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Josh Mendelowitz
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Holocaust survivor, 88, gets the school diploma that the Nazis denied
Esther Begam, whose family was wiped out and education cut short, finally graduates
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Heroin addict who became a fruit-juice millionaire
A homeless heroin addict asleep on the cold, hard jail floor Khalil Rafati had nowhere to go but up
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Brits are centre of attention at WJC’s Big Apple big bash
“These events always remind me the British Jewish community is a significant and respected Jewish community globally.”
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What happened when the Trump-protest rabbis went to jail
Nineteen rabbis were detained at a demo against the US President this week. Josh Mendelowitz reports from New York
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Lord Sugar back on his feet after heart surgery
Multi-millionaire businessman playing tennis with former Wimbledon champion Jimmy Connors only weeks after operation
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Michael Cohen, the other Michael Cohen - and the Trump-Russia storm
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Natalie Portman hits out over Hollywood gender pay gap
The Israeli-born actress reveals she was paid only a third of what her co-star Ashton Kutcher earned for the 2011 film comedy, No Strings Attached
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Five authors shortlisted for JQ-Wingate Prize
Howard Jacobson and Rose Tremain miss out as Holocaust-themed works dominate among contenders for prestigious literary award
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Brandenburg Gate lit up with Israeli flag after terrorist attack
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson wins Golden Globe, while Natalie Portman celebrates Bafta nomination
After the Nocturnal Animals actor beat off strong competition to secure the Best Supporting Actor award, Israeli-born Portman is recognised for her starring role as Jackie Kennedy
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