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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 Jewish Relief

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

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

Western Marble Arch Shul leaders propose new rabbinic couple

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Brighton Pier (Photo: Getty)

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

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Ruach Arava Leadership Programme (credit: JNF UK)

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

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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

Jewish-Australian snowboarder takes home silver medal on the halfpipe

Scotty James becomes the most decorated Australian athlete in Winter Olympic history

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February 16, 2026 13:19

Silver medalist Scotty James of Team Australia poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe on day seven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park on February 13, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israeli researchers make pioneering breakthrough in diabetes treatment

The development could one day eliminate the need for insulin shots

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February 15, 2026 10:53

Stock image of a doctor using a glucometer to measure the blood glucose level of a patient (Getty Images)

Tributes paid to much-loved Jewish student leader

Miles Stewart-Compton, former president of Southampton Jewish Society, has died at the age of 26

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February 12, 2026 17:51

Miles Stewart-Compton (Photo: courtesy)

Jewish-American curler makes history with Winter Olympic silver

Korey Dropkin was part of a team which took home the US’ inaugural medals in the mixed doubles event

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February 12, 2026 13:35

USA curling silver medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin hold up their medals on the podium of the mixed doubles event during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

‘Being held hostage strengthened our relationship’

Having endured unimaginable suffering since October 7, released hostages Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov will stand under the chupah next month

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February 11, 2026 15:31

Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov are interviewed by Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson at Chabad Belgravia (Photo: Devon Shoob)

Slalom aleichem! Meet the Jewish and Israeli athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Introducing 19 athletes, dubbed the “frozen chosen”, going for gold at Milano Cortina 2026

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February 10, 2026 12:15

Hungarian-born siblings and alpine skiers Barnabás and Noa Szőllős are both competing in Italy

National Holocaust Museum director to leave

Marc Cave will step down in March after six years of leadership

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February 10, 2026 11:57

Marc Cave (Photo: National Holocaust Museum)

Influential strictly Orthodox rabbi dies aged 104

Rabbi Elyakim Schlesinger was believed to be the oldest rosh yeshivah in the world

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February 9, 2026 17:24

Rabbi Elyakim Schlesinger (Photo: Wikipedia)

Edinburgh community grows biblical garden for Tu Bishvat

The festival is known as the Jewish New Year for Trees

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February 6, 2026 16:28

(l-r) John Danzig, Yonatan Eisenberg, Ethel Mendius, Rachel Salzano, Lesley Danzig, Jonathan Danzig, Howie Carson in the biblical garden at Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation (Photo:Fergus Craig)

Birmingham JSoc men’s football team beat Spanish counterparts in Madrid

Meanwhile, Birmingham JSoc women’s team became national champions for the second time

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February 6, 2026 16:10

Birmingham JSoc Maccabi Selly Oak men's football team with Madrid Olami

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