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High Tech

Jewish tech genius chose to help world’s most desperate people instead of accepting £6 million

Avi Schiffmann was offered a huge deal after building a corona-tracking site but turned it down

3 min read

September 22, 2023 17:32

Jewish tech genius chose to help world’s most desperate people instead of accepting £6 million

Theatre

The Jewish dramatist exploring the world of demons

Rachel Bellman's latest work delves into the very Jewish mythology of dybbuks, mazzikin and personalised good and bad angels

4 min read

September 22, 2023 17:24

The Jewish dramatist exploring the world of demons

Dance

Our Voices ballet review: Three very different works highlighting dancers’ versatility

It is the first English National Ballet programme under new artistic director Aaron S Watkin

1 min read

September 22, 2023 16:56

Our Voices ballet review: Three very different works highlighting dancers’ versatility

Film

The Lesson review: Not perfect but remains one of the most watchable films of the year

It felt like a real breath of fresh air thanks to its unpretentiously accessible narrative and slow burn qualities

1 min read

September 22, 2023 16:27

The Lesson review: Not perfect but remains one of the most watchable films of the year

Tunisia

From a Zionist storm to Mossad sharks: What are the most inventive antisemitic theories?

Full marks for creativity to the Tunisian president, who claimed this week 'Zionists' were behind the naming of Storm Daniel

5 min read

September 22, 2023 15:47

From a Zionist storm to Mossad sharks: What are the most inventive antisemitic theories?

Antisemitism

Israel 'on cusp' of peace deal with Saudi Arabia to create 'New Middle East', says Netanyahu

The Israeli PM also said Israel and the Arab states were united by feeling a threat from the 'tyrants of Tehran'

2 min read

September 22, 2023 15:46

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 22, 2023 in New York City. Dignitaries and their delegations from across the globe have descended on New York for the annual event. This year marks the 78th session of the General Debate at the UN Headquarters and has focused on the crisis of global warming. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Food

JW3 shuts down restaurant after 'very disappointing' one-star hygiene rating

The London cultural centre cited Baladyt's 'very disappointing food hygiene rating' and said it was looking for a new food partner

1 min read

September 22, 2023 15:45

Healthy Vegetarian Falafel Pita with Rice and Salad

When I struggled to start a family, I stopped going to shul

The Chief Rabbi's guidance for communal leaders to be sensitive to those who have experienced baby loss is very welcome

1 min read

September 22, 2023 14:29

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

Judaism

A leap of faith that Yom Kippur asks us to make

Some suggestions on how to override our doubts on the holiest day of the year

3 min read

September 22, 2023 13:46

Close up image depicting a rear view of two Jewish men sitting together inside a synagogue. They have their heads bowed in prayer and they are wearing the traditional Jewish skull cap - otherwise known as a kippah or yarmulke - on their heads. Horizontal color image with copy space.

Film

Dumb Money review: Financial drama is good but would be even better had it tackled Jew-hate

Story of how a group of Reddit users banded together to take down Wall Street steers clear of awkward questions about alleged antisemitism of its protagonists - to its detriment

1 min read

September 22, 2023 13:17

Dumb Money review: Financial drama is good but would be even better had it tackled Jew-hate

Books

The Book of Paradise review: Moonlit nights, pious Jews and demons

Poet Itzik Manger creates in prose a biblical fantasia, full of references to King David, Solomon and the Psalms

1 min read

September 22, 2023 13:04

The Book of Paradise review: Moonlit nights, pious Jews and demons

Letters to the editor, September 22 2023

Leeds synagogues, multiple holocausts and AJEX

4 min read

September 22, 2023 12:41

Letters to the editor, September 22 2023

Australia

Australian Eurovision entrant and rock star Danny Estrin reveals cancer diagnosis

The Jewish musician said he was talking a break from performing to 'put his health first'

1 min read

September 22, 2023 12:37

Australian Eurovision entrant and rock star Danny Estrin reveals cancer diagnosis

Twitter

Twitter swiftly deletes its own advert, which included a post criticising Elon Musk

The platform uploaded, then swiftly removed, its own advert, replacing it with a version that omitted the post in question

1 min read

September 22, 2023 11:41

SpaceX, Twitter and electric car maker Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends an event during the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, on June 16, 2023. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP) (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)

Yom Kippur War

Israeli soldiers who served in Yom Kippur War are 'source of inspiration' for serving troops, says IDF chief

Hertzi Halevi penned a letter to IDF service members on the 50th anniversary of the conflict

2 min read

September 22, 2023 11:30

Israeli soldiers who served in Yom Kippur War are 'source of inspiration' for serving troops, says IDF chief

Holocaust

The Russian playwright speaking out against Putin in the shadow of the Shoah

Dmitry Glukhovsky new drama examines the moral compromises some people make with evil regimes

5 min read

September 22, 2023 10:53

The Russian playwright speaking out against Putin in the shadow of the Shoah

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