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

Working from home is good for Jewish lives

Whether it’s choosing your hours or doing a nine-to-five from your kitchen, the potential benefits of flexible and remote working are immense

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Working from home is good for Jewish lives

Review: Artifact

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‘It feels like sometimes you’re living on Mars’

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The doctor who saved Salonica’s memories

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Taking on the boys’ club

Erica Katz has written a gossipy novel giving the inside track on the world of New York's Magic Circle law firms.

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August 6, 2020 10:27

We cannot ignore the St Andrews accusations

'Stronger oversight and complaints processes are needed'

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August 4, 2020 09:04

We cannot ignore the St Andrews accusations

When science fiction gets real

Jenny Kleeman's new book explores the promise - and problems - of new technology

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July 9, 2020 11:30

Welcome back to the babysitters who inspired me

The books that inspired a generation of girls are back as a Netflix series. Jennifer Lipman is celebrating

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July 3, 2020 09:19

Welcome back to the babysitters who inspired me

Book review: House of Glass

Freeman writes beautifully and, although she evokes the historical context, she doesn’t allow it to overload her story

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June 23, 2020 13:06

Our teenagers could become a lost generation

'Youth movements are journeys, every step a milestone. What happens when those steps fall away?'

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June 22, 2020 13:34

Our teenagers could become a lost generation

A proper Jewish wedding is worth waiting for

Many couples are having to postpone their celebrations, due to coronavirus. But their day will come.

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May 11, 2020 13:14

A proper Jewish wedding is worth waiting for

The unknown best seller

Elinor Lipman's books are popular in her native US, but hardly known over here. That's all set to change.

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April 19, 2020 12:15

We can change for the better after this crisis

' It’s been edifying to see mutual-aid groups springing up across Britain, encouraging the young and able to check on neighbours, and support those who need to self-isolate.'

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March 26, 2020 12:35

We can change for the better after this crisis

A quiet revolution: we’re hanging up our hats

'A hat in Judaism is a public relationship status; we’ve all seen newlyweds flaunting theirs on their first post-marital Rosh Hashanahs like they are posing for a selfie against a stunning sunset.'

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February 12, 2020 14:44