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Six of the best versions of 'Avinu Malkeinu', from Barbara Streisand to Mogwai

Numerous artists have been inspired by the prayer's haunting melody to create their own recordings

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INDIO, CA - APRIL 12: Mogwai performs onstage during day 2 of the 2014 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2014 in Indio, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Coachella)

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains partial nudity.) Doja Cat attends the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV)

There was only one Jewish winner at this years VMAs

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 20: Paul Simon performs onstage during The Nearness Of You Benefit Concert at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Paul Simon is 'beginning to accept' his sudden hearing loss

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The chilling stories of female Shoah survivors being turned into music

The chilling stories of female Shoah survivors being turned into music

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Why is there a dearth of Jewish children's books in the UK?

'There are some true gems, but the vast majority are unimpressive', says author Michael Leventhal

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September 8, 2023 15:50

Why is there a dearth of Jewish children's books in the UK?

'I'm nicer than Lord Sugar' says host of new Apprentice estate agent show

Paul Kemsley is the star of Selling Super Houses where aspiring estate agents compete for the job of a lifetime

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September 7, 2023 11:07

'I'm nicer than Lord Sugar' says host of new Apprentice estate agent show

The Jersey community is looking for new members for their island shul

Fears have been raised fears for the future of an ageing community whose youngest member is 33 and whose average age is above 70

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August 31, 2023 11:50

Stephen Regal in Jersey Synagogue

Royal biographer Angela Levin: ‘I love Camilla … but don’t get me started on Meghan!’

Levin opens up about a lifetime of writing about the world's most famous family

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August 31, 2023 11:29

Royal biographer Angela Levin: ‘I love Camilla … but don’t get me started on Meghan!’

Haim headlining London's All Points East festival

The Jewish trio are returning to London for the first time since last summer

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August 26, 2023 09:27

Haim headlining London's All Points East festival

Meet the Jewish child table tennis ace who became a music icon

Zak Abel discusses the connective power of music, the terror of hearing loss and how he nearly became a professional table-tennis player

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August 18, 2023 08:54

Meet the Jewish child table tennis ace who became a music icon

The women who are there to help when the baby blues turn black

A Jewish mother reveals her descent into postnatal depression… and how two Orthodox women threw her a lifeline

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August 3, 2023 14:43

The women who are there to help when the baby blues turn black

China ‘censors’ Jewish children’s book by redrawing Israeli border

Chinese altered map in publication, redrawing the Israeli border and adding the word 'Palestine' to image

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August 3, 2023 11:47

China ‘censors’ Jewish children’s book by redrawing Israeli border

Jewish author Sarah Bernstein's novel about rise of xenophobia makes 2023 Booker Prize longlist

The author's book is called Study For Obedience

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August 1, 2023 15:26

Jewish author Sarah Bernstein's novel about rise of xenophobia makes 2023 Booker Prize longlist

Jessie Ware nominated for Mercury Prize for 'That! Feels Good!'

The Jewish musician is up against the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Olivia Dean

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July 28, 2023 14:19

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Jessie Ware attends the photocall at The 2023 Mercury Prize Launch at Langham Hotel on July 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Eden primary headteacher reveals why she is 'calling it a day'

The increasing demands on educational leaders is one reason that Jo Sassienie has decided to retire

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July 23, 2023 11:06

Photo shoot with head teacher Jo Sasseinie who is retiring in a few weeks

Oi Va Voi are back - two decades later

The klezmer soul fusion band are reuniting with singer KT Tunstall for a special anniversary show

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July 20, 2023 13:44

Oi Va Voi are back - two decades later

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