Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Judicial reform protests

Diaspora Israelis turn out to Trafalgar Square to protest judicial reform

Sunday's Defend Israeli Democracy UK demonstration in Trafalgar Square drew up to 1,500 British and Israeli Jews

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2RT3AYN Trafalgar Square, London, UK. 10th Sept 2023. Protest rally in Trafalgar Square against judicial reform in Israel. Credit: Matthew Chattle/Alamy Live News

Britain's Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Grant Shapps speaks during "Power Of Transformation: Building Back Better In The Energy Sector" session on the first day of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London on June 21, 2023. Leaders and representatives from more than 60 countries are in London for a two-day conference to secure funding to help Ukraine recover from the ravages of war. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau / POOL / AFP) (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Grant Shapps pays tribute to 'optimistic' father Tony, who has died aged 91

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Young achievers honoured at Jewish Care’s youth leadership awards

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Borehamwood man on a mission to combat digital poverty

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Former JCoSS pupil turned singer stuns crowds with debut song

Tali Jackson, 22, released her song, Hottest Rooftop Bar in Town

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September 8, 2023 13:52

Former JCoSS pupil turned singer stuns crowds with debut song

JCoSS kids create world's largest human Magen David to fight antisemitism

The record attempt is thought to have more than doubled the current record

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September 8, 2023 10:59

JCoSS kids create world's largest human Magen David to fight antisemitism

Netanyahu to consider deportations as Eritrean protest injures hundreds in Tel Aviv

Israeli police were reportedly 'surprised' by the levels of violence from refugees of the East African nation

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September 3, 2023 12:30

Eritrean asylum seekers who oppose the regime in Eritrea protest outside a conference of regime supporters in south Tel Aviv, September 2, 2023. Photo by Itai Ron/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** הפגנה תומכי משטר אריתריאה פליטים דרום תל אביב כנס מבקשי מקלט עבודה

New National Trust display to explore Jewish country homes and families

The Country Houses, Jewish Homes project will take place at Upton House and Gardens just outside Banbury

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September 3, 2023 12:21

New National Trust display to explore Jewish country homes and families

Grant Shapps: 'The UK gifted my Jewish family safety and freedom'

The new defence secretary also opened up about his uncle and grandfather who fought in the Second World War

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September 3, 2023 12:19

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Business Secretary Grant Shapps addresses delegates at the London Tech Week conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 13, 2023 in London, England. A series of politicians and guest speakers have addressed London Tech Week, which touts itself as a "global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow." (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

The J-pop model using TikTok to share stories of unknown people buried in cemeteries

Ex-JFS student Jono Namara has already racked up nearly 100,000 likes on TikTok

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August 31, 2023 15:31

The J-pop model using TikTok to share stories of unknown people buried in cemeteries

Hot shot! Meet the best GCSE snapper this year

Eva Lobb, 16, a pupil at Immanuel College in Bushey, achieved the top grade in the country

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August 31, 2023 12:12

Hot shot! Meet the best GCSE snapper this year

Rabbis work side by side at a three-in-one community

Members from three different branches of Judaism attend service to induct Rabbi Rachel Benjamin and Rabbi Anna Wolfson at the Mosaic Jewish Community

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August 31, 2023 10:17

Rabbis work side by side at a three-in-one community

Progressive Judaism leaders go on tour to 83 communities to share their vision for the future

Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy, who in April announced the merger of Liberal Judaism and the Movement for Reform Judaism, say it's a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity for renewal and imagination'

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August 24, 2023 11:37

World Jewish Relief wins contract to help Ukrainians find jobs in UK

Contract awarded to WJR in partnership with the British Council will enable the charity to offer intensive English language and employment support courses

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August 24, 2023 10:50