Eliana Jordan

Junior Feature Writer

Eliana Jordan is a feature writer for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach her at ejordan@thejc.com.

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World Jewish Relief

World Jewish Relief launches urgent appeal for aid to Myanmar earthquake victims

The organisation has partnered with a Myanmar NGO to provide critical humanitarian aid

1 min read

Rescue workers stand on the street next to a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 5, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake. (Photo: Getty Images)

Ten British nationals in the IDF have been accused of committing war crimes in Gaza by British and Palestinian human rights lawyers. The evidence, compiled in a 240-page dossier, is being submitted to the Met on 7 April. (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

UK Lawyers for Israel say ‘war crimes’ dossier on British IDF soldiers is ‘publicity stunt’

2 min read

The Cup of Joy, a medieval Kiddush cup inscribed with both Hebrew and Arabic, is believed to be the oldest of its kind in existence. It will be on display at Sotheby's London from 25-29 April before going to auction in New York. (Photo: Sotheby's)

Sotheby’s to unveil earliest known Kiddush cup in existence

2 min read

Four Berlin residents are facing deportation over their alleged actions during pro-Palestine demonstrations in the city (Image: Getty)

Berlin residents face deportation from Germany following pro-Palestine protests

2 min read

Hostages Forum releases ‘Haggadah of Freedom’ for Passover

The organisation has created a Seder guide that tells the stories of Israeli hostages and their families

1 min read

April 2, 2025 12:25

'The Haggadah of Freedom', released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, includes stories of Israeli hostages alongside the traditional Passover tales. (Photo: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Baron Stanley Kalms dies at 93

The head of Currys PLC and former member of the Conservative Party passed away on Sunday

1 min read

March 31, 2025 17:03

Stanley Kalms, pictured in March 1966, passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. (Photo by J. R. Watkins/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marine Le Pen banned from running for office after embezzlement conviction

The figurehead of the French far-right will be barred from standing in the next presidential election despite her narrow lead in the polls unless she successfully appeals the decision

1 min read

March 31, 2025 12:13

On Monday a French court sentenced on far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with immediate effect, throwing into doubt her bid to stand for President in 2027. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

High for the holidays: Cannabis brand Tokin’ Jew releases first Passover-safe kosher edibles

The company’s founders are combining Jewishness with cannabis culture to create a ‘smoke break’ for Jews and non-Jews alike

4 min read

March 31, 2025 10:14

Tokin' Jew's 'joint scroller' featured next to its matzo ball grinder. (Photo: Tokin' Jew)

The Jewish parents propping up the bank of mum and dad

How much help do you give your adult offspring?

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March 27, 2025 16:02

The Jewish parents propping up the bank of mum and dad

The Studio review: ‘proof that Jews still make the best TV and movies’

In this truly perfect showbiz series, Seth Rogen both satirises and pays homage to Hollywood’s movie making industry

2 min read

March 27, 2025 12:10

Ike Barinholtz and Seth Rogen in an episode of 'The Studio'. (Photo: Apple TV+)

Bereaved mothers of Israeli soldiers find love and respite in London

A dozen Israeli mothers visited the UK last week as part of a healing trip arranged by the OneFamily Fund and Gift

4 min read

March 26, 2025 16:55

A group of bereaved mothers came over from Israel for respite in London (Photo: Gary Manhine)

‘I don’t want to hide where I’m from’: Ukrainian singer Goldy on launch of new Jewish-inspired single ‘Shalom’

Former finalist on Ukraine’s version of The Voice brings her Jewish heritage into first solo project

1 min read

March 26, 2025 11:50

GOLDY is a Jewish Ukrainian singer bringing her unique sound to the UK. (Photo: Vadim Yatsun)

‘It’s an industry founded by Jews’: Seth Rogen pokes fun at Hollywood in new showbiz series

The Jewish actor drew from his own experiences for his comedy lampooning the film industry

4 min read

March 25, 2025 11:24

Execs at work: Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Seth Rogen, and Chase Sui Wonders in new Apple TV+ series 'The Studio', premiering 26 March 2025. (Photo: Apple TV+)

House of David review: ‘hokey biblical adaptation rings hollow’

The new Amazon Prime Video series offers no new insights into the story of David and Goliath

2 min read

March 21, 2025 18:21

Newcomer Michael Iskander appears as the shepherd-turned-King David in House of David. (Photo: Jonathan Prime/Prime Video)

House of David revives ancient story of faith and destiny amid Israel’s modern struggles

Stars of the David and Goliath adaptation Ayelet Zurer and Stephen Lang share what it was like to play larger-than-life biblical characters in epic new Amazon series

4 min read

March 19, 2025 15:07

Queen Ahinoam (Ayelet Zurer) and King Saul (Ali Suliman) in 'House of David'. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime © Amazon Content Services LLC)

Israeli expat communities in Europe are among the fastest growing in the world

The ‘Israeli-connected’ Jewish population now represents nine per cent of the diaspora, according to new JPR study

3 min read

March 18, 2025 12:00

A man draped in an Israeli flag stands in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany - home to one of the largest Israeli communities outside Israel. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Eliana Jordan

Latest from Eliana Jordan

World Jewish Relief launches urgent appeal for aid to Myanmar earthquake victims

UK Lawyers for Israel say ‘war crimes’ dossier on British IDF soldiers is ‘publicity stunt’

Sotheby’s to unveil earliest known Kiddush cup in existence

Berlin residents face deportation from Germany following pro-Palestine protests

More from Eliana Jordan

Hostages Forum releases ‘Haggadah of Freedom’ for Passover

Baron Stanley Kalms dies at 93

Marine Le Pen banned from running for office after embezzlement conviction

High for the holidays: Cannabis brand Tokin’ Jew releases first Passover-safe kosher edibles

The Jewish parents propping up the bank of mum and dad

The Studio review: ‘proof that Jews still make the best TV and movies’

Bereaved mothers of Israeli soldiers find love and respite in London

‘I don’t want to hide where I’m from’: Ukrainian singer Goldy on launch of new Jewish-inspired single ‘Shalom’

‘It’s an industry founded by Jews’: Seth Rogen pokes fun at Hollywood in new showbiz series

House of David review: ‘hokey biblical adaptation rings hollow’

House of David revives ancient story of faith and destiny amid Israel’s modern struggles

Israeli expat communities in Europe are among the fastest growing in the world