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

antisemitism in the arts

Jewish artists claim ‘from the river to the sea’ slogan not antisemitic in new industry guidance

Signatories include Toby Marlow, writer and composer of hit musical Six

3 min read

Protesters holding placards take part in a demonstration in central London, on November 26, 2023, to protest against antisemitism. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The EBU has rejected claims online that Eurovision's public vote was 'rigged' in favour of Israel (Pictured: Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer present during the rehearsal ahead of the Eurovision Grand Final; Image: Getty)

EBU rejects claims Eurovision was ‘rigged’ after public vote surge for Israel

2 min read

A man waves an Israeli flag in front of protestors attending a demonstration against Israel's candidate prior to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 17, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

What my week at Eurovision taught me about antisemitism, Europe and Israel

6 min read

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 17: Yuval Raphael representing Israel performs on stage during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at St. Jakobshalle on May 17, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)

Israel comes second in Eurovision Song Contest, winning public vote

1 min read

British protesters arrested after they tried to storm Eurovision stage during Israel’s performance

The man and woman, believed to be from protest group Youth Demand were ejected from the arena and apprehended by police

1 min read

May 17, 2025 21:01

British protesters arrested after they tried to storm Eurovision stage during Israel’s performance

Protesters in Basel burn Israeli and American flags during illegal Eurovision demonstration

Hundreds of demonstrators blocked public transport to the Eurovision arena just an hour ahead of the grand final on Saturday night

1 min read

May 17, 2025 19:23

Anti-Israel protesters burned and stomped on an Israeli and American flag during a demonstration in Basel ahead of the Eurovision grand final on 17 May, 2025. (Nau.ch/Nico Leuthold)

Who is Yuval Raphael? The Nova survivor selected to represent Israel at Eurovision

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor won Israel’s national song contest and is performing at the Eurovision grand final

2 min read

May 17, 2025 19:00

Yuval Raphael won Israel's national song contest last night, earning her spot as the Israeli Eurovision representative for this year's contest in Switzerland in May. (Photo: Rising Star, Keshet 12)

‘We feel like part of the community’: Israeli Eurovision fans find warm welcome in Basel

The friendly atmosphere at this year’s song contest has been a balm for Israelis scarred by Malmö

3 min read

May 17, 2025 15:55

Fans have been unafraid to wave the Israeli flag during this year's 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Israel pride outshines protests as Yuval Raphael qualifies for Eurovision finale in Basel

Jewish fans unashamedly display solidarity despite threats of protests and Israeli government warnings to hide identifying symbols

2 min read

May 16, 2025 09:40

A pro-Israel demonstrator holds a placard bearing the name of Israeli singer Yuval Raphael outside the St. Jakobshalle arena prior to the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel’s Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final

The Nova survivor proceeds to Saturday’s grand final after a moving performance of her song ‘New Day Will Rise’

1 min read

May 15, 2025 21:22

Yuval Raphael representing Israel performed her song 'New Day Will Rise' in Round 2 of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on May 15, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Jewish-led Azerbaijani band Mamagama fails to qualify for Eurovision grand final

The pop trio, led by Jewish singer Asaf Mishiyev, fell short of becoming the second ever Azerbaijani performers to win Eurovision

1 min read

May 13, 2025 21:30

Azerbaijani band Mamagama, representing Azerbaijan with the song "Run With U", performed in the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, on May 13, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Meet Modi, the New York comedian charming Jewish mothers all over the world

Modi Rosenfeld is setting off on his ‘reparations’ stand-up tour in Warsaw and Germany

3 min read

May 13, 2025 13:46

Modi and his mum pose backstage at The Beacon Theatre in NYC. (Photo: Daniel Landesman/Facebook)

Jewish stars Marisa Abela and Rob Rinder triumph at Bafta TV awards

A smattering of Jewish celebs walked the red carpet in London for the glamorous ceremony on Sunday night

1 min read

May 12, 2025 11:45

Jewish star Marisa Abela poses with her Leading Actress Award for Industry at the Bafta TV Awards (Image: Getty)

We’re British Jews who helped rid the world of Nazi evil – and will always be proud of it

On the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, Jewish servicemen and women reflect on the day the war ended

5 min read

May 7, 2025 13:21

Henny Franks (bottom right) in the British Auxiliary Services.

Eurovision boss rejects calls from former contestants to ban Israel

The letter, addressed to the European Broadcasting Union, accuses Israeli broadcaster KAN of being complicit in genocide

2 min read

May 6, 2025 13:40

Pro-Palestine protesters march against Israel's participation in last year's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on May 11, 2024. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Dying for Sex review: ‘will make you laugh and cry’

This show about one woman’s libidinous adventures following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer is at once tragic, hilarious, raunchy and moving

3 min read

April 30, 2025 15:04

Til death us do part: Michelle Williams as Molly and Jenny Slate as Nikki in Dying for Sex (Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX)

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Eliana Jordan

Latest from Eliana Jordan

Jewish artists claim ‘from the river to the sea’ slogan not antisemitic in new industry guidance

EBU rejects claims Eurovision was ‘rigged’ after public vote surge for Israel

What my week at Eurovision taught me about antisemitism, Europe and Israel

Israel comes second in Eurovision Song Contest, winning public vote

More from Eliana Jordan

British protesters arrested after they tried to storm Eurovision stage during Israel’s performance

Protesters in Basel burn Israeli and American flags during illegal Eurovision demonstration

Who is Yuval Raphael? The Nova survivor selected to represent Israel at Eurovision

‘We feel like part of the community’: Israeli Eurovision fans find warm welcome in Basel

Israel pride outshines protests as Yuval Raphael qualifies for Eurovision finale in Basel

Israel’s Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final

Jewish-led Azerbaijani band Mamagama fails to qualify for Eurovision grand final

Meet Modi, the New York comedian charming Jewish mothers all over the world

Jewish stars Marisa Abela and Rob Rinder triumph at Bafta TV awards

We’re British Jews who helped rid the world of Nazi evil – and will always be proud of it

Eurovision boss rejects calls from former contestants to ban Israel

Dying for Sex review: ‘will make you laugh and cry’