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Brighton and Hove Police are looking to identify a man (right), after he allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse at a fellow bus passenger (Credit: Brighton and Hove Police)

Antisemitism

Brighton Police seeking help in identifying man who allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse at fellow bus passenger

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Jewish weddings

Flowing with Jewish joy: the bespoke bridal dress tinged with kiddush wine

By Siam Goorwich

2 min read

Massive blaze rips through Kosher Kingdom

Golders Green

Police say huge blaze at Kosher Kingdom in Golders Green is ‘not suspicious’

Electrical fault believed to be the cause of massive fire at Europe’s largest kosher supermarket

By Jamie Shapiro

3 min read

People leave floral tributes at the promenade of Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 17 2025 (Credit: Getty)

Bondi Beach terror attack

Bondi terror: Jew-hatred left unchecked after Gaza war began, Australia spy chief tells inquiry

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Gaza

Israel kills new chief of Hamas’ military wing

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

A police station in London (Photo: Getty)

Crime

Hendon assault suspect charged after alleged Shavuot attack

By Katie Grant

1 min read

Hanging effigy of ‘Jew’ at Montreal rally branded ‘disgusting’ and ‘antisemitic’

Opinion: We must call out antisemitism – without making it feel normal

Opinion: The Nova Exhibition recounts the deadliest attack on a music gathering in history – still ignored by the industry

A musical about Nigella? I am surprised it has taken so long

Luciana Berger: ‘Social media pushes never-ending harmful content onto young people’

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Abraham Accords

Trump orders more Arab states to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

It should be ‘mandatory’ for countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan to normalise ties with Israel, the US president said

By Lianne Kolirin

1 min read

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)

World news

President Hargeisa is interviewed by Jake Wallis Simons

Somaliland

‘Anyone who doesn’t like our alliance with Israel can mind their own business!’ Somaliland’s president tells the JC

By Jake Wallis Simons

6 min read

Iran

‘Israel will not live to see another 15 years’ says Iran’s Supreme Leader

By Ali Hamedani

3 min read

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

Clashes broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said (Photo: Getty)

Spain

Spanish police beat Palestine supporters after country condemned Israeli treatment of flotilla activists

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

Music

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

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

Nick Valensi is stepping back from the iconic indie band as it embarks on a world tour

By Mark Wood

1 min read

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

UK News

Panzer's

Panzer’s deli stalwart Peter Vogl passes away aged 82

He worked at the famous St John’s Wood store for more than 50 years serving the community and celebrity customers

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Peter Vogl (photo: @panzers_deli on Instagram)

Heaton park synagogue attack

Eighth person arrested in connection with Heaton Park synagogue terror attack

Man, 49, detained on suspicion of ‘failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity’

By Alexandra Snow

1 min read

Adrian Daulby (left) and Melvin Cravitz - the victims of the Heaton Park attack (Photos: Greater Manchester Police)

AJEX

AJEX presents surprise set of medals to late war veteran’s wife on her 101st birthday

Stanley Diamondstone served as a radio operator for the RAF in the Second World War

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Left to right: Air Commodore Craig Watson, Mike Bluestone, Martha Abraham, Stan Kaye (photo: Natasha Goodman)

BBC

Former BBC pundit who ranted about ‘chosen people’ was in Iran negotiating team

Shadow culture secretary demands better scrutiny of guests platformed by public service broadcasters

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Mohammad Marandi interviewed on Channel 4 in March (Photo: YouTube)

Opinion

Trade with Israel is vital for the UK

Jobs and national security are at risk from boycott campaigns

By Anita Leviant

2 min read

By David Toube

The half-mad Scottish peer who was, technically speaking, Britain’s first Jewish MP

Lord George Gordon adopted traditional dress, observed dietary laws, and appears genuinely to have embraced Judaism rather than merely toyed with it as an eccentric affectation

4 min read

By Ashley Perry

Why Bennett’s rumoured UAE visit bothered Netanyahu so much

The prime minister has carefully cultivated the image of a domestic political heavyweight and a global statesman. His challenger’s strategy is to present himself as a viable alternative

4 min read

By Charlotte Henry

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

By Alex Hearn

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

I got to enjoy doing the things other communities in our country do without a second thought, no justifications required. Just us, seeing our stories on screen, laughing and crying together

3 min read

By Stephen Pollard

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

It is all very well that Netanyahu is criticising his actions but if it wasn’t for the prime minister, the far-right politician would be no more than a racist street thug representing a fringe party in the Knesset

3 min read

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

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By Gina Ross

3 min read

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The upbeat rhythm of life with dementia

By A Charity Spokesperson

3 min read

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By Joshua Forman

3 min read

Elderly man using a walker to stand up from the sofa in his living room, demonstrating challenges of aging and mobility issues

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3 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

Stoic humanitarian: actor-director Daniel Auteil as Father Glasberg

Film

‘When the Night Falls’ review: Daniel Auteil returns to Vichy France ★★★★

The French director also stars in the Holocaust drama that premiered in Cannes and which shines the spotlight on the unsung heroes who saved 108 Jewish children

By James Mottram

2 min read

Books

Secrets and lies: Victoria Redel’s new novel imagines the world of a woman artist in 17th century Amsterdam

The Jews who fled from Portugal to the Netherlands play a key part in the story

By Keren David

5 min read

Secrets and lies: Victoria Redel’s new novel imagines the world of a woman artist in 17th century Amsterdam

Theatre

Equus review: Gripping revival of Shaffer’s foray into a troubled teenager’s mind ★★★★★

Noah Valentine should win awards for a performance of the stable boy who blinds the six horses he adores

By John Nathan

1 min read

Wild ride: Toby Stephens as Martin Dysart and (right) Noah Valentine as Alan Strang

Recipes

Kartoffelsalat – German-style potato salad

Light and fresh, this potato salad pairs particularly well with fish

By Trine Hahnemann

Cook time: 30 mins

Light and fresh, this salad pairs particularly well with fish (Photo: Columbus Leth)

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

Brighton Police seeking help in identifying man who allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse at fellow bus passenger

Flowing with Jewish joy: the bespoke bridal dress tinged with kiddush wine

Police say huge blaze at Kosher Kingdom in Golders Green is ‘not suspicious’

Bondi terror: Jew-hatred left unchecked after Gaza war began, Australia spy chief tells inquiry

Israel kills new chief of Hamas’ military wing

Hendon assault suspect charged after alleged Shavuot attack

Editor's Picks

Hanging effigy of ‘Jew’ at Montreal rally branded ‘disgusting’ and ‘antisemitic’

Opinion: We must call out antisemitism – without making it feel normal

Opinion: The Nova Exhibition recounts the deadliest attack on a music gathering in history – still ignored by the industry

A musical about Nigella? I am surprised it has taken so long

Luciana Berger: ‘Social media pushes never-ending harmful content onto young people’

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Trump orders more Arab states to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

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

World news

‘Anyone who doesn’t like our alliance with Israel can mind their own business!’ Somaliland’s president tells the JC

‘Israel will not live to see another 15 years’ says Iran’s Supreme Leader

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

Spanish police beat Palestine supporters after country condemned Israeli treatment of flotilla activists

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

UK News

Panzer’s deli stalwart Peter Vogl passes away aged 82

Eighth person arrested in connection with Heaton Park synagogue terror attack

AJEX presents surprise set of medals to late war veteran’s wife on her 101st birthday

Former BBC pundit who ranted about ‘chosen people’ was in Iran negotiating team

Opinion

Trade with Israel is vital for the UK

The half-mad Scottish peer who was, technically speaking, Britain’s first Jewish MP

Why Bennett’s rumoured UAE visit bothered Netanyahu so much

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

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

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

The week that Benjamin Netanyahu became an international man of mystery

Sponsored

Butterfly effect begins with you

The upbeat rhythm of life with dementia

Our healthy future is prevention, not risk

How technology is transforming home care

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

‘When the Night Falls’ review: Daniel Auteil returns to Vichy France ★★★★

Secrets and lies: Victoria Redel’s new novel imagines the world of a woman artist in 17th century Amsterdam

Equus review: Gripping revival of Shaffer’s foray into a troubled teenager’s mind ★★★★★

Kartoffelsalat – German-style potato salad

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’