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Eliana Jordan

Eliana Jordan

Junior Feature Writer

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

Latest from Eliana Jordan

NYC bookstore owner blames staffer for cancelling Jewish book event over ‘Zionist’ rabbi

PowerHouse Books in Brooklyn cancelled the launch of Joshua Leifer’s book Tablets Shattered, claiming they ‘would not permit a Zionist on the premises’

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Author Joshua Leifer, centre, stands outside the powerHouse Books shop in Dumbo, Brooklyn NYC following the cancellation of his book launch with Rabbi Andy Bachman, right. (Photo: Joni Kletter via X)

US President Joe Biden speaks on stage on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on 19 August, 2024. (Photo by MAHKA ESLAMI/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Democrats reassert commitment to supporting Israel in 2024 party platform

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Sue and Rodney Mariner, Susan Leon and Ron and Linda Cohen : null : Maitlis makes news for WJR

Rodney Mariner, beloved former rabbi of Belsize Square Synagogue and convener of the Beit Din, dies aged 83

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Pro-Palestine protesters march ahead of the Democratic National Convention on 18 August, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The convention runs August 19-22. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)

Few Jewish speakers to feature at Democratic National Convention amid largescale pro-Palestine protests

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New York Times ‘takes action’ against reporter linked to doxxing of Australian Jewish community

Natasha Frost, accused of leaking the private details of members of a Jewish WhatsApp group, has apologised for the actions which led to harassment of Australian Jews

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August 19, 2024 11:35

Members of the Australian Jewish community hold placards and flags during a rally in Sydney on 12, November, 2023. Hundreds of Australian Jews were 'doxed' in an information leak from a private WhatsApp group formed after October 7. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

A year after her daughter was murdered in front of her, Israeli mother reveals her hell

Gali Idan spoke to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer

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August 16, 2024 12:43

A year after her daughter was murdered in front of her, Israeli mother reveals her hell

Hezbollah propaganda video reveals underground city packed with missiles

The terror group has been threatening to escalate the conflict with Israel after several high-profile assassinations

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August 16, 2024 10:38

Hezbollah propaganda video reveals underground city packed with missiles

‘I am anti-bully’ says Reginald D Hunter after Israeli couple hounded out of his Fringe show

The American comedian issued a statement after an incident at his Fringe show in Edinburgh

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August 15, 2024 15:07

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 24: Reginald D. Hunter during Kaleidoscope Festival 2021 at Alexandra Palace on July 24, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Advocacy group urges British supporters to write to their MPs about Israel

British Friends of Israel launches letter writing campaign

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August 14, 2024 16:20

Pro-Israel counterprotesters demonstrate during a pro-Palestine march on 3 August, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Foreign Office draws up plan to evacuate Brits from Israel

Impending Iranian attack and escalation of violence in the region prompt exit plans

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August 14, 2024 15:30

David Lammy, Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, has urged UK nationals in Lebanon to leave the country before the situation escalates. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Miriam Margolyes calls Dickens character Fagin ‘Jewish and vile’

The Jewish actor told BBC Front Row that as a child, ‘I didn’t know Jews like that – sadly I do now’

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August 14, 2024 14:04

Miriam Margolyes is performing her show 'Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival until 15 August, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

LSJS degree students now eligible for government loans

The 160-year-old institution has been approved by the regulatory body for higher education

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August 13, 2024 15:56

The London School of Jewish Studies class of 2024 sits for their graduation photo. LSJS has recently been approved by the Office for Students, meaning degree students will now be eligible to apply for government student loans. (Photo: LSJS)

‘The Holdovers’ Dominic Sessa to star in Anthony Bourdain biopic

Matt Johnson will direct the feature film about the late writer and chef, whose mother was Jewish

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August 13, 2024 12:49

Anthony Bourdain (Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) will be played by Dominic Sessa (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) in an upcoming biopic called Tony.

Nottingham Holocaust memorial sculpture defaced

‘Free Palestine’ was scratched onto the memorial in Gedling Country Park

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August 9, 2024 14:10

The Holocaust memorial sculpture at Gedling Country Park, designed to represent the eternal flame, was vandalised with the words 'Free Palestine.' (Photo: Benedict Cooper via X)

Columbia deans in antisemitic texting scandal resign

Three deans from the university stepped down amid investigations into text messages with ‘antisemitic tropes’

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August 9, 2024 10:35

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik visits Hamilton Hall at Columbia University on 1 May, 2024 amid pro-Palestine protests on campus. Three Columbia deans resigned following the release of 'antisemitic' text messages shared during a panel addressing campus antisemitism. (Photo by Indy Scholtens/Getty Images)

Meet the Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the 2024 Paralympics

The Israeli delegation includes at least 28 athletes to compete in Paris

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August 9, 2024 09:50

Israel's gold medallist Mark Malyar poses on the podium of the men's 200m individual medley swimming SM7 class during the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Malyar will be competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with his twin brother Ariel. (Photo by BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images)

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