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Mandy Damari: “Emily’s nightmare in Gaza is over”
Hostages

Mandy Damari: “Emily’s nightmare in Gaza is over”

Emily was released by Hamas earlier today
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Richard Pater
Richard Pater
Why the Trump factor was critical in making the hostage deal happen

The crushing of Hamas and the decline of the Iranian axis were also important
Stephen Pollard
Stephen Pollard
Saturday’s march shows that it’s really about Jews, not Palestinians

The march is going ahead despite the ceasefire deal – and I would bet my mortgage that the hate will be more vitriolic than ever

Sir Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer
Nothing could prepare me for the sheer horror of Auschwitz

The Prime Minister writes for the JC following his visit to the site of the Nazi death camp
Hostages handed over to IDF
Israel
Hostages handed over to IDF

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher have arrived in Israel
Biden takes credit for ceasefire and hostage release in final speech as president
Joe Biden
Biden takes credit for ceasefire and hostage release in final speech as president

The president thanked his team and especially envoy Brett McGurk, the lead U.S. negotiator on the Israel-Hamas deal
Who are the Palestinian prisoners being freed in return for the hostages?
Hostage Negotiations
Who are the Palestinian prisoners being freed in return for the hostages?

The new ceasefire deal will see the initial release of 33 hostages in exchange for up to 1,904 Palestinian prisoners, many of whom have been charged with terrorism and murder
‘We need everyone back home’ In Hostages Square as Israel waits for captives to return
Israel
‘We need everyone back home’ In Hostages Square as Israel waits for captives to return

An anxious nation watched as three of its hostages returned home
Hostage Negotiations

What awaits the three hostages released in today’s ceasefire deal?

Israel

Lost soldier’s body retrieved from Gaza by IDF after 10 years
Donald Trump

Trump: Israel-Hamas ceasefire ‘better hold,’ or ‘all hell will break out’
Charles Bybelezer

The potential security consequences of the Gaza ceasefire

 Melanie Phillips

Judaism taught the West to think – now it must teach it how to survive
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In Focus
The biblical values that Donald Trump will pledge to uphold)
The biblical values that Donald Trump will pledge to uphold
Donald Trump
Palestinian Authority
‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ claims Blinken
‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ claims Blinken

The US Secretary of State also said that Israel must ‘abandon the myth’ of annexing the West Bank.
Iran
Pro-Hezbollah teacher in London vows to make children holy warriors
Pro-Hezbollah teacher in London vows to make children holy warriors

Children are taught to venerate the Ayatollah at Islamic school near a south London synagogue
Chicken
Pomegranate chicken
Pomegranate chicken

A super simple but stunning, show stopper that’s perfect for Friday night
Holocaust
Holocaust survivor who escaped to UK awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour
Holocaust survivor who escaped to UK awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour

George Shefi, now 93, was shuttled out of Germany on the Kindertransport just before the outbreak of the Second World War when he was seven years old.
Hezbollah
Why Lebanon's new president represents yet another blow to Hezbollah and Iran
Why Lebanon's new president represents yet another blow to Hezbollah and Iran
BBC
BBC editor hires lawyer after Owen Jones claims led to antisemitic death threats
BBC editor hires lawyer after Owen Jones claims led to antisemitic death threats
Kindertransport
How thousands of children fled Nazis on Kindertransport as new details discovered
How thousands of children fled Nazis on Kindertransport as new details discovered
chicken recipe

Brilliant baharat spiced chicken
Organ donation

Community urged to sign up to NHS organ donor register
EcoJudaism

‘Choose Life’ says EcoJudaism as it holds first public vigil
Spotlight
Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

St Paul de Vence is a must-visit destination for art lovers
There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

I was struck on my recent visit by philosemitism, but the picture is not entirely rosy
Orange blossom French toast with clementines, honey and pistachios
Orange blossom French toast with clementines, honey and pistachios
From Portakabins to a multi-million pound building: school shows future of inclusive education
From Portakabins to a multi-million pound building: school shows future of inclusive education
Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses, CST report reveals
Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses, CST report reveals
Beet and chocolate brownies
Beet and chocolate brownies
Paws for thought: Meet Molly, the dog working to Bring Them Home
Paws for thought: Meet Molly, the dog working to Bring Them Home
Indian mushy peas
Indian mushy peas
Nosferatu review: Drips with gothic horror and launches Lily-Rose Depp
Nosferatu review: Drips with gothic horror and launches Lily-Rose Depp
Waffle-topped baked bean pie
Waffle-topped baked bean pie
Life & Culture arrowdark
The Thai vegan retreat where Israelis go to zen out
The Thai vegan retreat where Israelis go to zen out
Quick sesame flatbreads with honey butter
Quick sesame flatbreads with honey butter
‘Shalom’? Or ‘Happy Jew Day’?
‘Shalom’? Or ‘Happy Jew Day’?
Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan

James Mangold, the ‘half-Jewish’ director of A Complete Unknown on making one of cinema’s most hotly anticipated biopics
Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan
I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want
I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want
Babygirl review: ‘follow your heart’s desire’
Babygirl review: ‘follow your heart’s desire’
Striking a chord for Jewish pride
Striking a chord for Jewish pride
After the Lavoyah review: ‘Corbyn revenge fantasy with shades of Berkoff’
After the Lavoyah review: ‘Corbyn revenge fantasy with shades of Berkoff’
Thanks to my incredible donor, I am living my best life
Thanks to my incredible donor, I am living my best life
‘I feel self-conscious about my post-masectomy body, but no one raised an eyebrow’
‘I feel self-conscious about my post-masectomy body, but no one raised an eyebrow’
The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms
The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms
The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of
The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of
A luxury spa – and it’s on my Hertfordshire doorstep
A luxury spa – and it’s on my Hertfordshire doorstep
Let's Eat arrowdark
Budget-friendly recipe: Roast chicken pot pies

Budget-friendly recipe: Roast chicken pot pies

Stretch those Shabbat leftovers with this deliciously simple recipe
Seasonal leftover roast chicken (or turkey) salad
Seasonal leftover roast chicken (or turkey) salad

Put those leftovers to great use with this tasty salad
Spelt with spiced roasted cauliflower
Spelt with spiced roasted cauliflower
Ben Rebuck’s restaurant has caused a stir – and it’s not even open yet
Ben Rebuck’s restaurant has caused a stir – and it’s not even open yet
Creamy masālā tomato soup
Creamy masālā tomato soup
Easiest ever cauliflower curry
Easiest ever cauliflower curry
Centrepiece spiced beef and cauliflower rice tahdig
Centrepiece spiced beef and cauliflower rice tahdig
Cauliflower with chickpeas, pomegranate and tahini yoghurt
Cauliflower with chickpeas, pomegranate and tahini yoghurt
Vegetable comfort soup with chilli chicken meatballs
Vegetable comfort soup with chilli chicken meatballs
Brilliant Brussels sprout, apple, herb and orzo slaw
Brilliant Brussels sprout, apple, herb and orzo slaw
LET'S EAT MORE
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‘Don’t let any of them get left behind’

‘Don’t let any of them get left behind’

Hostage families urge the diaspora community to keep applying pressure on world leaders
‘Get yourself tested for your cancer risk’ urges Vanessa Feltz
‘Get yourself tested for your cancer risk’ urges Vanessa Feltz

The media star was speaking in Manchester
Charity recognised for ‘oustanding’ volunteer management

Charity recognised for ‘oustanding’ volunteer management
Masorti senior rabbi joins faith leaders urging Keir Starmer to back Climate Bill

Masorti senior rabbi joins faith leaders urging Keir Starmer to back Climate Bill
Sally keeps on walking as she celebrates 105

Sally keeps on walking as she celebrates 105
Jewish social care charities say Labour’s Casey Commission fails to address ‘urgent issues’

Jewish social care charities say Labour’s Casey Commission fails to address ‘urgent issues’
Charedi leader calls government moves to regulate yeshivot ‘alarming’

Charedi leader calls government moves to regulate yeshivot ‘alarming’

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Experience Israel 52-page tourism showcase

Experience Israel 52-page tourism showcase

‘Visit Israel. Support Israel,’ says Haim Katz, Israel Minister of Tourism
Five great ways the Guggenheim has used social media to engage audiences
Five great ways the Guggenheim has used social media to engage audiences

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, known for its distinctive architectural design and contemporary art collections, has leveraged social media in innovative ways to engage audiences and make art more accessible.
European Maccabi Youth Games supplement

European Maccabi Youth Games supplement
How WRAI can help you gain Israeli citizenship

How WRAI can help you gain Israeli citizenship
The heart of the matter: Stay active this summer to keep your heart healthy

The heart of the matter: Stay active this summer to keep your heart healthy
Counselling: the myths and benefits

Counselling: the myths and benefits
See the bigger picture: Vision correction and good eye care are vital for health

See the bigger picture: Vision correction and good eye care are vital for health

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