniel Sugarman
Tonight, Labour MPs will debate antisemitism and continue to delay confronting the inevitable
Daniel Sugarman asks: What will they do when they - again - get no satisfying answers from Jeremy Corbyn?
In times of peak political madness, kiss the centre ground
When Tottenham Hotspur fans chant 'Yid', it is the opposite of derogatory
Gerald Jacobs reflects on how establishment figures, 'virtually all of them Jewish, virtually none of them Spurs supporters', are outraged at his fellow fans
Don't be grateful Emily Thornberry condemned the abuse Rachel Riley faced over Labour antisemitism
Tweets from senior Labour figures now and again will not fix the party's toxic behaviour towards Jews, says Rosa Doherty
The attacks on Rachel Riley show how important it is for high-profile figures to call out far-left hate
If you have the courage to call out the far-left's hate, there are few things they will not do to try and discredit you, writes Daniel Sugarman
El Al made me feel very unwelcome on my first visit to Israel
Reporter Ben Weich's excitement turned to incredulity when he was interrogated him and had his luggage searched without apology or explanation
No matter why you celebrate Chanukah, there's one thing we have in common
There's something which unites all of us when we light those candles
Momentum missed an opportunity to educate left wingers about antisemitism
The campaign group's video could have explored the complicated connection British Jews have with Israel, writes Rosa Doherty
My near miss with an enraged Sir Philip Green
Always known for his explosive temper, Sir Philip Green is now embroiled in a scandal over his behaviour. One JC journalist recalls an absurd phone call with the Topshop tycoon
Our Jewish community must do more to support Muslims attacked by Islamophobes
In May, Muslims very publicly stood together with us. They deserve the same support.
Mazeltov, Netta!
Keren David, the JC's Features Editor, talks about how Israel's winning Eurovision song struck a chord with her
The Board of Deputies hustings - an inadvertently comic evening
From leadership to antisemitism to Israel, the evening was surprisingly entertaining
Labour and the Jews - things can only get worse
Synagogues sent out messages reminding members “to exercise your democratic right to vote”. They didn’t suggest which party people should vote for. They didn’t need to.
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