Keren David

Keren David is the JC's Managing Editor. She is the award-winning author of 14 books for children and young adults, most recently Miriam's Voice, published by Hachette. You can reach her at kdavid@thejc.com

Latest from Keren David

The cost of living in Amsterdam

Israeli playwright Maya Arad Yasur has written a play about living in Europe: “I think if every young Israeli went to Europe for three years instead of going to the Army for three years, then the political situation would be better.”

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How to avoid accusations of Jewface

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We're all dressing frum right now

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Thoughts on my daughter's graduation day

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Adrian Mole role is all in the family

Two long-lost cousins have been reunited thanks to their shared talent

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July 11, 2019 14:38

'Sex and shopping' novelist Judith Krantz dies aged 91

New York-born writer's tales of the super-rich sold in their millions worldwide

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June 25, 2019 11:56

'Sex and shopping' novelist Judith Krantz dies aged 91

'Jewish parents: back off and relax!'

Esther Wojcicki has three extremely successful daughters, including Susan, the CEO of YouTube. Now she's written a book to help other parents bring up their children in our "frantic, over competitive world"

7 min read

June 20, 2019 11:28

Tamara Finkelstein appointed new Defra Permanent Secretary

New North London Synagogue member is 'outstanding public servant I have very much enjoyed working with,' says Michael Gove

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June 19, 2019 13:27

Tamara Finkelstein appointed new Defra Permanent Secretary

'My unborn baby needed a miracle to survive'

Olivia Gordon's son nearly died in the womb - and was saved thanks to medical techniques which are evolving every day. Now she's written a book about the experience, and the science that made his life possible

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June 13, 2019 11:32

'My unborn baby needed a miracle to survive'

When we mourn Anne Frank's lost years, we must mourn the loss of millions like her

Keren David reflects on living in the city where a frightened teenager hid from the Nazis

3 min read

June 12, 2019 15:37

When we mourn Anne Frank's lost years, we must mourn the loss of millions like her

Poignant pictures of a lost world

Gerty Simon's photos captured the people of Weimar Germany - including a very young Judith Kerr. But then the photographer and many of her subjects sought refuge in the UK

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May 23, 2019 16:22