Daniel Ben-David

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

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Malcolm Weisman

Anglo-Jewry pays tribute to champion of small communities, Malcolm Weisman

Malcolm Weisman spent decades visiting rural Jewish communities across the United Kingdom, even into his 90s

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Malcolm Weisman with Geraldine Auerbach (Photo: Geraldine Auerbach)

WJR Chair Maurice Helfgott speaks to attendees at WJR's annual dinner (Credit: WJR)

World Jewish Relief has helped nearly 275,000 people in war-torn Ukraine

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Blow for Hostages: Reenacting the Beatles' iconic Abbey Road album cover are (l-r) Orit Eyal-Fibeesh of 7/10 Human Chain Project; Marcel Knobil creator of Blow for Hostages; Vanessa Feltz and Rabbi Naftali Schiff, CEO of Jewish Futures (Photo: Jeremy Coleman)

Hundreds of shofars and whistles to be blown for the hostages on Mother’s Day

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Over 100 videos have so far been sent and distributed to parents of IDF soldiers, with more being added daily

Parents of IDF soldiers finding comfort in video messages from prominent figures

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Jewish Care Young Patrons Dinner raises over £110,000

Attendees on Thursday heard testimony from one of the families who have benefitted from the charity’s services

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February 23, 2024 17:28

Members of Jewish Care's Young Patrons Dinner Committee with Nicole Ashton, Young Patrons and YJC Committee Chair (Credit: Grainge Photography)

Woman vents her fury over ‘pro-Israel’ McChicken burger

Woman in US outlet claims the sandwich wrapper supported the killing of kids

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February 23, 2024 16:04

Blue and white internal wrapping of the McChicken burger (Credit: Social media)

JNF UK wraps up its second Fellowship Programme

This year, participants took part in seminars on how to combat online antisemitism

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February 22, 2024 15:35

JNF UK's second Fellowship Programme with Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely (Credit: JNF UK)

Stirring artworks made since October 7 massacre tour London

The artworks appeared in less than half of the originally planned locations due to security concerns

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February 21, 2024 16:54

An art exhibition created by artists based in Israel following the horrific events of October 7th displayed in London (Credit: Amanda Rose/@amandarosephoto)

United Synagogue launches drive to make its shuls more inclusive

The organisation wants people with disabilites and special needs to be able to take part in every aspect of communal life

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February 21, 2024 15:48

Myrna Sass using the Shabbat lift at Cockfosters and North Southgate Synagogue (Photo: United Synagogue)

Chef who escaped the Nazis celebrates his centenary

Henry Wuga came to the UK on the Kinderstransport

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February 21, 2024 14:31

Henery Wuga is turning 100 (Photo: Henry Wuga)

Board forced to cancel hostage vigil over safety concerns

The pro-Palestinian demonstration is being organised because of the parliamentary vote on the situation in Gaza

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February 20, 2024 14:29

Board of Deputies' vigil for the hostages outside Parliament (Photo: Board of Deputies)

Largest ever Camp Simcha was a roaring success

Camp Simcha supports seriously ill children with over 50 different conditions as well as babies born very prematurely

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February 16, 2024 16:25

Miri and Chaya, with their volunteers (Credit: Camp Simcha)

Hendon clubhouse’s proud mission to put wayward boys on the right path in life

The Boys Clubhouse in Hendon has helped its members set up a small printing business

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February 16, 2024 10:17

Ari Leaman MBE, Chief Executive of The Boys Clubhouse

Marvel casts Jewish actor for Jewish superhero in upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ movie

Ben Grimm, aka The Thing, is one of Marvel’s most well-known Jewish superheroes

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February 15, 2024 17:37

Ebon Moss-Bachrach accepts the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in The Bear, during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A., January 15, 2024 (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

BBC drops Apprentice contestant from spin-off show over antisemitic posts to social media

The action follows a letter from the Board of Deputies of British Jews

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February 15, 2024 17:19

BBC drops Apprentice contestant from spin-off show over antisemitic posts to social media

Sons shave heads in solidarity with mum receiving cancer treatment

The boys are also raising money for Chai Cancer Care and Cancer Research UK

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February 14, 2024 18:01

Emma Cohen and her four sons, who shaved their heads in solidarity with their mum, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer (Photo: Emma Cohen)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

Anglo-Jewry pays tribute to champion of small communities, Malcolm Weisman

World Jewish Relief has helped nearly 275,000 people in war-torn Ukraine

Hundreds of shofars and whistles to be blown for the hostages on Mother’s Day

Parents of IDF soldiers finding comfort in video messages from prominent figures

More from Daniel Ben-David

Jewish Care Young Patrons Dinner raises over £110,000

Woman vents her fury over ‘pro-Israel’ McChicken burger

JNF UK wraps up its second Fellowship Programme

Stirring artworks made since October 7 massacre tour London

United Synagogue launches drive to make its shuls more inclusive

Chef who escaped the Nazis celebrates his centenary

Board forced to cancel hostage vigil over safety concerns

Largest ever Camp Simcha was a roaring success

Hendon clubhouse’s proud mission to put wayward boys on the right path in life

Marvel casts Jewish actor for Jewish superhero in upcoming ‘Fantastic Four’ movie

BBC drops Apprentice contestant from spin-off show over antisemitic posts to social media

Sons shave heads in solidarity with mum receiving cancer treatment