Ben Weich

Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.

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How synagogue security tackled knifeman

Alarms were raised during Shabbat services as a man wielding two knives ran towards a synagogue in Hendon

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Macron lends support to Israel

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Antisemitic crime reaches 'record levels'

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Outrage over Hitler fancy dress costume

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Knifeman detained near synagogue

Contrary to rumours, the man did not attempt to enter Toras Chaim shul in Hendon

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July 16, 2017 11:43

Gove welcomes EU move on smoked salmon

H. Forman & Son's 'London cure' salmon now has the same status as champagne and Gorgonzola cheese

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July 13, 2017 17:29

Rabbis earn their Spurs with draw

Five all is a pretty respectable scoreline for the annual rabbis versus Spurs Legends fixture

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July 13, 2017 13:42

Khan urges Rudd to close Hezbollah loophole

Hezbollah's "terrorist wing" is banned in the UK, but its "political wing" is not, although the group itself does not make a distinction between the two

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July 13, 2017 13:41

Khan urges Rudd to close Hezbollah loophole

Shuls back New Year plan to boost marriage

The 'We Go Together' scheme is led by Mitzvah Day interfaith chair Daniela Pears

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July 13, 2017 10:36

Shuls back New Year plan to boost marriage

Lost Sendak book to be published

Presto and Zesto in Limboland, by the late Mr Sendak, was found by his assistant last year

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July 11, 2017 16:49

Largest-ever Jewish turnout at London Pride

Marchers display Star of David flags at ‘warm and welcoming’ event

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July 10, 2017 17:27

Largest-ever Jewish turnout at London Pride

Maccabiah: Motivation in action

Three very different competitors from the international Jewish sporting event tell their stories

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July 7, 2017 16:19

Pre-election lobby by presidential hopefuls

Russell Kett and Michael Goldstein offer their differing visions for the US

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July 7, 2017 11:11

Pre-election lobby by presidential hopefuls

Key Jewish centres in line for Arts Council funding

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum will get a funding boost of £1.2 million, while the Jewish Museums in London and Manchester will pick up £880,000 and £410,000, respectively

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July 6, 2017 15:57