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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Cemeteries

‘Vandalism’ at Glasgow cemetery turns out to be routine maintenance

Fears of antisemitic vandalism at Garnethill Jewish Cemetery arose on Monday when a video showing the stones went viral

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The Garnethill cemetery (Photo: Commonwealth War Graves Commission)

Simone Veil (Image: European Commission)

New European prize launched for Jewish cultural projects

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Harry Styles performing in Amsterdam (Image: TikTok/ Raquel)

Harry Styles has one-word response to ‘long live Palestine’ heckle

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Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (Image: Getty Images)

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

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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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May 18, 2026 11:44

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

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

The runner-up said competing in Vienna was ‘hard’ on his return to Ben Gurion Airport

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May 18, 2026 10:48

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

Orthodox men egged in Stamford Hill on way home from shul

The attack is the latest of a series in the same heavily-Jewish neighbourhood in recent weeks

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May 14, 2026 16:41

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

4,000 officers to be deployed in London with FA Cup final also taking place on Saturday

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May 14, 2026 14:30

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

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

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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

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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’

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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

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May 11, 2026 13:21

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Jamie Shapiro

Latest from Jamie Shapiro

‘Vandalism’ at Glasgow cemetery turns out to be routine maintenance

New European prize launched for Jewish cultural projects

Harry Styles has one-word response to ‘long live Palestine’ heckle

Politicising Eurovision is ‘unacceptable’ says Bowie music exec

More 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

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