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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

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

Lisa Marlowe with dog Jaxon (photo: IGDC)

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

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

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

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

‘We’ve been helping people for 25 years’

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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 11:01

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 13:15

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 17:04

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 14:08

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 10:12

‘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 09:43

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 16:03

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 17:09

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 15:40

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 14:19

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 11:15

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 10:39

Rabbi Yanklowitz (photo: courtesy)

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