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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

Rabbi, who’s going to win the World Cup?

Predictions from leading Jewish community figures for the tournament commencing June 11

6 min read

Clockwise from top left: Ivor Baddiel, David Bernstein CBE, Joe Jacobson, Rabbi Josh Levy and Rabbi Charley Baginsky. (photos: Yakir Zur; Ian Walton / Getty Images; Andy Rowland; Zoe Norfolk)

Emily Maitlis speaking to Lord Sugar (photo: Justin Grainge)

Lord Sugar: ‘Giving to Jewish Care has always been very simple for me because you can see the difference it makes’

4 min read

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Maccabiah Games 2026: final decision made not to take junior delegation

1 min read

Peretz during Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough in May (photo: Ed Sykes / Getty Images)

‘Iron Dome’ Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz joins Southampton FC on permanent deal from Bayern Munich

2 min read

‘It’s my superpower because it gives me awesome abilities,’ says eight-year-old about his ADHD

Nate Zilberkweit Lewy has renamed the condition and made a clothing line featuring its new name

2 min read

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June 8, 2026 13:09

Nate (right), wearing an ADHAA t-shirt, with his younger brother Eli (photo: courtesy)

Jewish bakery to take centre stage in Edinburgh play

DOUGH will be shown twice next week as part of Jewish Culture Month

3 min read

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June 5, 2026 14:20

The play's cast during its original run in 2008. Left to right: Billy Riddoch (Albie), Finlay McLean (Ivor), Anne Kidd (Iza), Umar Butt (Rashid). (Photo: Leslie Black)

Maccabiah Games 2026: Open and Masters going to Israel, while Juniors await decision

Maccabi GB are reviewing the decision to pull their Juniors from the competition in Israel since the change in travel guidance

1 min read

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June 5, 2026 12:49

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

Celtic fan group opposes manager role for Robbie Keane over his previous Maccabi Tel Aviv job

The Spurs legend is touted to become the Scottish club’s next boss

2 min read

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June 4, 2026 18:30

Robbie Keane during a press conference at Maccabi Tel Aviv in June 2023 (photo: JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Kosher Kingdom to open new branch in Edgware

Their other store in Golders Green remains closed, following a fire

1 min read

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June 4, 2026 11:33

Kosher Kingdom (photo: Facebook - Kosher Kingdom)

Israel Tour going ahead after change in Foreign Office advice

A handful of youth groups have decided to take teenagers to alternative destinations

2 min read

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June 4, 2026 11:20

After months of uncertainty, Israel tours will now be going ahead (Photo: Getty)

Pupils from Scotland and Gibraltar fly in to join 1,000 children at Etgar challenge 2026

North West and Menorah Foundation took the top prizes in the Jewish education competition

5 min read

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June 3, 2026 17:17

Left to right: Harriet, Jessica, Olivia, and Aoife from Calderwood Lodge (photo: Ben Conway)

Women’s groups sign open letter condemning antisemitism

Jewish Women’s Aid spearheaded the letter, which was signed by Christian, Sikh, and Muslim organisations

3 min read

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June 3, 2026 09:06

Sam Clifford, CEO of JWA (photo: JWA)

86-year-old British Army veteran finally becomes barmitzvah in unique ceremony

The Chelsea Pensioner only explored his Judaism after his son married a Jewish woman

3 min read

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May 29, 2026 15:50

Barrie touching the Torah with his tallis, helped by Rabbi Nadav (photo: Stan Kaye)

Irish football captain says that no one will ‘hold back’ players who want to ‘take a stand’ against Israel

The team’s friendly with Qatar on Thursday was interrupted by Palestine flag-emblazoned tennis balls thrown onto the pitch

3 min read

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May 29, 2026 11:01

Nathan Collins (left) during a World Cup qualifier against Hungary in November 2025. (Photo: ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Panzer’s deli stalwart Peter Vogl passes away aged 82

He worked at the famous St John’s Wood store for more than 50 years serving the community and celebrity customers

1 min read

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May 27, 2026 18:32

Peter Vogl (photo: @panzers_deli on Instagram)

AJEX presents surprise set of medals to late war veteran’s wife on her 101st birthday

Stanley Diamondstone served as a radio operator for the RAF in the Second World War

2 min read

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May 27, 2026 11:38

Left to right: Air Commodore Craig Watson, Mike Bluestone, Martha Abraham, Stan Kaye (photo: Natasha Goodman)

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