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Stand-up told Israeli to ‘get the f*** out’ as crowd sang ‘free Palestine’

Shaken Jewish witnesses said the incident felt like an ‘antisemitic rally’

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The Soho Theatre (Photo: Ewan-M via wikimedia)

Michael Leventhal of Green Bean Books and illustrator Aviel Basil holding their new creation, This is My Shabbat

The first Jewish children's book printed in braille shows the way forward

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Mazal co-founders Aviv Baum (left) and Neta Segev outside the restaurant (Photo: Mazal)

Israeli restaurants report up to 60 per cent loss four months after Oct 7

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US singer Montana Tucker arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

Grammys features moving tribute to Nova festival victims and Billy Joel’s first new song in decades

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Roger Waters dropped by record label after Israel comments

The former Pink Floyd frontman said that October 7 was ‘blown out of proportion’

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January 31, 2024 11:30

English musician Roger Waters performs during his tour "This Is Not a Drill" at the National Stadium in Brasilia, on October 24, 2023. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)

The music therapy bus that will help thousands of children through trauma

Myisrael is helping to raise funds for the service which will support displaced Israeli families

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January 26, 2024 16:58

Imagine music therapy (Myisrael)

Hamas took their drummer – but the beat goes on for this band of brothers

Yotam Haim’s band members are dedicating an album to him

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January 26, 2024 15:08

Hamas took their drummer – but the beat goes on for this band of brothers

‘I always seek joy, so happy songs just spill out of me’

Former Immanuel head boy and Oxford graduate Bertie Green gave up a job in the City to write music, and this week he releases a series of singles. Elisa Bray meets him

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January 26, 2024 12:20

‘I always seek joy, so happy songs just spill out of me’

‘What are you?’ they asked. ‘British or Jewish?’

The worst thing about marrying out is the awkward conversations that you cannot avoid

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January 25, 2024 15:01

‘What are you?’ they asked. ‘British or Jewish?’

Oppenheimer leads nominations for the Oscars 2024, with Maestro just behind

Nolan’s biopic of Jewish theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer is up for best picture

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January 23, 2024 19:09

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer (Photo: Universal Studios)

The Shangri-Las: The 60s girl band of Jewish sisters led by trail blazing Mary Weiss

The New York band’s lead singer died last week

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January 22, 2024 17:01

American pop girl group The Shangri-Las during a photo shoot on a terrace in London, UK, 24th October 1964; they are Marguerite 'Marge' Ganser, Mary Weiss, and Mary Ann Ganser. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Palestinian Authority says it is ready to ‘take charge’ of Gaza

Ambassador Husam Zomlot made the statement at a press conference in London

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January 17, 2024 11:14

Israeli forces during Gaza ground operations, Jan. 11, 2024. (Credit: IDF)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach scoops Emmy for The Bear

The actor was among several Jews who were nominated and won awards at this year’s ceremony

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January 16, 2024 12:38

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ebon Moss-Bachrach (R) and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Jeremy Allen White for "The Bear" pose in the press room during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

Ten must-watch television series coming up in 2024

These are Jewish and Jew-ish gems coming out this year

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January 15, 2024 15:22

First Look

Read all about it: Jewish Book Week 2024 has a new name

Now billed the Jewish Literary Foundation’s Book Week, or Bookweek24, it has an eclectic line-up including Booker Prize nominee Sarah Bernstein

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January 12, 2024 17:23

Chanukah delight: Sara Gibbs (Photo: Juliet McKee)

Geraldine sings praises of Jewish music

The doyenne of Jewish music on why we should ‘pay attention’ to what we hear in shul

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January 12, 2024 10:52

Geraldine Auerbach receiving her MBE in October 2000

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