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Jewish history

150-year-old JC found in time capsule at Jewish museum synagogue

It was discovered stashed inside a wall three years ago. Now it has finally given up its secrets.

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June 12, 2023 10:52

150-year-old JC found in time capsule at Jewish museum synagogue

Schools

Alma powers to national soccer cup success

The London primary won under-11 trophy for best small school

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June 12, 2023 10:18

Alma powers to national soccer cup success

Israeli news

Former IDF chief: 'Israel killed hundreds of ISIS terrorists'

Gadi Eizenkot said that Jerusalem was asked to act by an unspecified third party

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June 12, 2023 10:16

Former IDF chief: 'Israel killed hundreds of ISIS terrorists'

Travel

Croatia's captivating corner

Take a journey around Istria to find hilltop towns, countryside and coast refreshingly free of crowds

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June 11, 2023 18:30

Science

Tiny 12,000-year-old flutes found in Galilee imitate predatory birds

The instruments, made from the wing bones of waterfowl, may have been used to hunt

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June 11, 2023 13:28

Tiny 12,000-year-old flutes found in Galilee imitate predatory birds

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis: 'Wordle is a beautiful family bonding opportunity'

The Chief Rabbi has extolled virtues of viral game, which he plays daily with his children and grandchildren, entering the results into a 'league table'

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June 11, 2023 12:15

Sir Ephraim Yitzchak Mirvis KBE, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. Byline John Nguyen/JNVisuals 02/01/2022

China

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to make official state visit to China

Abbas will be the first Arab 'head of state' to visit China this year, according to Beijing

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June 11, 2023 10:39

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to make official state visit to China

United Synagogue

What future for shul music?

Lovers of chazanut fear the Anglo-Jewish tradition is in danger of disappearing

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June 11, 2023 10:16

Etgar

The Etgar Quiz no 238

Start the week with our Jewish knowledge test

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June 11, 2023 10:00

Roger Waters

'If you say anything against Israel you’re antisemitic': Roger Waters fans discuss the Pink Floyd singer

Outside The O2, gig attendees spoke of Waters' 'cerebral' nature, his SS-style costume, and views on Israel

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June 9, 2023 17:38

'If you say anything against Israel you’re antisemitic': Roger Waters fans discuss the Pink Floyd singer

Antisemitism

Mark Ruffalo criticised for calling IHRA definition 'propaganda'

The Hollywood star shared a post from a Palestinian activist

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June 9, 2023 17:36

Mark Ruffalo criticised for calling IHRA definition 'propaganda'

Boris Johnson

Former Boris aide Dan Rosenfield receives resignation peerage

The former chair of World Jewish Relief resigned from Downing Street last year

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June 9, 2023 17:20

Former Boris aide Dan Rosenfield receives resignation peerage

Iran

Government should investigate British universities developing Iranian 'suicide drones', says select committee chair

Alicia Kearns demanded politicians examine academic collaborations exposed by the JC

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June 9, 2023 17:15

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (L) watches combat drones alongside high-ranking officials and commanders during a military parade marking the country's annual army day in Tehran on April 18, 2023. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Family history

'My dad was a feminist without realising it'

He didn’t cook dinner or wash our clothes, but our father was adamant that my sister and I become educated professionals

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June 9, 2023 16:47

'My dad was a feminist without realising it'

Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Peace deal with Saudi Arabia could end the Israeli Palestinian conflict'

The Israeli prime minister says it is 'too early to tell' if a normalisation agreement can be signed

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June 9, 2023 15:18

Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Peace deal with Saudi Arabia could end the Israeli Palestinian conflict'

Southend

Coastal rabbi is back in the saddle for 350-mile 70th birthday cycling challenge

Southend and Westcliff minister Rabbi Geoffrey Hyman will be raising money for charities including Magen David Adom

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June 9, 2023 14:33

Coastal rabbi is back in the saddle for 350-mile 70th birthday cycling challenge

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