Holocaust survivorsTreasured ‘Teddy’ tells the story of Shoah survivor in Imperial War Museum exhibitionJohn Hajdu survived both Nazi and communist persecution – before coming to the UK with his beloved toyBy Alma Green4 min read
WatfordLocal faith leaders pledge support to Jewish community at Watford vigil‘To our Jewish community – you are valued, respected, and not alone’By Alma Green1 min read
Jewish dating‘I realised very quickly that my husband was the one’The JC speaks to chef Denise Phillips, founder of Date on a Plate, as it celebrates 25 years – and couples who have found love at her eventsBy Minnie Peters4 min read
HIAS+JCORERabbis lead way in calling for an asylum policy which ‘welcomes the stranger’An open letter to PM Andy Burnham, signed by leaders of different faith groups, was coordinated by Jewish refugee advocacy charity HIAS+JCOREBy Alma Green3 min read
Deaf ShulBarnet Shul becomes first Orthodox community to hold DeafShul serviceThe congregation invited members and staff from the Jewish Deaf AssociationBy Dalia Zimmerman1 min read
Social Care ReformsPM’s social care reforms welcomed by Jewish charitiesAndy Burnham made his announcement at a Jewish Care homeBy Gaby Wine3 min read
BurialExclusive: Burial society members ‘paying twice over to switch shuls’JC investigation finds the hidden cost of moving shuls is prohibiting some from worshipping in their chosen communityBy Jane Prinsley9 min read
Sir Nicholas WintonHolocaust survivor’s rescue by Sir Nicholas Winton features in travelling exhibitionLady Milena Grenfell-Baines is one of the last surviving 669 “Winton’s Children” rescued from PragueBy Dalia Zimmerman2 min read
Kisharon LangdonKisharon Langdon CEO shortlisted for top charity sector awardRichard Franklin was responsible for overseeing the merger of Kisharon and Langdon in 2023By Alma Green1 min read
WIZO UKJewish children ‘are showing anxiety about being taken hostage’Leading child therapist Saskia Joss was being interviewed on WIZO UK’s new podcastBy Alma Green3 min read
Sir Moses MontefioreBoard of Deputies president honours legacy of his predecessor MontefiorePhil Rosenberg said that ‘it’s a privilege to continue the work he began’By Ben Conway3 min read
HostagesSagui’s concert from Kibbutz Nir Oz is a must-seeSagui wrote songs in his head while he was held captive in Gaza for nearly 500 daysBy Elan Gorji2 min read
The Jerusalem Foundation UK‘People often think of Jerusalem as an idea, but it’s a city full of people’Susan Winton, who recently stepped down as CEO of the Jerusalem Foundation UK, reflects on 14 years at the helmBy Gaby Wine2 min read
Music‘I’m a barrister, my wife’s an accountant – and in our spare time, we run a music festival in the Alps’It is the third year in a row that north-west London couple David and Denise Joseph are organising Chamonix Vallée Classics, attracting world-class classical musiciansBy Gaby Wine5 min read
DerbyshireDerbyshire Jewish community reaffirms positive relationship with local councilThe council passed a motion standing firmly against antisemitism. Meanwhile the Jewish community is thrivingBy Ben Conway3 min read
DivorceProgressive movement introduces new, egalitarian get optionDivorcing couples can opt for a printed rather than hand-written document and in Hebrew rather than AramaicBy JC Reporter1 min read
Jewish weddingsProposed marriage law reforms could benefit mixed-faith couplesChanges in legislation would enable mixed-faith couples to have a legally recognised Jewish ceremonyBy Simon Rocker2 min read
Board of DeputiesCatholic schools to teach pupils about antisemitismThe pilot project – run by the Board of Deputies and Catholic organisations – is being launched in the MidlandsBy Gaby Wine1 min read
Aish UKHow a Shabbat in Budapest became a rite of passageEvery year, Aish hosts hundreds of UK Jewish school-leavers in the Hungarian capital for a weekend of unapologetic Jewish prideBy Rabbi Naftali Schiff2 min read
Holocaust Memorial Day 2027Music competition launched to mark Holocaust Memorial DayThe winning composition will be played during the UK’s main ceremony on January 27By Minnie Peters1 min read
World Jewish ReliefWorld Jewish Relief predicts humanitarian needs from Venezuela earthquake ‘will last for months’The charity has launched an emergency appealBy Arthur Popivker2 min read
Abraham Events‘We started an online community during Covid, and it’s still flourishing’Abraham Events went onto Zoom during the pandemic. Today, it attracts people from all over the worldBy Gita Conn3 min read
