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

There is something Jewish about the Windsors

'I should like to propose a Yiddishe update in which the Royal family is not deposed, but transposed — reimagined as a Jewish clan in North West London.'

3 min read

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II reacts as she meets military personnel during her visit to the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, southern England on May 22, 2021, ahead of its maiden operational deployment to the Philippine Sea. - The aircraft carrier will embark on her first operational deployment on May 23, leading the UK Carrier Strike Group in engagements with 40 nations including India, Japan, Republic of Korea and Singapore. (Photo by Steve Parsons / POOL / AFP) (Photo by STEVE PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Lee Kern: Working class hero

8 min read

Desk-level perspective of blonde Buenos Aires businesswoman typing on laptop in office with window view.

Zoom Judaism has enhanced my spirituality

3 min read

Time to step into the spotlight

4 min read

Speak to our sons to protect our daughters

'The way that men deal with disappointment and rejection, the fragility of their egos, their lack of control - these are all factors that contribute to violence against women.'

3 min read

March 18, 2021 11:06

Floral tributes and messages in honour of Sarah Everard, the missing woman whose remains were found in woodland in Kent, are displayed at the bandstand on Clapham Common in south London on March 17, 2021. - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday Britain needed "a change in our culture" to tackle violence against women and girls, as he came under pressure over the government's response to the issue which has been thrust into the national spotlight following the disappearance this month of 33-year-old Sarah Everard, whose remains were found in woodland last week. A serving London police officer has been charged with her kidnap and murder. (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Our quiet year

Photographer Gemma Levine asked people for their thoughts on the Covid-19 crisis. The result is a fascinating book of portraits

2 min read

March 4, 2021 15:27

I thought I’d be the one to see disaster coming

'Now I realise how strong the urge is to ignore an impending threat, to carry on shopping and pretending that all will be well.'

3 min read

March 4, 2021 15:14

One people alone. A senior woman enjoys evening shopping while taking advantage of offers and discounts. On his arm a lot of shopping bags while she looks at her cell phone

David Baddiel: Making Jews count

Comedian and writer David Baddiel - whose Twitter profile reads 'Jew' - tells Keren David about his new book about the invisibility of Jews in modern identity politics

7 min read

February 4, 2021 12:08

We Jews aren't all male, pale, hairy and holy

It's time to improve Jewish representation in the media and culture - and celebrate our diverse communities

3 min read

January 28, 2021 15:56

Portrait Of Multi-Generation Family Group On Winter Beach Vacation

The fear factor

The last thing that Keren David wanted to do was write a book about antisemitism. But she faced her fears and went ahead.

5 min read

January 21, 2021 14:18

A young happy college female student with a book sitting on window sill at home, studying.

Women-only Hallel service is an online success

More than 100 women log in from all over the world to the Orthodox service

1 min read

January 13, 2021 15:00

Women-only Hallel service is an online success

The green and pleasant town that saved Jews

The people of Welwyn Garden City realised the threat posed to Jews in 1939 and did something about it

3 min read

December 21, 2020 09:12

The green and pleasant town that saved Jews

My boy’s coming home… how do we make sure we stay alive?

Students are coming home for the holidays - but how can you make sure they won't infect you with Covid-19?

2 min read

December 3, 2020 12:04

My boy’s coming home… how do we make sure we stay alive?

Let’s ask young singles how we should change

'In this pandemic year where are the initiatives and support systems for single people? Who is thinking creatively about young adults, how to harness their potential for the good of the community and for their own well being?'

3 min read

November 19, 2020 14:51