Ben Bloch

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Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever reach agreement to end West Bank boycott

The ice cream will continue to be sold across Israel and the West Bank, undoing an earlier decision

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Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever reach agreement to end West Bank boycott

Woody Allen confirms new film to shoot in Paris, but 'thrill' of directing is gone

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Team Russia no longer competing in Tel Aviv Maccabiah Games

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Hamas releases video of Israeli citizen held captive since 2015

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Marina Smith, pioneering Holocaust educator dies at 87

Smith was honoured with an MBE for her work

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June 28, 2022 12:54

Marina Smith, pioneering Holocaust educator dies at 87

Goldsmiths to support Jewish academic David Hirsh after ‘unwarranted’ attack from SU President

The university has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, but without the 11 examples

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June 27, 2022 16:47

Goldsmiths to support Jewish academic David Hirsh after ‘unwarranted’ attack from SU President

Martin Lewis recalls childhood ‘Jewy Lewy’ nickname and the antisemitism he gets online

‘I’m the Money Saving Expert and I’m Jewish, I’m not the Money Saving Expert because I’m Jewish’, Martin Lewis said

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June 23, 2022 15:21

Martin Lewis recalls childhood ‘Jewy Lewy’ nickname and the antisemitism he gets online

Kosher food maker announces gefilte fish hot dogs and the internet is very concerned

Manischewitz announced 'gefilte fish hot dogs' on Twitter, calling it 'An American tradition your Bubbie will love'

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June 23, 2022 12:27

Kosher food maker announces gefilte fish hot dogs and the internet is very concerned

Meet the Londoner defending Israel on the cyber frontlines as an IDF commander

Staff Sergeant Benjamin Lee told the JC about his experiences defending Israel online, including during the May 2021 Israel-Hamas war

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June 23, 2022 11:03

Meet the Londoner defending Israel on the cyber frontlines as an IDF commander

Australian state bans the display of the Nazi swastika

Anyone who intentionally displays the symbol faces up to a year in jail and/or a fine of $22,000

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June 22, 2022 16:14

Australian state bans the display of the Nazi swastika

Jozef Walaszczyk, who rescued over 50 Jews in the Holocaust, dies age 103

In 2002, he was recognised by Israel as a Righteous Among the Nations for his role in saving Jewish lives

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June 22, 2022 15:41

Jozef Walaszczyk, who rescued over 50 Jews in the Holocaust, dies age 103

Israel to give work visas to LGBTQ+ Palestinians facing discrimination

LGBTQ+ Palestinians can now be issued work visas in Israel for six months

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June 22, 2022 12:17

People participate at the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, on June 10, 2022. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מצעד הגאווה תל אביב המונים גאווה הולכים צועדים צועד

Police 'Officer of the Year' under investigation for antisemitic tweets

Officer Ismail Quran had allegedly tweeted praise of Hitler, antisemitic tirades, and pro-Hamas statements

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June 21, 2022 13:10

Police 'Officer of the Year' under investigation for antisemitic tweets

Yair Lapid to become interim Israeli PM as country heads for another election

Naftali Bennett's government to be dissolved after coalition falters

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June 20, 2022 17:09

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (R) speaks with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) during a cabinet meeting at the Prime minister's office in Jerusalem, on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

16-year-old Israeli gymnast takes home gold at European championships

The Israeli team also beat Azerbaijan to win gold in the group competition at the event held in Tel Aviv

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June 20, 2022 13:52

16-year-old Israeli gymnast takes home gold at European championships

Covid surges in Israel with over 10,000 new cases on Sunday

The Health Ministry is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss reimposing Covid restrictions

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June 20, 2022 11:11

Magen David worker take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test from Israelis, at a Magen David Adom drive through complex in Jerusalem, on June 20, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90

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Ben Bloch

Latest from Ben Bloch

Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever reach agreement to end West Bank boycott

Woody Allen confirms new film to shoot in Paris, but 'thrill' of directing is gone

Team Russia no longer competing in Tel Aviv Maccabiah Games

Hamas releases video of Israeli citizen held captive since 2015

More from Ben Bloch

Marina Smith, pioneering Holocaust educator dies at 87

Goldsmiths to support Jewish academic David Hirsh after ‘unwarranted’ attack from SU President

Martin Lewis recalls childhood ‘Jewy Lewy’ nickname and the antisemitism he gets online

Kosher food maker announces gefilte fish hot dogs and the internet is very concerned

Meet the Londoner defending Israel on the cyber frontlines as an IDF commander

Australian state bans the display of the Nazi swastika

Jozef Walaszczyk, who rescued over 50 Jews in the Holocaust, dies age 103

Israel to give work visas to LGBTQ+ Palestinians facing discrimination

Police 'Officer of the Year' under investigation for antisemitic tweets

Yair Lapid to become interim Israeli PM as country heads for another election

16-year-old Israeli gymnast takes home gold at European championships

Covid surges in Israel with over 10,000 new cases on Sunday