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I was ashamed to be health secretary when I heard Jews speak about their experiences in the NHS

Wes Streeting on why he asked Lord Mann to conduct a review into NHS antisemitism, which the government has accepted in full

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June 4, 2026 13:39

Former health secretary Wes Streeting (Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images).

Antisemitism in schools

To tackle antisemitism, RE will need to be improved

It is critical for children to understand that Judaism is a living civilisation, argues a leading educator

2 min read

June 4, 2026 13:14

RE lessons on Judaism need to be better to combat Jew-hate, says Dr Shira Solomons (Photo: Getty)

Israeli economy

Israeli economy to grow five times faster than UK’s by 2028, OECD predicts

The Jewish state is expected to experience significant GDP growth despite wartime threats, while Britain’s forecast has been slashed

1 min read

June 4, 2026 13:05

A display showing stock market data is seen outside the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on March 09, 2026 (Getty Images)

Polls and Surveys

One in four British undergraduates say October 7 is ‘defensible’

More than half characterised Israel’s response to the massacre as “indefensible”

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June 4, 2026 12:38

A person views a collage of hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 (Credit: JOHN WESSELS/AFP via Getty Images)

I’m making aliyah this week – it’s the logical conclusion of my Jewish pride journey

Moving to Israel is an affirmation of Jewish peoplehood, Jewish indigeneity, and Jewish self-determination

3 min read

June 4, 2026 12:29

'Jewish identity cannot be reduced to a religion detached from land, nationhood, culture, and collective memory'

antisemitism in the NHS

Jewish NHS staff member had bacon fat smeared on locker, Lord Mann reveals to JC at launch of antisemitism report

Health secretary James Murray said he welcomed peer’s ‘practical’ and ‘focused’ recommendations

5 min read

June 4, 2026 12:22

Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski backs calls for a list of Britons who served in IDF

‘Nobody wants to live next to a war criminal,’ read the letter signed by the Green Party leader

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June 4, 2026 12:17

Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party, speaks with residents during a visit to the Winslade Estate on April 09, 2026 (Getty Images)

JW3

‘We’re going to wear our Judaism out, loud and proud’

The JC speaks to Ray Simonson, the chief executive of JW3, as London’s Jewish cultural hub comes of age

8 min read

June 4, 2026 12:16

AJR Blue plaque Scheme

Blue plaque in Bloomsbury to honour rescue of Czech refugees

The plaque was organised by the Association of Jewish Refugees

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June 4, 2026 11:46

The unveiling of the AJR Blue Plaque in Bloomsbury, honouring the British Committee for Refugees from Czechoslovakia and the Czech Refugee Trust (Photo: Adam Soller)

Antisemitism

Travelodge urgently investigating ‘antisemitic’ message on visibly Jewish guests’ TV

The incident, which saw the words ‘free Palestine’ displayed on the device, has been reported to the police, according to the hotel chain’s CEO

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June 4, 2026 10:53

A Travelodge hotel and (top left) the screen that greeted the guests (Main image: Getty)

Kosher Kingdom

Kosher Kingdom to open new branch in Edgware

Their other store in Golders Green remains closed, following a fire

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June 4, 2026 10:33

Kosher Kingdom (photo: Facebook - Kosher Kingdom)

Israel Tour

Israel Tour going ahead after change in Foreign Office advice

A handful of youth groups have decided to take teenagers to alternative destinations

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June 4, 2026 10:20

After months of uncertainty, Israel tours will now be going ahead (Photo: Getty)

Pro-Gaza independent MPs

Gaza MP’s question on ‘Israel’s thirst for blood of innocent civilians’ is antisemitic, says minister

Iqbal Mohamed was criticised by Hamish Falconer over comment claiming Israel has an ‘insatiable appetite’ for ‘barbaric violence’

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June 4, 2026 10:11

Iqbal Mohamed, the pro-Gaza independent MP for Dewsbury and Batley (ParliamentTV)

Israel

Israir flight diverted after Slovenia prevents landing

Transportation Minister Miri Regev called the move ‘an invalid political decision that directly impacts Israeli citizens’

1 min read

June 4, 2026 10:00

An Israir Airlines plan at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (Getty Images)

Israel

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire

The deal includes ‘pilot’ security zones controlled by the Lebanese Army, from which Hezbollah forces will be barred

1 min read

June 4, 2026 09:14

Explosions and smoke rise following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israel-Lebanon border, June 01, 2026 (Flash90)

Calendar

Shabbat times from June 5 to June 12

Shabbat times for the week

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June 4, 2026 09:00

Two lit shabbat candles in silver candlesticks

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