Boulder attack‘Jewish life here cannot be extinguished’ says British rabbi leading Boulder congregation after tragic attackCongregants of Bonai Shalom in Boulder were attacked with Molotov cocktails while they held a vigil for the Gaza hostages last month – leading to the death of 82-year-old Karen DiamondBy Daniel Ben-David5 min read
Mensch of the MonthMensch of the MonthThis week, we launch a new series, in which we spotlight good people doing good thingsBy Binyamin Jayson2 min read
LimmudLimmud 2025 launchesSign-ups have already begun for the annual festival of Jewish culture and learningBy Gaby Wine2 min read
Chai Cancer CareThe cancer journey doesn’t stop when treatment doesThe chair of Chai Cancer Care writes about the difficulties of ‘getting back to normal’ after cancerBy Louise Hager3 min read
Hostages‘The only thing we think about is how to bring the hostages back’In conversation with Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Keith and Aviva Seigel share harrowing moments from their time in captivityBy Siam Goorwich4 min read
Jewish Deaf AsssociationHearing loss care is ‘in crisis’ in UK residential homes, says new reportJewish charities have published a white paper, setting out recommendations for improvementsBy Ahron Asher Moss2 min read
Jewish schoolsJewish pupils offered last-minute places at rebranded non-Jewish schoolA secondary school in Barnet has offered to take cohort as Jewish schools hit capacityBy Jane Prinsley6 min read
Eden PrimaryMazel Tov! Eden celebrates its bnei mitzvahThe Muswell Hill one-form entry school is a tight-knit communityBy Elisa Bray2 min read
HIAS+JCORETeacher and campaigner honoured for work with refugees and asylum seekersDeborah Koder and Abdullahi Yussuf received the HIAS+JCORE Dubs AwardsBy Gaby Wine3 min read
FABAAPaws and Palwins: fashion insiders and their pampered pooches gather for kiddush in Freud’s gardenGuests feasted on heart-shaped challah and pistachio rugelach, while their four-legged friends played with bespoke blue “matzo balls”By Siam Goorwich2 min read
hostage rally‘Our people are not whole while Avinatan, Alon and the hostages are not home’Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice joins dozens calling for the release of the hostages nearing their 650th day in captivityBy Jane Prinsley3 min read
Progressive JudaismExclusive: Progressive rabbinate criticises Board of Deputies over treatment of FT 36In a statement leaked to the JC, clergy claim the views expressed by the 36 are ‘underrepresented’ by Jewish communal institutions.By Jane Prinsley2 min read
CharityDirector of Jewish charity in Scotland sentenced after embezzling over £54,000Catherine Bell, 70, admitted to stealing the money from the charity over the course of five yearsBy Jamie Shapiro1 min read
NHSNo Palestine badges in NHS ‘by end of today’ following antisemitism report, pledges Lord MannAntisemitism tsar will meet NHS leaders on Tuesday morning to discuss the findings of the report into Jew-hatredBy Daniel Ben- David & Jane Prinsley4 min read
The United SynagogueSaul Taylor becomes new president of the United SynagogueHis election comes after a vigorously fought contestBy Gaby Wine2 min read
Masorti JudaismMasorti Judaism under fire after newsletter urges ‘respect’ for ‘different views’ over ‘death to IDF’ chantMembers of Masorti say the movement’s ‘inclusive tent has become too broad’By Gaby Wine4 min read
