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

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

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)

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)

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

3 min read

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

2 min read

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)

Israel’s Yuval Raphael advances to Eurovision final

1 min read

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)

Andrew Garfield explores Jewish roots in BBC1’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

The Spider Man actor goes on a teary voyage to Poland and America in pursuit of information about long-lost family members

3 min read

April 24, 2025 10:58

Andrew Garfield appeared in the 22 April episode of BBC1's 'Who Do You Think You Are', through which he made several illuminating discoveries about his Jewish lineage. (Photo: BBC / Wall to Wall / Stephen Perry)

New season of ‘Pilgrimage’ takes multifaith celebs on medieval passage through Austrian Alps

Jewish comedian Helen Lederer is one of seven celebrity ‘pilgrims’ to star in upcoming BBC reality show promoting interfaith dialogue

2 min read

April 15, 2025 15:45

Pilgrims' progress: (from left) Daliso Chaponda, Harry Clark, Stef Reid, Helen Lederer, Nelufar Hedayat, Jay McGuiness and Jeff Brazier (Photo: BBC/CTVC)

‘Mitzvah Tank’ parade sweeps through NYC for pre-Passover celebration

A convoy of over 100 converted RVs traversed the city on Wednesday to pass out matzah and spread Jewish joy

1 min read

April 11, 2025 09:22

Jewish students distributed traditional round-shaped matzah from a convoy of 'Mitzvah Tanks' in New York City on Wednesday as part of an early Passover celebration. (Photo: Mandi Dehan / COLlive.com)

Macron: France to recognise Palestinian state in June

The French President suggested that the move could be used to put pressure on Arab states to return the favour with regard to Israel

1 min read

April 10, 2025 11:34

French President Emmanuel Macron announced intentions to recognise Palestinian statehood during an interview with French media on Wednesday (Image: Getty)

George Summerfield, Holocaust survivor, dies at 91

A Jewish refugee from Germany who escaped from Berlin in 1939

3 min read

April 9, 2025 13:19

George Summerfield, a Jewish refugee from Germany who came to the UK as a child in 1939, passed away on Monday at the age of 91. (Photo: AJR/Dr Bea Lewkowicz)

‘I’m just getting started’: My Unorthodox Life star Julia Haart on Israel activism, mini skirts and dating younger men

The formerly Orthodox mogul, newly single and at the forefront of Jewish advocacy, sat down with the JC for an exclusive chat during her visit to London

6 min read

April 9, 2025 11:17

Julia Haart, pictured at a rally for the hostages, has been campaigning for Israel since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

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Eliana Jordan

Latest from Eliana Jordan

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

More from Eliana Jordan

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’

Andrew Garfield explores Jewish roots in BBC1’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

New season of ‘Pilgrimage’ takes multifaith celebs on medieval passage through Austrian Alps

‘Mitzvah Tank’ parade sweeps through NYC for pre-Passover celebration

Macron: France to recognise Palestinian state in June

George Summerfield, Holocaust survivor, dies at 91

‘I’m just getting started’: My Unorthodox Life star Julia Haart on Israel activism, mini skirts and dating younger men