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Pictures of children killed on October 7 and in the Gaza war adorn a wall in Ajami, an Arab-majority neighbourhood in Jaffa, southern Tel Aviv

Israeli elections

Cost of living, crime and Knesset representation are Israeli Arab voters’ main concerns, JC vox pop finds

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

MKs attend a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset on July 28, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli elections

Final polls before 2026 Israeli elections predict coalition deadlock

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Israelis stand in line to cast their ballots at a polling station during on October 27, 2026 (Flash90)

Israeli elections

Early turnout the highest since 1981 as Israeli election voting begins

Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has claimed that the surge is located in Arab communites and ‘legt-wing strongholds’

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

An Orthodox Jewish man walking in a street of Williamsburg in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on October 22, 2026. (Photo-CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

USA

‘100 Orthodox families fleeing New York for new Florida Jewish community’ as antisemitism surges

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Sacha Baron Cohen

Marvel producers checked I wasn’t offended to be offered role as devil-like villain, reveals Sacha Baron Cohen

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Russian former chess world champion Garry Kasparov attends the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, on October 12, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli elections

‘Just vote against Bibi,’ Garry Kasparov urges Russian-Israelis ahead of Knesset election

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Opinion

Stephen Pollard

Jonathan Powell’s flawed approach to Israel is more dangerous than his wife’s views

Siam Goorwich

Will any Jews be watching this? Why the dilemma over Nobody Wants This is deeper than you think

Shimon Cohen

The slaughter debate has lost its sense of proportion

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Film

He’s passed the final frontier: Walter Koenig who played Chekov in Star Trek dies at 90

Jewish actor’s Russian navigator was mainstay of the original series and seven feature films

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Walter Koenig as Chekov (By NBC Television - eBay itemphoto frontphoto back, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19802343)

US Politics

Pro-Democrat campaign ad claims US gives Israel money ‘to kill Palestinians’

The clip, produced by an organisation linked to prominent leftist figures, suggests that the Gaza War is the reason for price increases in American shops

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

A still image from an ad produced by Rebellion PAC in 2024 and aired during the 2026 Michigan Senate race (YouTube/NovaraMedia/CenkUygur)

US Politics

‘I don’t believe in voting blue no matter who’: Michigan’s Jewish Democrats waver over el-Sayed

The party’s candidate has a chance to become the first-ever Muslim US Senator, but his views on Israel have alienated part of its traditional base

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Former President Barack Obama stands with Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a rally in Detroit, Michigan, on October 24, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli Politics

Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have done ‘enormous reputational damage’ to Israel, says billionaire Bill Ackman ahead of Knesset election

The prominent investor and outspoken pro-Israel advocate has called for the two far-right leaders to be excluded from the next coalition government

By Hayley Cregor

1 min read

US hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on May 4, 2026 (Getty Images)

World News

Netherlands backs out of Eurovision in apparent U-turn over Israel

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Pope Leo

‘We reject all forms of religious hatred and discrimination’, Pope tells Jewish delegation

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

A crowd confront police in Milan central station and (in front) Youssef Siher (Main image: Getty)

Italy

Pro-Hamas academic accused of masterminding Milan riots is arrested

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Brazil

Anti-Israel president Lula records upset victory in Brazilian election

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Nobel Prize

Nobel Prize winner Claude Cohen-Tannoudji dies aged 93

By JC Reporter

2 min read

The Eagle's Nest ablaze on October 23, 2026 (Getty Images)

Hitler

Suspect arrested over blaze that ‘destroyed’ Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest

By JC Reporter

1 min read

International Criminal Court

European Parliament awards ICC top human rights prize three months after chief prosecutor resigns over sex abuse allegations

International Criminal Court's nomination for Sakharov Prize had been put forward by left wing parties in the European Parliament

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

UK News

BBC is biased against Israel and has been taken over by a ‘radical generation’, says former Panorama producer

Referring to the corporation’s coverage of Gaza, Phil Craig said ‘all the mistakes in this particular war seem to be in the same direction’

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Courts

Man stormed into Jewish wedding on ‘hate spree’, court told

Joseph Nixon was found guilty of racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment after the incident at Liverpool’s historic Adelphi Hotel

By JC Reporter

2 min read

The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool (Photo-Google Street View)

BBC

Oscar winner Lucie Kon receives £400k payout from BBC after alleging antisemitism

‘The BBC broke me,’ said the acclaimed documentary producer

By Jamie Shapiro

3 min read

Lucie Kon with her Oscar for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' (Instagram/StHelensNorwood)

Green Party

BBC accused of giving Green activist ‘free rein’ to ‘launch disgusting attack’ on Jewish guest

Dr Ashok Kumar later said that ‘Zionism will join apartheid and Jim Crow in the ugly dustbin of history’

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

Dr Ashok Kumar on the BBC's 'Politics Live' on October 18, 2026 (BBC)

Opinion

How did eco-idealists of the 70s descend into Israel-hating Greens of today?

Movement founded half a century ago by environmentalists seems to have betrayed core mission

By Jonathan Harounoff

3 min read

Vote Green sign in Lewes, East Sussex ahead of May local election earlier this year (Getty Images)

By Sarah Sackman

Greens are no longer a party of peace after ‘Zionism is racism’ motion

Lone Green Councillor in Barnet said the quiet part out loud last week in supporting the dismantling of the State of Israel

2 min read

By Idan Siboni and Romi Waldman

Memory of fallen soldiers must never be exploited for cynical election slogans

Law must ensure political campaigns can use names and images of the dead only with consent of bereaved families

2 min read

By Stephen Pollard

Inside Israel, I see how little haters worldwide understand this election

Benjamin Netanyahu’s future is at stake – but the issues for voters in a nation recovering from trauma are far removed from luxury beliefs of critics living safely abroad

3 min read

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By Zack Ford

4 min read

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Moving home in North London? Some things are worth doing properly

By Dennis Rogers

3 min read

Photo of a young woman working on a landscape project in her backyard.

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Tzedakah shouldn’t stop with us

By Anthony Broza

3 min read

Always on hand for advice: UJC chaplains and head office team, 2026-27. Photo by UJC

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By Sophie Dunoff

2 min read

Life

‘I wasn’t terribly excited by his writing when I was young’: Paweł Pawlikowski on his new film about Thomas Mann

By James Mottram

5 min read

Abbey treasures: (clockwise from left) Margret Kroch-Frishman; artists in the Abbey ground with Jean Renoir and Lotte Reiniger to the right and far right; Lotte Reiniger's silhouette of Prince of Achmed. Inset: Helen Grunwald's self-portrait (Credit: Ben Uri gallery, courtesy)

Art

How Jewish refugees changed the face of British art for ever

A new exhibition shows the trailblazing work created at what was once one of the UK’s most prolific art colonies. Michele Goldsmith pops in

By Michele Goldsmith

7 min read

Film

Ali G: Who Iz I? review: ‘No greater display of chutzpah than Baron Cohen in full anarchic sail’ ★★★★

Viewers will be divided between those who laugh and those who want to leave, and those who belong to both camps

By John Nathan

3 min read

Subtlety of a baseball bat: Sacha Baron Cohen as Ali G (Credit: MGM Amazon Studios)

Theatre

‘Delight in other people’s creativity’: Nicholas Hytner hails return of ‘The History Boys’ for first West End run in 20 years

The acclaimed director expressed his hope that a renewal of his award-winning production can resonate with the younger generation

By Daisy Blakemore-Creedon

1 min read

Nicholas Hytner arrives for the gala presentation of 'The Choral' at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025 (Getty Images)

By Elisa Bray

How my young son’s obsession with a spiny mammal kept us kosher

Bruce the echidna transformed our family’s diet

3 min read

Animal magic: Theo at Paignton Zoo, where his dream of meeting Bruce (inset) came true

JC recipes

Slow-cooked chickpeas with rosemary, sun-dried tomatoes and honey

By Odysea

Cook time: 1 hr 40 mins – 3 hours

Vegetarian

Roasted butternut and lentils with herb and tahini-amba dressings

By Silvia Nacamulli

Cook time: 45 minutes

Lamb recipe

Lebanese white bean and lamb stew (Fasolia bi lahme)

By Sarah Mann-Yeager

Cook time: 2 hrs

Comfort food recipe

Azu: Volga Tatar beef and dill pickle stew

By Alissa Timoshkina

Cook time: 2 hrs, 10 mins

The Jewish Chronicle

Cost of living, crime and Knesset representation are Israeli Arab voters’ main concerns, JC vox pop finds

Final polls before 2026 Israeli elections predict coalition deadlock

Early turnout the highest since 1981 as Israeli election voting begins

‘100 Orthodox families fleeing New York for new Florida Jewish community’ as antisemitism surges

Marvel producers checked I wasn’t offended to be offered role as devil-like villain, reveals Sacha Baron Cohen

‘Just vote against Bibi,’ Garry Kasparov urges Russian-Israelis ahead of Knesset election

Opinion

Jonathan Powell’s flawed approach to Israel is more dangerous than his wife’s views

Will any Jews be watching this? Why the dilemma over Nobody Wants This is deeper than you think

The slaughter debate has lost its sense of proportion

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He’s passed the final frontier: Walter Koenig who played Chekov in Star Trek dies at 90

Pro-Democrat campaign ad claims US gives Israel money ‘to kill Palestinians’

‘I don’t believe in voting blue no matter who’: Michigan’s Jewish Democrats waver over el-Sayed

Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have done ‘enormous reputational damage’ to Israel, says billionaire Bill Ackman ahead of Knesset election

World News

Netherlands backs out of Eurovision in apparent U-turn over Israel

‘We reject all forms of religious hatred and discrimination’, Pope tells Jewish delegation

Pro-Hamas academic accused of masterminding Milan riots is arrested

Anti-Israel president Lula records upset victory in Brazilian election

Nobel Prize winner Claude Cohen-Tannoudji dies aged 93

Suspect arrested over blaze that ‘destroyed’ Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest

European Parliament awards ICC top human rights prize three months after chief prosecutor resigns over sex abuse allegations

UK News

BBC is biased against Israel and has been taken over by a ‘radical generation’, says former Panorama producer

Man stormed into Jewish wedding on ‘hate spree’, court told

Oscar winner Lucie Kon receives £400k payout from BBC after alleging antisemitism

BBC accused of giving Green activist ‘free rein’ to ‘launch disgusting attack’ on Jewish guest

Opinion

How did eco-idealists of the 70s descend into Israel-hating Greens of today?

Greens are no longer a party of peace after ‘Zionism is racism’ motion

Memory of fallen soldiers must never be exploited for cynical election slogans

Inside Israel, I see how little haters worldwide understand this election

Sponsored

Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) in modern molecular science

Moving home in North London? Some things are worth doing properly

Tzedakah shouldn’t stop with us

Real university starter pack, no £600 kettle required

Life

‘I wasn’t terribly excited by his writing when I was young’: Paweł Pawlikowski on his new film about Thomas Mann

How Jewish refugees changed the face of British art for ever

Ali G: Who Iz I? review: ‘No greater display of chutzpah than Baron Cohen in full anarchic sail’ ★★★★

‘Delight in other people’s creativity’: Nicholas Hytner hails return of ‘The History Boys’ for first West End run in 20 years

How my young son’s obsession with a spiny mammal kept us kosher

JC recipes

Slow-cooked chickpeas with rosemary, sun-dried tomatoes and honey

Roasted butternut and lentils with herb and tahini-amba dressings

Lebanese white bean and lamb stew (Fasolia bi lahme)

Azu: Volga Tatar beef and dill pickle stew