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Participants in the Hebrew Language Olympiad (Credit: Hebrew Consortium at Brandeis)

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What a pickle! Vanessa Feltz with a gherkin mascot (Image: Sophie Shaw)

Jewish Culture Month

Guests get in a pickle at launch of first Jewish Culture Month

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

Golders Green

Israeli man brutally beaten up by group of men in Golders Green after speaking Hebrew

The alleged attackers asked ‘Are you Jewish?’ as they beat him, according to the victim

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

M&H's new Apex Terroir range showcases four distinct regions of Israel (Photo: M&H)

whisky

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

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, right, pictured with Qasem Soleimani, an Iranian military commander killed in a US strike in 2020 (Image: US department of Justice)

IRGC

US arrests IRGC-linked commander who ‘plotted Golders Green attack’

By Mark Wood

4 min read

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who came second after his performance of the song 'Michelle' (Photo: Getty)

Eurovision 2026

Israel didn’t win Eurovision – and I was relieved

By Gaby Wine

2 min read

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

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

Opinion: Remembering Holocaust survivor Harry Spiro, whose family was his victory over the Nazis

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

Fourth day of police hunt for man who threatened to behead ‘dirty Jews’

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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

A protester in Berlin holds up an image of a watermelon slice in the shape of Israel plus the Palestinian territories (Photo by BABAK BORDBAR/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Palestine

Some watermelon slice symbols are examples of extremism, says German intelligence

By Mark Wood

1 min read

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

By JC Reporter

3 min read

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

2 min read

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’

Anas Altikriti suggested the massacres were the Palestinians’ response to being ‘subjugated, victimised, abused, violated, murdered and tortured’ by Israel

By JC Reporter

1 min read

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

Nakba march

People ‘stayed away from shul’ to avoid Nakba Day march

Westminster Synagogue’s president said congregants were worried about coming across protesters

By Simon Rocker and Gaby Wine

2 min read

Protesters holding Palestinian flags and placards march along Piccadilly in central London during a Nakba demonstration in support of Palestine (Photo: Getty Images)

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

Opinion

Why was the Nakba march allowed to intimidate London’s Jews again?

When police escort protestors despite knowing in advance that antisemitic slogans are likely to appear, onlookers reasonably conclude that such rhetoric now lies within the boundaries of acceptable public discourse

2 min read

Why was the Nakba march allowed to intimidate London’s Jews again?

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

That utterly bonkers, gloriously dreadful Eurovision where the audience just loves Israel

It would have been satisfyingly wonderful if Noam Bettan had won but Bulgaria’s Dara stood out by defying the nasty snubbing of the Jewish state and liking the song Michelle on Instagram

3 min read

By Ashley Perry

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

4 min read

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

4 min read

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

4 min read

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

6 min read

Sponsored

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

By JWed

2 min read

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

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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Oscar-worthy residences

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

The Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden overlooking Lake Wörthersee

Jewish travel

Traversing the wonders of Austria’s Lake Wörthersee and the hunt for Jewish history

The turquoise water is made for wild bathing in the summer heat and makes an ideal setting for pondering the country’s troubled past

By Imogen Garfinkel

5 min read

Jewish self-defence

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

With antisemitic attacks becoming more frequent, I have decided to take matters into my own hands

By Elisa Bray

5 min read

Instilling confidence: Gideon Hajioff putting young members of the community through their paces at his gym

Golders Green stabbing

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

Psychologist Dr Emily Ollman-Hirt on how the trauma of our forebears is both a burden and a gift

5 min read

Emily Ollman-Hirt's grandparents Blanka and Isa Hirt

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

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

Numbers boom at international Olympiad celebrating the Hebrew language

Guests get in a pickle at launch of first Jewish Culture Month

Israeli man brutally beaten up by group of men in Golders Green after speaking Hebrew

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

US arrests IRGC-linked commander who ‘plotted Golders Green attack’

Israel didn’t win Eurovision – and I was relieved

Editor's Picks

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

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

Opinion: Remembering Holocaust survivor Harry Spiro, whose family was his victory over the Nazis

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

Fourth day of police hunt for man who threatened to behead ‘dirty Jews’

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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

Some watermelon slice symbols are examples of extremism, says German intelligence

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

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’

UK News

People ‘stayed away from shul’ to avoid Nakba Day march

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

Opinion

Why was the Nakba march allowed to intimidate London’s Jews again?

That utterly bonkers, gloriously dreadful Eurovision where the audience just loves Israel

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

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

Traversing the wonders of Austria’s Lake Wörthersee and the hunt for Jewish history

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

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

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

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’