Jennifer Lipman

Jennifer Lipman is a freelance journalist living in London, writing about current affairs, politics, culture and society. She tweets @jenlipman

Latest from Jennifer Lipman

Blue skies ahead for business boss

Is the UK economy going down the drain? Tony Danker director general of the CBI tells Jennifer Lipman we should be optimistic about our prospects

6 min read

‘Autograph hunting was my addiction’

6 min read

Hannah Mary Rothschild CBE is a British writer, businesswoman, philanthropist and documentary filmmaker. She also serves on the boards of various organisations. In August 2015, she became the first female to Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery in London Born: 22 May 1962 (age 58 years), England Children: Mary Esther Rose Brookfield, Clemency Ruth Brookfield, Nell Tomoka Brookfield, Nell Tomaka Brookfield Aunts: Emma Georgina Rothschild, Miranda Rothschild, Katherine Rothschild, Sarah Rothschild Parents: Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, Serena Rothschild Siblings: Nathaniel Philip Rothschild Photographed at Family HQ in London 20.4.2021

‘Rothschild…  it’s a huge name’

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Beating anxiety - with ancient Jewish wisdom

6 min read

Travel is key to the Jewish story, both now and in the past

There is nothing frivolous about our yearning to go abroad. The fact that our ancestors often had no choice is central to who we are and why ‘next year in Jerusalem’ resonates so deeply, writes Jennifer Lipman

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April 1, 2021 11:00

A Boeing 747-400 from Israel's national carrier El Al is seen parked on the tarmac at Ben Gurion International airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, on July 04, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ (Photo credit should read JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

The future of work

How will our working lives change after the pandemic? According to Sarah Jaffe it's time for employees to flex their muscles.

6 min read

March 31, 2021 11:20

Woman wearing yellow sweater sitting on yellow sofa using laptop and talking with her dog

Hunger, appetite and the joy of denial

American writer Melissa Broder's work is very personal, sometimes shocking - and extremely Jewish

5 min read

March 5, 2021 11:17

From pain, poverty and guilt to harmony and a quilt

Hope Adams' Dangerous Women is a forgotten story that reminds us how far we have come, writes Jennifer Lipman

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March 4, 2021 18:30

From pain, poverty and guilt to harmony and a quilt

Policing Facebook

A new body has been set up to oversee the social media platform. Jennifer Lipman met one of its members

6 min read

February 25, 2021 16:35

Young woman using smart phone,Social media concept.

We cannot turn a blind eye to these forced marriages

These women could be our sisters and daughters, and they deserve better, writes Jennifer Lipman

3 min read

February 19, 2021 15:06

We cannot turn a blind eye to these forced marriages

Covid can't stop good old chaotic Jewish hospitality

The pandemic has put social lives on hold but it won't get the better of us forever

3 min read

January 6, 2021 17:08

Jews shouldn't be Christmas grinches

'Living in a Christian-majority country we should appreciate the value Christmas has — even if it’s not “our” celebration'

3 min read

November 26, 2020 12:06

David Leavitt: Writing about Trump - reluctantly

David Leavitt's new novel is about panicking liberals. But as he tells Jennifer Lipman, he didn't really want to write about the Trump era.

5 min read

November 1, 2020 12:40

David Leavitt: Writing about Trump - reluctantly

Review: The Yellow Bird Sings

Far from perfect book, Jennifer Lipman cannot shake this poignant tale from her mind

1 min read

October 15, 2020 11:14

The British Jews on the Nazi hit list

Filmmaker Ivor Montagu, businessman Sir Isidore Salmon, and ex-JC editor Ivan Marion Greenberg are among those named in a Gestapo black book

4 min read

October 8, 2020 10:27

How to talk to kids about our scary world

Parenting expert Dr Abigail Gewirtz has written a timely book advising parents on tackling frightening subjects with youngsters

6 min read

October 1, 2020 09:36

How to talk to kids about our scary world

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Jennifer Lipman

Latest from Jennifer Lipman

Blue skies ahead for business boss

‘Autograph hunting was my addiction’

‘Rothschild… it’s a huge name’

Beating anxiety - with ancient Jewish wisdom

More from Jennifer Lipman

Travel is key to the Jewish story, both now and in the past

The future of work

Hunger, appetite and the joy of denial

From pain, poverty and guilt to harmony and a quilt

Policing Facebook

We cannot turn a blind eye to these forced marriages

Covid can't stop good old chaotic Jewish hospitality

Jews shouldn't be Christmas grinches

David Leavitt: Writing about Trump - reluctantly

Review: The Yellow Bird Sings

The British Jews on the Nazi hit list

How to talk to kids about our scary world

‘Rothschild…  it’s a huge name’