Ben Weich

ADL figures show antisemitism soared in the US in 2017

There were reportedly 1,986 cases of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and physical assault in 2017 - the highest total since 1994

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February 27, 2018 14:36

ADL figures show antisemitism soared in the US in 2017

Twitter U-turn over yellow star used by Jewish account

The social media platform initially claimed the yellow Magen David breached its rules of use, blocking the @GnasherJew account

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February 27, 2018 12:49

Twitter U-turn over yellow star used by Jewish account

Group considers Jewish Poland travel warning

Simon Wiesenthal Center says Jews will face 'increasing threats' if antisemitism continues unabated

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February 27, 2018 11:16

Group considers Jewish Poland travel warning

Anger as Twitter targets Jewish account over yellow star

The social media platform blocked the @GnasherJew account until the image was removed

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February 26, 2018 13:50

Anger as Twitter targets Jewish account over yellow star

Did Michael Wolff lie about Tony Blair's Trump job?

Claim made in controversial book repeated on Sunday's The Andrew Marr Show

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February 26, 2018 11:31

Did Michael Wolff lie about Tony Blair's Trump job?

Another key staff member leaving Hertsmere school

Departure of assistant head 'completely unconnected' to resignation of headteacher, HJPS says

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February 26, 2018 11:01

Another key staff member leaving Hertsmere school

Five set for trial after denying money laundering

Edward and David Cohen, aged 65 and 37, also pleaded not guilty to charges of providing false information to obtain benefits, and misleading the Charity Commission

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February 21, 2018 15:10

Five set for trial after denying money laundering

Seaside shul funds burial of man who died penniless

Bournemouth congregation intervenes after body lay in mortuary for four months

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February 19, 2018 17:00

Seaside shul funds burial of man who died penniless

Ofcom investigate after Margolyes swears on TV

The actor, best known for her role in the Harry Potter series, said "f*ck" while telling a story about Warren Beatty

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February 19, 2018 14:45

Ofcom investigate after Margolyes swears on TV

Iceland circumcision ban proposal attacked

Children's rights supersede 'the right to believe', proposing MP says

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February 19, 2018 10:22

Iceland circumcision ban proposal attacked

Austrian Shoah project builds bridges in UK

Since 1992 the Austrian Holocaust Memorial Service (AHMS) has sent hundreds of young people to work in Jewish institutions around the world

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February 17, 2018 21:02

Austrian Shoah project builds bridges in UK

Spotlight on Edgware

With many young families settling in Borehamwood and Elstree, a few miles away, Edgware does not have the pulling power of former days

5 min read

February 15, 2018 16:06

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