Ben Weich

Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.

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Board of Deputies breaks silence on Netanyahu

After trying to avoid commenting on Israeli domestic politics, the Board responded to Bibi's claim Israel was 'not a country of all its citizens'

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Board of Deputies breaks silence on Netanyahu

Wizo award-winners take in trip to Israel

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Chabad teacher acquitted of indecent assault

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Jewish Ex-Labour candidate 'angry' as CLP defends Williamson

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Alleged Charedi abuse victims feared 'reprisals and embarrassment', court hears

Judge tells jury that sexuality was 'taboo subject' among strictly Orthodox at trial of Daniel Golomb, who faces 14 counts of indecent assault

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March 5, 2019 09:11

Alleged Charedi abuse victims feared 'reprisals and embarrassment', court hears

Hundreds turn out in solidarity to community at University of Essex

The university has made clear its opposition to antisemitism after more than 200 students voted against the creation of the society for Jewish students

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March 1, 2019 14:43

Hundreds turn out in solidarity to community at University of Essex

Jewish Labour members 'in tears' as motion doubting racism claims passes

Shadow Home Secretary fails to challenge motion rejecting claim that Labour is 'institutionally racist’, while highlighting Jeremy Corbyn's anti-racist credentials

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March 1, 2019 10:35

Jewish Labour members 'in tears' as motion doubting racism claims passes

Labour MPs clash with McDonnell over antisemitism 'blind spot'

Shadow chancellor's on-air row with Lisa Nandy and Wes Streeting follows suspension of Chris Williamson over a 'pattern of behaviour'

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February 28, 2019 09:15

Labour MPs clash with McDonnell over antisemitism 'blind spot'

Williamson under investigation for 'pattern of behaviour'

Despite widespread calls for his suspension, the party announced no disciplinary measures against Mr Williamson

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February 27, 2019 13:27

Williamson under investigation for 'pattern of behaviour'

Williamson says Labour has been 'too apologetic' on antisemitism

Deputy leader Tom Watson said the MP had been 'deliberately inflammatory' after footage of his speech was published online

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February 27, 2019 08:53

Williamson says Labour has been 'too apologetic' on antisemitism

Hertsmere Tories urge Newmark to 'consider position'

Police are currently investigating allegations of fraud against the former JLC chief executive, in the wake of a review into his conduct while in stewardship of the charity

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February 25, 2019 16:31

Hertsmere Tories urge Newmark to 'consider position'

Revealed: The latest location for Jewish housing schemes

Grant awarded to assess need in Yorkshire town

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February 25, 2019 11:34

Revealed: The latest location for Jewish housing schemes

Israeli filmmaker pays tribute to Holocaust survivor grandparents

In his acceptance speech, Guy Nattiv said: 'My grandparents are Holocaust survivors. The bigotry that they experienced... we see that everywhere today'

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February 25, 2019 09:40