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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

World Championships beckon for busy triathlete and Board deputy

Nina Morris-Evans talks to the JC ahead of the World Triathlon Championships this month

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Nina atop the podium in Banyoles in July (photo: courtesy)

The ritual purification bath as it was uncovered at the site (Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority)

2,000-year-old mikveh discovered at Kiryat Gat construction site

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Israel's Raz Hershko (white) and France's Celia Cancan compete in the women's over 78kg category final bout at the Hungary Grand Slam on September 13, 2026. (Photo: Ferenc ISZA / AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli judo pair strike gold at top tournament in Hungary

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US musician and producer will.i.am looks on from the pit lane at the end of qualifying for the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix at the Circuit de Monaco, on May 24, 2025. (Getty Images)

Black Eyed Peas’ ‘mazel tov’ lyric was intended to thank Jewish friend’s father, reveals will.i.am

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Jami supporting Jewish secondary schools with suicide prevention education in RSHE classes

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

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September 10, 2026 13:52

A pupil speaking to a Jami mental health practitioner (Photo: Blake Ezra Photography)

High hole-y days: young golfer sets sights on stardom after strong showing at national tournament

James Poole came 12th out of more than 1,000 entrants in event hosted by golf legend Nick Faldo

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September 9, 2026 15:13

James with English golf legend Nick Faldo (photo: courtesy)

Paws for reflection: early Rosh Hashanah service for pet dogs delights congregants

Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue hosted a tailored celebratory service with a special kiddush

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September 9, 2026 14:37

Left: Tash Kaye with her husband, Ben, and dog, Freddie. Right: Freddie at the service wearing his kippah. (photos: courtesy)

Aish’s new creative campaign steers Jews towards a meaningful new year

The ‘High Holy Ways Code’ continues Aish’s strategy of innovative and accessible guidance for Jewish festivals

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September 3, 2026 16:13

Pages 10 and 11 from the booklet (credit: Aish)

Jewish community outreach helped response to arson attacks, London Fire Brigade commander says

The brigade is ‘one hundred per cent prepared for anything’ ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this month

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September 3, 2026 11:19

Firefighters at Finchley Fire Station treating dummy casualties during the terror attack response demonstration (photo: Ben Conway)

Helping Hands celebrates 25 years as backbone of Sussex Jewish community

The charity has helped locals with needs big and small since 2001

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September 2, 2026 13:54

Left to right: Amanda and Gary Epstein, Jacqui and Simon Rickman (photo: Paul Grant)

Rob Rinder thanks Jewish Care in heartfelt tribute to his father

David Rinder had Lewy body dementia and passed away on Wednesday aged 73

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August 20, 2026 18:00

Rob Rinder as a child with his father and brother (photo: Instagram @robrinder)

Grade expectations: Jewish schools shine on GCSE results day

Jewish schools across the country exceeded national averages

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August 20, 2026 12:46

Family affair: students at King David High School in Manchester open their results with their parents. Left: Tamar Pletnick, who achieved four 9s and two 8s among her results; right: Yakov Rich, who achieved three 9s and three 8s among his results. (photos: courtesy)

Was Booba at Cable Street? We want her photograph

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the famous fight against fascism and antisemitism

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August 19, 2026 13:35

People hold placards as they walk along Cable Street while taking part in a march commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street on October 9, 2016. (Photo: Getty Images)

World Jewish Relief helps victims of devastating earthquake in Colombia

Aid is being delivered by local partner Cadena

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August 19, 2026 13:30

Search and rescue underway (credit: Cadena)

Housing hub proposed for Orthodox community in Salford with built-in succahs

The plans address an ‘acute shortage of suitable affordable housing in Salford’ for the Orthodox community

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August 18, 2026 13:29

CGI rendering of the terraced houses (Brooks Murray Architects / Agudas Israel Housing Association)

Life of opera pioneer Sir Rudolf Bing honoured at Glyndebourne by AJR

The event marked ten years since a plaque commemorating his contribution to British culture was unveiled at the world-famous opera house

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August 17, 2026 17:31

The blue plaque for Rudolph Bing at Glyndebourne, with members and supporters of AJR (credit: AJR)

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