Arthur Popivker

Arthur is a student at the University of Birmingham

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Housing

Manchester and Liverpool Jewish housing associations merge to form regional provider

The merger will enable the number of Jewish housing to be increased across the region

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(left) Phil Geller, former chairman of the Manchester Jewish Housing Association and now chair of NWJHA, and (right) David Mintz, former chief executive of MJHA and now chief executive of NWJHA (Credit: courtesy)

Nearly a month on from the earthquake on June 24, residents sit amid the rubble of a residential building that collapsed in Caraballeda, Venezuela (Photo: Getty)

World Jewish Relief predicts humanitarian needs from Venezuela earthquake ‘will last for months’

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Miriam (centre) with the Chief Rabbi and JDA staff (Photo: JDA)

100-year-old Miriam gets surprise visit from the Chief Rabbi

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Sagui Dekel-Chen and his wife, Mili, soon after his release from captivity (Photo: Avi Ohayon_GPO)

JNF UK to livestream concert of former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen at London event

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World Jewish Relief Ukrainian refugee scheme boosts UK economy by £31.5 million

13,000 Ukrainians have taken part in the STEP programme

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July 16, 2026 17:35

Anastasiia Vasylashko, who participated in World Jewish Relief's STEP programme (Photo: WJR)

Employment charity Resource creates in-house AI tool to help clients find new jobs

‘The advisor remains at the heart of the process, with technology enhancing our service rather than replacing the human element’

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July 16, 2026 17:16

Employment charity Resource have a new AI tool to help clients find work (Photo: Getty)

‘Israeli doctors cured my 130-a-day painkiller addiction in 20 minutes’

The patient also reported a reduction in his smoking habit and a lessened desire to drink alcohol

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July 16, 2026 16:13

Dr Lior Lev Tov (British Friends of Rambam Medical Centre)

Knesset restores Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over Kashrut certification

The bill was a key part of an unofficial pact between the coalition and the Charedi parties, assuring mutual support for key legislative priorities

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July 16, 2026 14:57

A Charedi man stands outside the Chief Rabbinate headquarters in Jerusalem on October 31, 2024 (Flash90)

‘Relief and disbelief’: Gibraltar claims first ever Maccabiah medal

The Rock’s futsal team, led by Hampstead resident JJ Marrache, beat Mexico 9-3 to secure the historic achievement

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July 16, 2026 11:39

Maccabiah Gibraltar's Masters 45+ futsal team ahead of their match against Mexico on July 12, 2026 (Gil Shamai)

United trustees ‘agree’ to rename synagogues if England wins World Cup

The satirical plan would see synagogues named in honour Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice

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July 15, 2026 16:03

England line up ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match against Norway at Miami Stadium on July 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

Hatzola Northwest announces new site following arson attack

The purchase was enabled from £3.2m of crowdfunding within two days of the atrocity

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July 14, 2026 14:05

The aftermath of the arson attack on Hatzola Northwest in Golders Green in March (Photo: Getty)

Work Avenue celebrates twenty years in business

The employment charity has gone from a small desk in Finchley to supporting more than 4,000 clients a year

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July 14, 2026 12:00

The Work Avenue staff team celebrate their 20th anniversary (Photo: Danilo Leonardi)

As a Ukrainian Jew, I am caught between two wars

While Ukrainians have to hold on to their identity as Putin tries to wipe them out, Israelis and Jews must do the same on a global front.

3 min read

June 3, 2026 10:54

Klezmer musicians perform in Ukraine (Photo: Getty)

Arthur Popivker

Latest from Arthur Popivker

Manchester and Liverpool Jewish housing associations merge to form regional provider

World Jewish Relief predicts humanitarian needs from Venezuela earthquake ‘will last for months’

100-year-old Miriam gets surprise visit from the Chief Rabbi

JNF UK to livestream concert of former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen at London event

More from Arthur Popivker

World Jewish Relief Ukrainian refugee scheme boosts UK economy by £31.5 million

Employment charity Resource creates in-house AI tool to help clients find new jobs

‘Israeli doctors cured my 130-a-day painkiller addiction in 20 minutes’

Knesset restores Chief Rabbinate’s monopoly over Kashrut certification

‘Relief and disbelief’: Gibraltar claims first ever Maccabiah medal

United trustees ‘agree’ to rename synagogues if England wins World Cup

Hatzola Northwest announces new site following arson attack

Work Avenue celebrates twenty years in business

As a Ukrainian Jew, I am caught between two wars