Ben Conway

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

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Hampstead Garden Suburb

Popular north London kosher bakery closing its doors after nearly two decades

King’s Bakery, open since 2007, was described as a ‘local institution’ by a customer

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King's Bakery in Hampstead Garden Suburb (photo: Ben Conway)

‘We’re trained to think about what is impossible – and then we try to do it’

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Old Trafford Stadium (photo: Getty Images)

Company claiming to be ‘official’ Manchester United ticket reseller shared posts calling IDF ‘baby killers’

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Ben Horn and Isobel Aptaker - Isobel is an employee of 2econd Chance (Photo: Ben Conway)

Voices from the Belonging Matters conference

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Paperweight officially puts down roots in Manchester

Its presence will allow the charity to ‘provide more consistent, accessible, and personal support to those who need it most’

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May 6, 2026 12:22

City of London retains coveted Etgar Israel Challenge title

The education charity works to deepen schoolchildren’s knowledge of Judaism and Israel

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May 5, 2026 13:31

The winning team from City of London School with their trophy. Eliav Morris and Aaron Coren are second and third from left (photo: Etgar)

Mother of October 7 victim and Israel Guide Dog Centre continue special connection

Lisa Marlowe, a new trustee of the centre, is also partaking in their walking challenge

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May 1, 2026 12:15

Lisa Marlowe with dog Jaxon (photo: IGDC)

Jewish children’s home receives its fourth ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Bayis Sheli was commended for its ‘outstanding child-centred care’

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April 30, 2026 12:07

Staff at Bayis Sheli, including Micki Herzog, second from right (photo: Danny Ben-David)

‘We’ve been helping people for 25 years’

Longtime friends Sarah and Liz have spent a quarter of a century Brighton-ing up their community with organisation Helping Hands

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April 30, 2026 09:28

Helping Hands, comprising Liz (L) and Sarah, won the JC's first Mitzvah Day award in 2010 (photo: courtesy)

London Marathon 2026 roundup: fundraisers run up a big cheque for Jewish charities

Yoni Bartal ran a staggering time of 2 hours 24 minutes for Chai Cancer Care

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April 29, 2026 10:01

London Marathon participants running for Jewish charities

‘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

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April 28, 2026 12:15

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

National Holocaust Museum announces major Google partnership

Its exhibitions will be virtually accessible on the Google Arts & Culture platform worldwide

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April 23, 2026 16:04

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

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

Kamran Ahmed was taken in by police at a protest over the celebration organised by Technion UK

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April 23, 2026 13:08

Kamran Ahmed having been arrested (credit: Canary)

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

Four fundraisers tell the JC about their chosen charities, training schedules, and food habits before the big race

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April 22, 2026 09:12

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

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)

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Ben Conway

Latest from Ben Conway

Popular north London kosher bakery closing its doors after nearly two decades

‘We’re trained to think about what is impossible – and then we try to do it’

Company claiming to be ‘official’ Manchester United ticket reseller shared posts calling IDF ‘baby killers’

Voices from the Belonging Matters conference

More from Ben Conway

Paperweight officially puts down roots in Manchester

City of London retains coveted Etgar Israel Challenge title

Mother of October 7 victim and Israel Guide Dog Centre continue special connection

Jewish children’s home receives its fourth ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

‘We’ve been helping people for 25 years’

London Marathon 2026 roundup: fundraisers run up a big cheque for Jewish charities

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

National Holocaust Museum announces major Google partnership

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

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

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

Housing charity wins praise for its community impact