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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis at aftermath of Hatzola ambulance arson attack in March (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Cartoon

Cartoonist who compares Israel to Nazis invited by festival given £250,000 in taxpayer cash

By Jane Prinsley

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A smiling Noam Bettan gives a captivating performance on Saturday (Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU)

Eurovision 2026

Oh, Vienna: it’s oh-so-close for Israel as Noam Bettan comes second in Eurovision final

Singer is runner-up in the Austrian capital after being pipped to victory at the very last moment

By JC Reporter

3 min read

Green Party

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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Trevor Lyttleton in St. James's Park, with an installation created by artist Luis Gomez de Teran to mark his 'community game changer' award from The National Lottery, in September 2024 (photo: The National Lottery)

Loneliness

Award-winning campaigner launches new pledge addressing rental prices and loneliness epidemic

By Ben Conway

3 min read

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Image: Getty Images)

By Stephen Pollard

How did we cope without Prince Harry’s wisdom on the Middle East, Anglo-Jewry and Judaism?

3 min read

Your grandparents’ suffering has made you strong...but worried

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

Primal Scream drop ‘highly offensive’ video of swastika with Star of David from shows

‘Trials of the modern Nazis’: Knesset establishes tribunal to prosecute October 7 terrorists

‘Zaftig’ is a state of mind – at least it is since I discovered weight-loss jabs

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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)

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

US Politics

White House Jewish event ending just before Shabbat a ‘sad oversight’, say invitees

‘It’s a rare misstep from the Trump administration that is usually better about including Orthodox Jews at their events,’ an invitee told JNS

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Exterior view of the White House in Washington DC (Getty Images)

World news

Noam Bettan giving a powerhouse vocal performance in Vienna on Saturday night (Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

Eurovision 2026

Israel’s Noam Bettan delivers Eurovision magic in the final… with a little help from Gal Gadot

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Israel's Noam Bettan performing in Tuesday's semi-final in Vienna (Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

Eurovision 2026

Israel’s Noam Bettan defies boos and boycott calls as fans hope for Eurovision joy tonight

By JC Reporter

1 min read

New York Times

Jewish groups protests outside New York Times building over Israeli ‘rape dog’ article

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Austria

Austrian Jewish students forced to hold Eurovision watch party under police guard over ‘threat of terror attack’

By Michelle Wigdorovitz

2 min read

Canada

Canada deports British activist who praised October 7 as ‘important resistance’

By JC Reporter

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Eurovision

Dutch retirement home cancels concert from Jewish Eurovision winner after pro-Palestine protests

By Canaan Lidor

2 min read

Eurovision 2026

Father Ted creator accuses RTE of using show to further ‘antisemitic’ Eurovision boycott

The broadcaster has announced it will air a Eurovision-themed episode of the classic comedy on Saturday as it refuses to broadcast the competition itself

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Painting stolen by Nazis found in home of SS commander’s granddaughter ‘It devastates us’: Families of October 7 victims react as full extent of horrors are revealed in historic report

UK News

Business

Britain’s business leaders come together to take a stand against antisemitism

Industry bodies put out joint letter committing to series of measures with support of the government

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Secretary of state for business and trade Peter Kyle (centre) addresses Wednesday's round-table on antisemitism

Social Media

Social media influencer Hasan Piker must be banned from Britain, say Jewish leaders

Online agitator who said Zionists were like ‘Nazis’ and refused to condemn Hamas poses a threat to British Jews, says JLC

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

Promotional material for the Hasan Piker event in London (UnHerd)

Anti-Israel protests

Synagogue members likely to miss Shabbat service as ‘Nakba Day’ march passes nearby, MPs warned

Jewish Leadership Council raises concern over route allowed for tomorrow’s pro-Palestinian demonstration in London

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

Mandatory Palestine

Celebrities call on Starmer to ‘apologise’ for Britain’s role in Mandatory Palestine

The letter – signed by more than two dozen prominent figures – urged the prime minister to say sorry for the UK’s ‘crimes’ and ‘unlawful actions’

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Singer Paloma Faith poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the BRIT Awards, March 1, 2025 (Credit: HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images)

Opinion

Israel’s next election date may be decided by one man – and it’s not Netanyahu

The battle over timing may become as important as the battle over policy itself. One month can reshape public memory, alter security realities, or redefine political momentum

By Ashley Perry

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The Knesset, Israel's parliament (Getty Images)

By Sarah Tetteh

It’s no surprise Boy George stands with British Jews – and so do I

Let us hope the kindness of stars like him will encourage the silent majority to speak out against antisemitism and anti-Israel hate

3 min read

By Alex Hearn

Fighting antisemitism was high up in the King’s Speech – but British Jews have heard promises before

It feels, at last, like we are seeing the political will to enforce the law and protect citizens. The test, though, is not what was read from the throne but what follows

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By Stephen Daisley

I’m a non-Jew who can’t pass a good broiges without sticking my nose in

I’m not one of those normal, even-keel Gentiles who fight antisemitism but keep out of internal disputes. Whether the issue is inviting Farage to a rally or Charedim in the IDF, I’ll have an opinion

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By Ashley Rindsberg

The ‘Israeli rape dogs’ blood libel fits a long, troubling tradition at The New York Times

From downplaying Hitler’s antisemitism to calling the Völkischer Beobachter ‘semi-official’, the Gray Lady helped smooth the jagged edges of the Nazi project. Today, it does the same with Iran

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By Lorin Bell-Cross

What is the record of Labour’s leadership contenders on the Jewish community and Israel?

The JC looks at the likely challengers to Sir Keir Starmer

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By Charlotte Henry

Israel got talent – and most ordinary people just want to enjoy it

The hate-filled mob understands the power of culture, which is precisely why it does not want charming, gifted artists and athletes from the Jewish state performing abroad: it undermines their efforts to demonise the country

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

By Rhys Hughes

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

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By Martin Benjamin

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Life

I am learning Krav Maga to protect my family and fellow Jews. We all should

By Elisa Bray

5 min read

Eschewing Hollywood control: László Nemes

Film

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

The Oscar-winning director is back with a new film

By James Mottram

6 min read

Opera

Peter Grimes review: Glories of a post-Brexit ‘Britten’ frittered away in a poor revival ★★

Despite a marvellous score, this production of Benjamin Britten’s opera was too finicky to let the story flow

By Stephen Pollard

1 min read

A scene from Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten @ Royal Opera House. A Royal Ballet and Opera production. Conducted by Jakub Hrůša. Directed by Deborah Warner. Set Designer, Michael Levine. Costume Designer, Luis F. Carvalho. Lighting Designer, Peter Mumford. Choreographer, Kim Brandstrup. (Opening 05-05-26) ©Tristram Kenton 05-26 tristram@tristramkenton.com

Dance

Tulsa ballet review: Effervescent, energetic and American-made ★★★★

The UK debut of this American dance company brought impressive technique and production to the Linbury Theatre stage

By Joy Sable

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Classical Symphony - Tulsa Ballet. Photo: Kate Luber Photography

Books

The songs of anguish they wrote and sang in the Polish ghettos and camps

This book of songs from the Shoah was conceived and written in passion, and the unsparing efforts of the authors to trace their composers is laudable

By Mark Glanville

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Words for horror: lyricists Shmerke Kaczerginski (far left) and Abraham Sutzkever (second left) with two other survivors in a portrait taken in Moscow after the war

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

Chief Rabbi warns ‘tidal wave of anti-Jewish invective’ on X fuelling violence against community

Cartoonist who compares Israel to Nazis invited by festival given £250,000 in taxpayer cash

Oh, Vienna: it’s oh-so-close for Israel as Noam Bettan comes second in Eurovision final

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

Award-winning campaigner launches new pledge addressing rental prices and loneliness epidemic

How did we cope without Prince Harry’s wisdom on the Middle East, Anglo-Jewry and Judaism?

Editor's Picks

Your grandparents’ suffering has made you strong...but worried

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

Primal Scream drop ‘highly offensive’ video of swastika with Star of David from shows

‘Trials of the modern Nazis’: Knesset establishes tribunal to prosecute October 7 terrorists

‘Zaftig’ is a state of mind – at least it is since I discovered weight-loss jabs

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Netanyahu to sue New York Times over rape dog article

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

White House Jewish event ending just before Shabbat a ‘sad oversight’, say invitees

World news

Israel’s Noam Bettan delivers Eurovision magic in the final… with a little help from Gal Gadot

Israel’s Noam Bettan defies boos and boycott calls as fans hope for Eurovision joy tonight

Jewish groups protests outside New York Times building over Israeli ‘rape dog’ article

Austrian Jewish students forced to hold Eurovision watch party under police guard over ‘threat of terror attack’

Canada deports British activist who praised October 7 as ‘important resistance’

Dutch retirement home cancels concert from Jewish Eurovision winner after pro-Palestine protests

Father Ted creator accuses RTE of using show to further ‘antisemitic’ Eurovision boycott

UK News

Britain’s business leaders come together to take a stand against antisemitism

Social media influencer Hasan Piker must be banned from Britain, say Jewish leaders

Synagogue members likely to miss Shabbat service as ‘Nakba Day’ march passes nearby, MPs warned

Celebrities call on Starmer to ‘apologise’ for Britain’s role in Mandatory Palestine

Opinion

Israel’s next election date may be decided by one man – and it’s not Netanyahu

It’s no surprise Boy George stands with British Jews – and so do I

Fighting antisemitism was high up in the King’s Speech – but British Jews have heard promises before

I’m a non-Jew who can’t pass a good broiges without sticking my nose in

The ‘Israeli rape dogs’ blood libel fits a long, troubling tradition at The New York Times

What is the record of Labour’s leadership contenders on the Jewish community and Israel?

Israel got talent – and most ordinary people just want to enjoy it

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

Life

I am learning Krav Maga to protect my family and fellow Jews. We all should

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

Peter Grimes review: Glories of a post-Brexit ‘Britten’ frittered away in a poor revival ★★

Tulsa ballet review: Effervescent, energetic and American-made ★★★★

The songs of anguish they wrote and sang in the Polish ghettos and camps

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’