Josh Kaplan

Josh Kaplan is the JC's head of digital.

You can reach him at JKaplan@thejc.com

Latest from Josh Kaplan

Theodor Herzl

Theodor Herzl – the man behind Israel documentary review: A deep dive into a man you probably don’t know that much about

David Baddiel narrates this deeply researched and fascinating portrayal of Zionism’s founding father

3 min read

David Baddiel recreates Herzl's iconic photo in Basel

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 4: Protester demonstrates outside the High Court as Palestine Action challenges proscription on July 4, 2025 in London, England. The High Court is holding an urgent hearing over Palestine Action's application for judicial review, following the government's decision to proscribe the pro-Palestinian campaign group. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper laid the prescription order after activists from the group broke into RAF Brize Norton and spray-painted two Voyager aircraft on June 20. The ban, which critics have called draconian, will make it illegal to be a member of the group, or to invite support for it. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

No one has been cancelled just for saying ‘Free Palestine’

3 min read

Jewel in the crown: a selection of wares on display at a Judaica shop in Safed, the most unique of Judaism's four holy sites

Want to feed your Jewish soul? Then come to Safed

1 min read

A bar mitzvah at the ancient synagogue of Ein Keshtaot in the Golan Heights

For your next Israeli adventure, head north

4 min read

In Haifa, artists document the war on the city’s walls

How the northern Israeli city has turned to graffiti to express its pain in the wake of October 7

2 min read

April 25, 2025 11:18

In Haifa, artists document the war on the city’s walls

There is no ‘should’ about visiting Israel, but this is why you might want to go…

On a trip to Israel’s north, I met struggling Jewish, Druze, Muslim and Christian business owners looking for support

2 min read

April 11, 2025 16:09

Palestinian shop owners getting ready for last month's Eid Al-Fitr holiday in Jerusalem's Old City

We can’t let anti-Israel activists poison the well of Wikipedia

The world’s encyclopedia is far too important to leave to the anti-Israel mob

3 min read

January 7, 2025 12:55

We can’t let anti-Israel activists poison the well of Wikipedia

‘Ottolenghi? He’s not Israeli’ Chef Eyal Shani says he’s the man who sold the world on Israeli food

The outspoken Michelin-star chef doesn’t care who he offends, even if it’s Britain’s most famous Israeli

3 min read

December 19, 2024 12:14

‘Ottolenghi? He’s not Israeli’ Chef Eyal Shani says he’s the man who sold the world on Israeli food

Mollie’s marvellous motels

The Cotswolds are more Jewish than you realise and if you’re planning a visit to its rolling hills, I know the perfect place to hit the pit after an autumnal day

2 min read

November 21, 2024 11:41

C'est chic: Mollie's motel in Oxfordshire

Millions of Jews will be worrying about a Trump presidency – they’re right to be concerned

There’s very little evidence that Trump is a loyal friend of the Jews

2 min read

November 6, 2024 13:47

A Palestinian walks past a souvenir shop displaying T-shirts bearing images of US President Donald Trump (L) dressed as a Hasidic Jew for sale in a souvenir shop in Jerusalem's Old City November 10, 2016. (Getty Images)

Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show

Sometimes escapism is actually what we all need more than anything else, and Nobody Wants This fits the bill

2 min read

October 21, 2024 11:35

Kristen Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah in Nobody Wants This. (Photo: Netflix)

Yahya Sinwar killed by the IDF in Gaza

Israel's foreign minister Israel Katz has confirmed the terror leader’s death in Rafah

1 min read

October 17, 2024 15:47

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar holds the child of an Al-Qassam Brigades fighter. Sinwar has been on the run since October 7 and has not been found despite Israeli and American intelligence efforts. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Who was Yahya Sinwar, the last Hamas leader standing?

The Hamas commander has been described as a 'dead man walking' by Israeli forces

5 min read

October 17, 2024 15:20

Who was Yahya Sinwar, the last Hamas leader standing?

Miznon review: A perfect pocketful of Tel Aviv in Soho

The eccentric Eyal Shani serves winning pittas for the masses

1 min read

September 22, 2024 00:00

Miznon review: A perfect pocketful of Tel Aviv in Soho

Why are Jews expected to put up with rampant social media antisemitism?

It’s never been easier or more lucrative to build a following around hating Jews

4 min read

August 19, 2024 13:48

Why are Jews expected to put up with rampant social media antisemitism?

Review: Summer at Eyal Shani’s Lilienblum

Clotted cream and an outstanding mountain of leaves are just some of the surprises at the eccentric chef’s grown up London outpost

2 min read

August 6, 2024 12:53

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Josh Kaplan

Latest from Josh Kaplan

Theodor Herzl – the man behind Israel documentary review: A deep dive into a man you probably don’t know that much about

No one has been cancelled just for saying ‘Free Palestine’

Want to feed your Jewish soul? Then come to Safed

For your next Israeli adventure, head north

More from Josh Kaplan

In Haifa, artists document the war on the city’s walls

There is no ‘should’ about visiting Israel, but this is why you might want to go…

We can’t let anti-Israel activists poison the well of Wikipedia

‘Ottolenghi? He’s not Israeli’ Chef Eyal Shani says he’s the man who sold the world on Israeli food

Mollie’s marvellous motels

Millions of Jews will be worrying about a Trump presidency – they’re right to be concerned

Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show

Yahya Sinwar killed by the IDF in Gaza

Who was Yahya Sinwar, the last Hamas leader standing?

Miznon review: A perfect pocketful of Tel Aviv in Soho

Why are Jews expected to put up with rampant social media antisemitism?

Review: Summer at Eyal Shani’s Lilienblum