The Schmooze

Does our community really have a future in this country?

Yesterday’s terrorist attack comes following a surge in antisemitism over the past two years. The CEO of JNF UK calls on the government to do more

Let’s not push older people out of the job market

People over 50 may not bring youth, but they bring valuable skills and experience to the workplace

Let’s argue – but let’s do it with respect

The Jewish concept of ‘arguments for the sake of heaven’ feels very apt at this time of year

Fear alone is not enough to sustain a people

This Rosh Hashanah, let’s commit to more than just survival

Sudan is burning. Why should we care?

As Jews, we should be looking outwards, as well as inwards. A message that resonates particularly in the run-up to Rosh Hashanah

Will you march with us on Sunday to stamp out antisemitism?

The head of the Campaign Against Antisemitism on why he thinks everyone needs to join the fight against Jew-hatred

Why were we excluded from the latest research about young Jews?

The head of Jewish Futures asks why a report commissioned by the JLC doesn’t highlight the positive and enduring impact of organisations like Aish, the JLE and Seed

How teenagers can help the vulnerable – one meal at a time

A Project ImPACT volunteer talks about how cooking has changed lives, including her own

How can Judaism become more than just an identity?

There is so much to be gained by becoming more engaged with Judaism, writes Jane Tobin-Green

Our community is in pain – we must stand together

Even if we disagree with them, we must allow different voices to be heard

How embracing neurodiversity can benefit all of us

Those who aren’t ‘neurotypical’ can bring a lot of skills to the workplace

Navigating Jewish secondary school admissions in extraordinary times

The demand for Jewish secondary schools places this year has been higher than ever

Carers like me also need someone to care for them

When Lynette Redwood’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, looking after him became increasingly challenging

The cancer journey doesn’t stop when treatment does

The chair of Chai Cancer Care writes about the difficulties of ‘getting back to normal’ after cancer

This Jewish mum is so proud of her son’s Jewish pride

Why are the WZO elections relevant to UK Jews?

Canvassing is more intense than ever this year, as movements on the right and left battle it out