Jamie Shapiro

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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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Jewish Culture Month

Guests get in a pickle at launch of first Jewish Culture Month

Guests at the launch included Vanessa Feltz, Steve Reed – and a giant pickle

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What a pickle! Vanessa Feltz with a gherkin mascot (Image: Sophie Shaw)

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', performs during the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (Image: Getty Images)

‘Be kind to each other,’ says Eurovision’s Noam Bettan on his return to Israel

1 min read

Orthodox men egged in Stamford Hill on way home from shul

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London, with St James' Park in the middle of where the two marches will end (Image: Google)

Met Police warn of potential for ‘disorder and criminality’ ahead of rival pro-Palestinian and far-right protests

2 min read

Father Ted creator accuses RTE of using show to further ‘antisemitic’ Eurovision boycott

The broadcaster has announced it will air a Eurovision-themed episode of the classic comedy on Saturday as it refuses to broadcast the competition itself

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May 14, 2026 11:01

Painting stolen by Nazis found in home of SS commander’s granddaughter

Portrait of a Young Girl, by Toon Kelder, originally belonged to Dutch art collector Jacques Goudstikker, but was stolen in 1940

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May 13, 2026 16:02

Portrait of a Young Girl by Toon Kelder (Image: X/ SotaNews)

CST saves life of volunteer during training session

‘We are forever indebted to the CST’ said the family of Alan Malina, who collapsed during a class

2 min read

May 12, 2026 17:19

Alan and Louise Malina (Image: Elise Malina)

Yorkshire landlord apologises after ‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz

The incident at The Crown, in Boston Spa, shows the ‘normalisation’ of antisemitism, campaigners have claimed

1 min read

May 12, 2026 15:06

Man charged after firebombing at former synagogue

The building, which previously housed East London Central Synagogue and has been vacant for six years, was attacked on May 5

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May 12, 2026 11:46

The former East London Central Synagogue (Google)

WhatsApp co-founder donates record-breaking £147m to Israeli hospital

The donation by Jan Koum marks the largest amount ever given to the Israeli healthcare system

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May 11, 2026 17:20

Whatsapp CEO Jan Koum (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Tower Hamlets posters label IDF soldier ‘Labour’s monster’

The materials were reported to police over concerns they would ‘stir up hatred against Jewish people’

1 min read

May 11, 2026 14:52

Screenshot of posters put up in Tower Hamlets ahead of the local elections (X/AlexHearn)

Man charged after assault on three Jewish people in Enfield

The charge comes after a pair of separate alleged assaults in the same area

1 min read

May 11, 2026 13:21

Jewish women ‘whipped’ and child ‘punched’ in separate Stamford Hill attacks

The alleged incidents happened within several hours of one another on Sunday, with both leading to arrests

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May 11, 2026 12:00

A Shomrim volunteer at the scene of an alleged assault at a school in Stamford Hill (X/Shomrim)

‘My grandparents were at Battle of Cable Street – now I’m fighting the same hate’

‘Nearly a century later, we are here again having to deal with this same hate in our streets,’ said one attendee at the Standing Strong rally

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May 10, 2026 18:20

Thousands gathered together at the rally against antisemitism in Whitehall

‘It’s going to be a rough few years’ – Jewish residents of Hackney voice concern as Greens claim historic victory

Zack Polanski’s party claims council and mayoralty to end unbroken Labour rule since 2002

3 min read

May 8, 2026 20:12

Norwich City FC Supporter Panel’s inclusivity ambassador resigns after ‘ban Israel’ comments

Jessica Pye, part of the club’s official supporters panel, objected to the signing of Israeli forward Liel Abada

1 min read

May 8, 2026 16:09

Inclusivity ambassador Jessica Pye (Image: YouTube)

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Jamie Shapiro

Latest from Jamie Shapiro

Guests get in a pickle at launch of first Jewish Culture Month

‘Be kind to each other,’ says Eurovision’s Noam Bettan on his return to Israel

Orthodox men egged in Stamford Hill on way home from shul

Met Police warn of potential for ‘disorder and criminality’ ahead of rival pro-Palestinian and far-right protests

More from Jamie Shapiro

Father Ted creator accuses RTE of using show to further ‘antisemitic’ Eurovision boycott

Painting stolen by Nazis found in home of SS commander’s granddaughter

CST saves life of volunteer during training session

Yorkshire landlord apologises after ‘Golders Greed’ team wins pub quiz

Man charged after firebombing at former synagogue

WhatsApp co-founder donates record-breaking £147m to Israeli hospital

Tower Hamlets posters label IDF soldier ‘Labour’s monster’

Man charged after assault on three Jewish people in Enfield

Jewish women ‘whipped’ and child ‘punched’ in separate Stamford Hill attacks

‘My grandparents were at Battle of Cable Street – now I’m fighting the same hate’

‘It’s going to be a rough few years’ – Jewish residents of Hackney voice concern as Greens claim historic victory

Norwich City FC Supporter Panel’s inclusivity ambassador resigns after ‘ban Israel’ comments