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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Gaza hostages

‘This time it happened to us, but it could have happened to you’ hostage families tell UK press

The relatives were speaking at the Israeli Embassy in London on the eve of Shabbat For Israel

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Relatives of hostages held in Gaza: Inbal Zach, Avivit Abady Yablonka, and Orit Meir, 7 March, 2024

A previous Israel tour, organised by UJIA (Photo: UJIA)

What is happening with Israel Tour?

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Secondary school students are given guidance on how to deal with university antisemitism

1 min read

A Druze programmer at the women-only Lotus Hub, a UJIA Si3 social impact investment (Photo: Jinan Halabi)

Traditional Druze women are integrating into Israel’s hi-tech scene thanks to UJIA

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Emily Maitlis told to ‘f*** off’ for asking Marjorie Taylor Greene about Jewish space lasers

The Jewish space lasers conspiracy became synonymous with Marjorie Taylor Greene after her post resurfaced following her election to Congress

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March 6, 2024 12:26

Emily Maitlis told to ‘f*** off’ for asking Marjorie Taylor Greene about Jewish space lasers

Mother of Israeli hostage: ‘I am waiting for my son every day’

Almog Meir Jan, 21, was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 from the Nova music festival

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March 4, 2024 14:03

Hostage Almog Meir Jan, 21, with his mother Orit

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

2 min read

March 1, 2024 17:31

Malcolm Weisman with Geraldine Auerbach (Photo: Geraldine Auerbach)

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

The charity has published a report of its activities in Ukraine since February 2022

3 min read

February 29, 2024 17:56

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

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

The event follows the Lovelock Hostage Bridge initiative earlier this month

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February 29, 2024 16:55

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)

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

Words of support have come from musicians, writers and rabbis

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February 27, 2024 19:35

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

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

2 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

2 min read

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)

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Daniel Ben-David

Latest from Daniel Ben-David

‘This time it happened to us, but it could have happened to you’ hostage families tell UK press

What is happening with Israel Tour?

Secondary school students are given guidance on how to deal with university antisemitism

Traditional Druze women are integrating into Israel’s hi-tech scene thanks to UJIA

More from Daniel Ben-David

Emily Maitlis told to ‘f*** off’ for asking Marjorie Taylor Greene about Jewish space lasers

Mother of Israeli hostage: ‘I am waiting for my son every day’

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

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