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Ben Conway

Ben Conway

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

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United Synagogue

Chief Rabbi: We hope for new miracle of Purim in war with Iran and pray for those who seek a safer, peaceful world

Over 1,000 people took part in the online prayers led by Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis on Saturday night

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The Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis (Photo: United Synagogue/YouTube)

Peter Sacks' piece of artwork to commemorate Anne Frank as part of his 'Resistance' series

Anne Frank Trust auctions one-of-a-kind artwork to raise funds

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Jewish children from Odesa on a new mattress in the displaced persons camp in Bucharest (Photo: Tikva UK)

Tikva UK reflects on critical work it continues to provide for Odesa’s Jewish community

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The Real fan performing the Nazi salute

Real Madrid boots out fan who performed Nazi salute

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‘At Charity Extra, we think about the psychology of why people give tzedakah’

The digital fundraising platform has now surpassed $1 billion (£740 million) in donations

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February 26, 2026 15:47

Yitzi Bude

World Jewish Relief raises critical funds on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war

Speakers at the annual dinner told guests of the essential work that WJR does to support displaced Ukrainians

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February 25, 2026 16:16

Emma Barnett hosting the annual dinner in north London (photo: Lauren Kayser)

Family of father with aggressive cancer raising funds for treatment abroad

James Conradi, 38, is hoping to have a liver transplant

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February 24, 2026 19:09

Family of father with aggressive cancer raising funds for treatment abroad

BBYO UK joins thousands of Jewish youth at international convention

The leaders stressed the importance of giving young Jews a seat at the table

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February 24, 2026 13:56

BBYO UK

Jewish hockey star scores winning goal to secure US gold

Three golds for Jewish athletes in the Games’ final event took the overall tally to eight

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February 24, 2026 10:38

Jack (L) and Quinn (R) Hughes of Team USA celebrate winning the gold medals in ice hockey on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy (Getty Images)

Golden girl! US women’s ice hockey team triumph at Winter Olympics with goalie Aerin Frankel

First Jewish gold medal winner at 2026 Games after victory in final against Canada

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February 20, 2026 16:35

Aerin Frankel (left) celebrates her gold medal win with Ava McNaughton of Team United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics (Photo: Getty)

King Charles pops in to refugee jobs fair at St James’s Palace

The employment event was supported by World Jewish Relief

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February 19, 2026 13:40

His Majesty The King meeting Sara, refugee and employee at PwC, at the Refugee Employment Network job fair (Photo: Ian Jones)

Western Marble Arch Shul leaders propose new rabbinic couple

Rabbi Pinchas and Rebbetzin Gila Hackenbroch are on the cards to join WMA shul after 18 years of service at Woodside Park synagogue

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February 19, 2026 11:40

Rabbi Pinchas and Rebbetzin Gila Hackenbroch (Photo: United Synagogue)

COMMUNITY FOCUS: Brighton & Hove – ‘a community that punches way above its weight’

The JC heads south to explore synagogues, community centres, and a football stadium in the seaside city

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February 18, 2026 15:10

Brighton Pier (Photo: Getty)

JNF UK launches Green Sunday to strengthen Israel’s border communities

The people-led projects aim to revitalise civilian life on Israel’s outskirts

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February 18, 2026 13:14

Ruach Arava Leadership Programme (credit: JNF UK)

Jewish-American speed skater wins silver in final race of his Winter Olympic career

Emery Lehman revealed that this Olympics, his fourth, will be his last

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February 18, 2026 12:35

Silver medallist Emery Lehman (right), pictured with his teammates (from left), Ethan Cepuran and Casey Dawson (Photo: Getty)

Chief Rabbi gives his blessing to new Hatzola chapter

Hatzola HBS is already flourishing and providing lifesaving care in its first year of service

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February 17, 2026 17:02

Chief Rabbi gives his blessing to new Hatzola chapter

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