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Rosa Doherty

Rosa Doherty

Rosa Doherty is social affairs correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle

Latest from Rosa Doherty

Glastonbury Festival

Yes, actually, Glastonbury is the story

Every time Jews talk about the discrimination we face, we’re told it’s not a big deal

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Kneecap at Glastonbury (Alamy)

Facing the future: Carly Harris (left) and Tash Gershfield

‘Honey, I podcasted our divorce’

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Rosa Doherty's grandfather's war diary

My grandpa’s war diary connects me with the human side of conflict

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Rosa and her kids on holiday

‘Every child deserves the chance to explore beyond their postcode’

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If the bodies of babies can’t make the world care about Jewish lives, nothing can

It is not the silence itself that is earth-shattering. It is the decision to be silent about this, but not of other’s suffering.

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February 21, 2025 07:34

Kfir Bibas was just nine months old when he was abducted (Image: Getty)

Fashionistas share their style secrets with WIZO

Lisa Armstrong, Jessica Diner and Sarah Jossel were interviewed by JC columnist Naomi Greenaway

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January 30, 2025 13:13

(l-) Panellists Lisa Armstrong, Jessica Diner and Sarah Jossel (Photo: David RJ)

Yahya Sinwar has been offered safe passage out of Gaza in return for hostages, says Israeli official

Israel’s Coordinator for Hostages and the Missing told the press a deal had been put forward

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September 11, 2024 09:25

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)

‘If you don’t feel okay, it is important to talk about it’

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The JC speaks to John, who was supported by mental health charity Jami after attempting to take his own life – and now helps others in distress

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September 10, 2024 13:41

John, who attempted to take his own life, is supported by Jami, while also supporting others who are in distress (Photo: Jami)

The shoe designer whose footwear is the life and sole of the simcha – and the red carpet

Bushey United Synagogue member Lisa Kay’s shoes are worn by everyone from Drew Barrymore to the Jewish mother of the bride

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September 5, 2024 10:35

Lisa Kay at work

Google Street View captures Canvey Island’s growing Jewish Community on Shabbat

‘It’s ironic to see Shabbat immortalised in this way’

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September 4, 2024 15:15

Google Street View car captures Canvey Island’s growing Jewish Community on shabbat

Hostages murdered by Hamas projected onto giant screens in New York’s Times Square

Video comes as protesters show support for Hamas and the murder of the hostages in New York demonstration

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September 4, 2024 11:50

Carmel Gat, 40, an occupational therapist from Tel Aviv, was killed by Hamas after 11 months in captivity.

US ‘warned Britain privately’ against suspending arms sales

Biden administration said it did not believe Israel had violated international humanitarian law

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September 4, 2024 09:55

President Joe Biden (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Hamas releases ‘terror video’ of murdered Israeli hostage Eden Yerushalmi

Eden’s family described it as a ‘shocking psychological terror video’

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September 3, 2024 14:08

The bodies of six hostages, murdered by Hamas terrorists, were recovered on Saturday in Rafah by the IDF (clockwise from top left) Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov and Almog Sarusi. (Photo: Hostages and Missing Families Forum/Screenshot )

‘Unique’ synagogue celebrates official opening

Mosaic Synagogue is home to three different congregations

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September 2, 2024 16:03

The Torah scrolls are paraded at Mosaic Jewish Community's inauguration (Photo: Mosaic Jewish Community)

Jewish students attacked at University of Pittsburgh

Two students were injured and a suspect was arrested

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September 2, 2024 14:39

University of Pittsburgh's landmark feature: the Cathedral of Learning (Wikimedia)

Meet the three Jews behind the Four Opinions OnlyConnect team

The very Jewish team went viral after their performance on the hit BBC show on Monday night

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August 29, 2024 13:13

The Four Opinions team - made up of Jacob Epstein, Rafi Dover and Aron Carr

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