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Ben Conway

Ben Conway

Ben Conway is the JC’s community reporter. You can reach him at bconway@thejc.com.

Latest from Ben Conway

Neurodiversity Conference

‘The world is a better place for having different types of brains’

Expert Jessie Hewitson shared her wisdom with the JC at Belonging Matters - the Jewish community’s inaugural conference on neurodiversity

2 min read

Jessie Hewitson in conversation with JC Community editor, Gaby Wine, at the Belonging Matters conference (Photo: Leivi Saltman)

The Journey exhibition at the National Holocaust Museum (Photo: Trioto Photography)

National Holocaust Museum announces major Google partnership

1 min read

Kamran Ahmed having been arrested (credit: Canary)

Ex-Palestine Action hunger striker among ten arrested outside Yom Ha’atzmaut event in London

2 min read

‘The London Marathon is a way to push myself while contributing to something bigger’

‘The London Marathon is a way to push myself while contributing to something bigger’

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The charity that gives computers – and people – a second chance

A chance conversation at a Jewish wedding led to a thriving organisation which gives people with disabilities, learning difficulties or mental health challenges the opportunity to gain valuable computer skills

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April 22, 2026 08:43

James working on the insides of a laptop (photo: Ben Conway)

Housing charity wins praise for its community impact

The Mayor of Leeds hosted a celebration for LJHA staff to recognise their hard work

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April 16, 2026 15:03

Left to right: Mark Grandfield, Councillor Dan Cohen, Lady Mayoress Mrs Elayna Cohen and Craig Simons, LJHA's director of operations (photo: LJHA)

AJEX launches initiative aimed at younger generation

The first “AJEX NextGen” event is an online talk tomorrow with serving Lt Col Danny Yank

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April 15, 2026 16:09

D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh with Lt Col Danny Yank at the 2025 AJEX Parade (photo: AJEX)

The art of healing at Chai Cancer Care

To mark World Art Day on April 15, Ben Conway finds out how creative workshops are transforming the outlook of people with cancer

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April 15, 2026 14:40

Etty Debourcieu in the art studio (photo: Chai Cancer Care)

Leeds Uni Jsoc football team lifts its first ever trophy under the lights in London

Striker Josh Woolf netted the only goal against Birmingham in the UJS Cup final

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April 14, 2026 13:19

Hapoel Hyde Park celebrating the victory (photo: Georgia Rosenberg)

‘We will be each other’s resources, and I think that will be worth its weight in gold’

The JC learns about the first leadership course specifically for the UK’s small Jewish communities

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April 14, 2026 10:15

A screengrab from the video call of the first session of the course (photo: JSCN)

Vegan US rabbi announces £7,000 grant for UK shuls who explore plant-based lifestyle

The Synagogue Vegan Challenge is open for applications from UK communities for the first time

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April 14, 2026 09:39

Rabbi Yanklowitz (photo: courtesy)

‘When I saw myself on TV, I realised there are no limits to what you can achieve’

Eight-year-old Ariel Owliaei beat tens of thousands of entrants to the final of a BBC storywriting competition

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April 10, 2026 15:26

Ariel at Windsor Castle for the Grand Final (photo: courtesy)

The rabbi who ran a half marathon in the Arctic

Rabbi Mendy Korer recently took on the challenge to fundraise for Chabad Islington’s communal Seder

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March 30, 2026 12:22

The rabbi who ran a half marathon in the Arctic

Jewish Deaf Association hosts special Seder for hard of hearing

The entire service was delivered in British Sign Language

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March 29, 2026 07:08

Miriam Solomon (aged 99) signed the Ma Nishtana (Photo: JDA)

Rabbis join other faith leaders in signing letter opposing refugee reforms

The letter criticises the government’s plans to change the rules for refugee family reunions

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March 27, 2026 13:02

Faith leaders and charity campaigners in Westminster, including Rabbi David Mason from HIAS+JCORE (centre) (Photo: HIAS+JCORE)

I-gnite goes on the road as it prepares Jewish sixth-formers for uni

Students learnt how to deal with antisemitism on campus and where to turn for support

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March 27, 2026 09:39

Charlotte Korchak speaking to students at a school in London (Photo: Danielle Manson)

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