Jane Prinsley

Jane Prinsley is the JC's Investigations and Political Correspondent. She was named one of the MHP's '30 To Watch’ young journalists in 2026. You can reach her at jprinsley@thejc.com

Latest from Jane Prinsley

Theatre

West End venue drops queer Jewish musical after anti-Israel backlash

Phoenix Arts Club cancels Israeli actor’s satirical show after online criticism

5 min read

West End venue drops queer Jewish musical after anti-Israel backlash

On the day of the Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel, teacher and cleric Ustadh Mahmood Almadani prayed for "victory to our mujahideen brothers in Gaza" during a sermon a short drive away from several synagogues (Photo: YouTube screenshot)

Founder of London Islamic school ranted about defeating ‘usurping Jews’ on October 7

5 min read

Riverway Law has changed its name to Riverway to Sea following its bid to have Hamas removed from the UK's list of banned terror groups (Pictured: Riverway's Farhad Ansair (centre); Image: X)

Law firm acting for Hamas changes name to ‘Riverway to the sea’

2 min read

An extraordinary meeting of the World Zionist Congress in 2023 to celebrate Israel's 78th anniversary

Voters complain after WZO registrations rejected days before election

3 min read

Who is the Irish student who took on a furious anti-Israel crowd at an Ilan Pappé lecture?

Jamie O Mahony has been seen in a viral clip facing down an angry backlash after his pro-Israel comments

6 min read

July 8, 2025 11:56

Jamie O Mahony held onto his Israeli flag when a university staff member lunged towards him to grab it during an Ilan Pappé lecture (Photo: X screenshot)

Man who punched Jewish father outside synagogue found not guilty on all charges

Samir Magdy Hassan Aly was involved in an altercation over a parking space before a bat mitzvah in 2022

3 min read

July 7, 2025 15:01

Man accused of antisemitic attack outside synagogue says ‘my body did not act with my brain’

Samir Magdy Hassan Aly told the court he was acting in self-defence during an altercation over a parking space

3 min read

July 7, 2025 12:00

Dozens of Jews to march at London Pride despite Keshet withdrawal

Synagogue bloc to join parade after Jewish charity pulls out for second year over ‘safety concerns’

2 min read

July 4, 2025 15:05

The Star of David on rainbow flags representing inclusivity and solidarity within the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Stock Getty) southern coast of England.

Boss of UK Palestinian charity who shared post backing ‘armed resistance’ handed eight-year ban

Charity Commission sanctions acting CEO of the Palestinian Refugee Project over ‘divisive’ social media posts

3 min read

July 4, 2025 12:34

Former charity boss and Parliamentary candidate, Taghrid Al-Mawed, will not be able to hold a management position in a UK charity for eight years following Charity Commission probe into her social media activity (Photo: Screenshot)

Outrage over government-funded Irish magazine cover featuring Jewish stars on barbed wire

Comhar magazine accused of ‘defaming the Holocaust’ with Magen Davids on the wire next to pool of blood

2 min read

July 4, 2025 11:54

An Irish magazine is accused of producing antisemitic imagery after publishing a front page cartoon of wire barbed with Magen Davids dividing an amputee from sunbathers (photo: X screenshot)

Tim Davie says sorry to Jewish community for airing ‘offensive and deplorable’ Glastonbury gig

‘High risk’ performances will no longer be streamed live on BBC following musician’s ‘death to IDF’ chant

2 min read

July 3, 2025 14:10

Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury (L), and the offices of the BBC (R)

Jewish LGBTQ+ charity shortlisted for National Diversity Award

KeshetUK recognised for work promoting inclusion across British Jewish life

2 min read

July 2, 2025 16:10

Members of KeshetUK at London Pride in 2023 (Image: KeshetUK)

New London Synagogue blends queer anthems with Jewish liturgy in time for Pride

Two recordings in memory of shul’s late chazan are a ‘celebration of queer Jewish joy, resilience and faith’

3 min read

July 2, 2025 14:25

New London Synagogue's cantorial leads Yoav Oved (right) and David Djemal recorded a performance of Hashkiveinu to the tune of Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Photo: YouTube NLS)

Airing of ‘vile Jew-hate’ at Glastonbury was a moment of ‘national shame’, says Chief Rabbi

Sir Ephraim Mirvis condemns ‘outright incitement to violence and hatred’ at the festival

3 min read

July 1, 2025 14:10

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has warned "Toxic Jew-hatred is a threat to our entire society," following the BBC's broadcast of Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance. (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Jewish artists wowed at Glasto, it’s shame they won’t be the focus

So much Jewish talent at the UK’s most beloved music festival

4 min read

July 1, 2025 12:04

The self-dubbed "Jewish Ed Sheeran," Noah Kahan, performs on Glastonbury's largest stage (Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

Among flares, chants, and Palestinian flags, Glastonbury’s Jews gathered in quiet defiance

What it was like being Jewish at this year’s Glastonbury festival

4 min read

June 30, 2025 20:21

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: A member of the crowd ahead of Kneecap during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Jane Prinsley

Latest from Jane Prinsley

West End venue drops queer Jewish musical after anti-Israel backlash

Founder of London Islamic school ranted about defeating ‘usurping Jews’ on October 7

Law firm acting for Hamas changes name to ‘Riverway to the sea’

Voters complain after WZO registrations rejected days before election

More from Jane Prinsley

Who is the Irish student who took on a furious anti-Israel crowd at an Ilan Pappé lecture?

Man who punched Jewish father outside synagogue found not guilty on all charges

Man accused of antisemitic attack outside synagogue says ‘my body did not act with my brain’

Dozens of Jews to march at London Pride despite Keshet withdrawal

Boss of UK Palestinian charity who shared post backing ‘armed resistance’ handed eight-year ban

Outrage over government-funded Irish magazine cover featuring Jewish stars on barbed wire

Tim Davie says sorry to Jewish community for airing ‘offensive and deplorable’ Glastonbury gig

Jewish LGBTQ+ charity shortlisted for National Diversity Award

New London Synagogue blends queer anthems with Jewish liturgy in time for Pride

Airing of ‘vile Jew-hate’ at Glastonbury was a moment of ‘national shame’, says Chief Rabbi

Jewish artists wowed at Glasto, it’s shame they won’t be the focus

Among flares, chants, and Palestinian flags, Glastonbury’s Jews gathered in quiet defiance