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Daniel Ben-David

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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Shoah survivors: Help kindle our hopes this Chanukah

As a Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors Centre holds a Chanukah appeal, survivors remember how their celebrations were brought to a halt by the Nazis - and their joy when they were able to resume

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Shoah survivors: Help kindle our hopes this Chanukah

President Biden admits Iran deal is dead in new leaked video

President Biden admits Iran deal is dead in new leaked video

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Texas man arrested after Nazi symbols carved in public menorah in LA

Texas man arrested after Nazi symbols carved in public menorah in LA

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In pictures: Menorahs lit around the world as Festival of Lights begins

In pictures: Menorahs lit around the world as Festival of Lights begins

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Conviction of Jewish death row inmate overturned due to judge's antisemitism

Randy Halprin was a member of a gang of inmates dubbed the “Texas 7” that sparked a nationwide manhunt after escaping from a South Texas prison and going on to commit several violent robberies

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December 16, 2022 10:44

Conviction of Jewish death row inmate overturned due to judge's antisemitism

North London school builds 18-foot Chanukiah out of Lego

The menorah was unveiled by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis on Tuesday

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December 15, 2022 13:02

North London school builds 18-foot Chanukiah out of Lego

High-flying liberal rabbi brings her circus skills to synagogue

Visitors of Ealing Liberal will enjoy a range of circus-themed entertainment and education

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December 15, 2022 11:34

High-flying liberal rabbi brings her circus skills to synagogue

IDF Chief confirms Israeli strike on Iran-backed weapons convoy in Syria

This morning's admission is not in keeping with the IDF's general policy of not discussing specific military actions

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December 14, 2022 14:55

IDF Chief confirms Israeli strike on Iran-backed weapons convoy in Syria

Kanye West wins Antisemite of the Year award from Jewish-hate watchdog

This year’s runners-up were Mohamed Hadid, and white supremacist and founder of the Goyim Defense League, Jon Minadeo II

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December 12, 2022 12:08

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 30: Vanguard Award winner Kanye West speaks onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Man jailed 16 years for killing Israeli father and pregnant daughter

The court heard that the driver ploughed into the family and returned to car later for his class-A drugs, in an ‘entirely avoidable’ crash

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December 9, 2022 11:16

Man jailed 16 years for killing Israeli father and pregnant daughter

Outrage as far-right MK claims forms of ‘liberal religion’ are ‘darkness’

Maoz is reportedly set to become a deputy minister in the new government and head of a newly-created authority for Jewish identity

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December 7, 2022 16:46

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - NOVEMBER 28: Far right Israeli lawmaker and 'Noam' Party leader Avi Maoz speaks to the press before a party meeting on November 28, 2022 in Jerusalem, Israel. An alliance led by the party of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won comfortably in the recent parliamentary election, the country's fifth in under four years. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Ukraine’s President Zelensky named Time Person of the Year

The annual title has gone since 1927 to the person 'for better or for worse ... has done the most to influence the events of the year'

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December 7, 2022 15:03

WARSAW, POLAND - AUGUST 31: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish President Andrzej Duda (not pictured) review a guard of honor upon Zelensky's arrival at the Presidential Palace on August 31, 2019 in Warsaw, Poland. Zelensky is in Poland for bilateral talks with the Polish government and to take part in tomorrow's international commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Palestinian teens who forced Charedi man to kiss their feet released to house arrest

The video posted online caused outrage and renewed conversation about violence being celebrated and encouraged on Palestinian social media

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December 7, 2022 13:14

Palestinian teens who forced Charedi man to kiss their feet released to house arrest

England fans shouting 'Free Palestine' interrupt Israeli broadcaster

The world cup has seen a number of fans confronting Israeli journalists

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December 5, 2022 16:56

England fans shouting 'Free Palestine' interrupt Israeli broadcaster

Extremely rare signed Albert Einstein photo going to auction

The online sale will start this weekend and is expected to fetch thousands of pounds

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December 2, 2022 12:36

Extremely rare signed Albert Einstein photo going to auction

Kanye West praises Hitler and denies Holocaust on conspiracy theory TV show

The disgraced rapper appeared on Infowars with Alex Jones and Nick Fuentes

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December 1, 2022 20:37

Kanye West praises Hitler and denies Holocaust on conspiracy theory TV show

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