Jamie Shapiro

Reporter

Jamie Shapiro is a reporter for the Jewish Chronicle focusing on civil upheaval and conflict. You can reach him at jshapiro@thejc.com

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Antisemitism

Police investigate after man photographed near Stamford Hill wearing t-shirt marking ancient attack on Jews

Police said they had recorded a possible racially aggravated public order offence

1 min read

The man wearing the T Shirt in Sainsbury's in Haringey (Image: Campaign Against Antisemitism)

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, speaks to attendees of the Jewish Labour Movement conference in 2024 (Image: Getty Images)

Sadiq Khan announces £875,000 fund to tackle antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in London

2 min read

McDonald's, Cannon Hill, Brisbane (Image: Google)

McDonald’s employee suspended after chanting ‘free Palestine’ at Israeli asking for burger

1 min read

The tractor at the cemetery in Kraków (Image: X/ Undertow)

Digger ‘smashes through Jewish cemetery, scattering bones’

1 min read

Maureen Lipman slams ‘sanctimonious’ actors who ‘forced’ Boy George out of West End role over pro-Israel song

The actor defended the Culture Club frontman, who was criticised heavily for his new single, ‘We Will Dance Again’

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August 24, 2026 17:02

Maureen Lipman and Boy George (Image: Getty Images)

Irish chief rabbi condemns Frisbee teams’ boycott of Israeli side

The refusal to play Israelis at Frisbee championships in Limerick prompted deep concern

3 min read

August 24, 2026 14:51

The Israeli New Age team seen on Tel Aviv beach (Image: Instagram)

Two soldiers killed in Second World War to get Star of David on their gravestones after 84 years

Private Max Goodman and Sapper Isaiah Reuben Gerber both died on the same day in 1942

1 min read

August 24, 2026 12:12

Tombstones at El Alamein War Cemetery (Image: Getty Images)

Paramount says it ‘does not tolerate prejudice’, after Mark Ruffalo drags Israel into business dispute

The pro-Palestinian actor condemns the company’s planned takeover of Warner Bros

2 min read

August 23, 2026 12:43

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

The Jewish broadcaster, who has been the target of several incidents over the last few years, opened up about antisemitism

1 min read

August 23, 2026 10:31

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon

The chant has been called ‘offensive and divisive’ by the club

1 min read

August 21, 2026 16:18

Manor Solomon of West Ham (Image: Getty Images)

Billionaire Bill Ackman puts £300m into neurology charity after daughter survives brain haemorrhage

Surgeon responsible for helping save Lucy Ackman will be on board of new non-profit

1 min read

August 20, 2026 16:27

Bill Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman (Image: Getty Images)

Lisa Kudrow: I wish I had played Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Jewish American princess’ Rachel Green in Friends

Actress who played quirky Phoebe Buffay suggests she was not ‘cute’ enough to be ‘the romantic interest’ for Ross Geller

1 min read

August 20, 2026 15:51

Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay and Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green in Friends (Image: Getty Images)

Joy at ex-hostage Emily Damari’s ‘impossible to imagine’ pre-wedding party

The British-Israeli celebrated love and life ahead of her wedding to fiancée Danielle Amit next week

2 min read

August 20, 2026 12:27

Emily Damari with mother Mandy and fiancée Danielle Amit (Image: courtesy)

My stepdad saw the good in everyone but was killed for his religion, says Heaton Park relative

Sherelle Dresner is launching a charity in Melvin Cravitz’s name to ensure the terror attack is ‘never diluted and never justified’

1 min read

August 20, 2026 11:48

Pioneering Israeli brain cancer treatment stopped tumours growing in US tests

The technology, called Alpha DaRT, controlled the disease in the three patients who took part

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August 19, 2026 18:22

Doctors at Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem pose for a picture. August 2026. (credit...HADASSAH)

Swell Ariel Or: Hollywood antisemitism drove me to pro-Israel activism

The star of Netflix’s The Beauty Queen Of Jerusalem says her goal is to be an advocate for the Jewish state

2 min read

August 19, 2026 15:42

Odeya Rush (L) and Swell Ariel Or (R) attend the Variety Antisemitism and Hollywood Summit in West Hollywood, California, on October 18, 2023 (Getty Images)

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Jamie Shapiro

Latest from Jamie Shapiro

Police investigate after man photographed near Stamford Hill wearing t-shirt marking ancient attack on Jews

Sadiq Khan announces £875,000 fund to tackle antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate in London

McDonald’s employee suspended after chanting ‘free Palestine’ at Israeli asking for burger

Digger ‘smashes through Jewish cemetery, scattering bones’

More from Jamie Shapiro

Maureen Lipman slams ‘sanctimonious’ actors who ‘forced’ Boy George out of West End role over pro-Israel song

Irish chief rabbi condemns Frisbee teams’ boycott of Israeli side

Two soldiers killed in Second World War to get Star of David on their gravestones after 84 years

Paramount says it ‘does not tolerate prejudice’, after Mark Ruffalo drags Israel into business dispute

Is the UK safe for Jews? ‘Everyone Jewish that I know is having a conversation’ says Vanessa Feltz

West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chant about Israeli winger Manor Solomon

Billionaire Bill Ackman puts £300m into neurology charity after daughter survives brain haemorrhage

Lisa Kudrow: I wish I had played Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Jewish American princess’ Rachel Green in Friends

Joy at ex-hostage Emily Damari’s ‘impossible to imagine’ pre-wedding party

My stepdad saw the good in everyone but was killed for his religion, says Heaton Park relative

Pioneering Israeli brain cancer treatment stopped tumours growing in US tests

Swell Ariel Or: Hollywood antisemitism drove me to pro-Israel activism