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Israel should learn from diaspora rabbis

For years it’s been Israeli figures leading the way, but our rabbis have much to teach them

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February 2, 2023 10:49

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaks at a National Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on January 26, 2017 in London, England. The commemorative event, attended by religious leaders, heard testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust, in which millions of predominantly Jewish people were killed. National Holocaust Day on February 27 marks the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Should history ruin your holiday?

Europe is full of places where people have no idea what happened

3 min read

February 2, 2023 10:46

Israel is starting to win the battle with cancer

With half of us expected to develop cancer at some point, recent breakthroughs are huge

2 min read

February 2, 2023 10:14

Holocaust Memorial Day

DNA test company donates 2500 kits to help Shoah survivors track down family

The project is aiming to unite relatives torn apart by the Holocaust

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February 1, 2023 17:52

HAIFA, PALESTINE - JULY 15, 1945: The British ship Mataroa arrives with 1,204 Jewish survivors of the Nazi persecution in Europe on July 15, 1945 at the northern port of Haifa in what was the British Mandate for Palestine. (Photo by Zoltan Kluger/GPO via Getty Images)

Space

NASA marks 20 years since Israeli astronaut died in space shuttle disaster

Ilan Ramon’s former rabbi was among the speakers at the ceremony

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February 1, 2023 16:42

NASA marks 20 years since Israeli astronaut died in space shuttle disaster

Labour Party

Labour MP apologises 'unreservedly' for calling Israeli government 'fascist'

Kim Johnson urged Rishi Sunak to condemn the actions of the Israeli government without mentioning Palestinian terror

2 min read

February 1, 2023 14:12

Israel

Parents forget baby at Ben Gurion airport after not booking a ticket for infant

The couple were questioned by police after being reunited with the baby boy

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February 1, 2023 12:37

Parents forget baby at Ben Gurion airport after not booking a ticket for infant

Schools

Teacher strike closes JCoSS, JFS and other Jewish schools

It is back to remote learning for students in several Jewish secondary schools

1 min read

February 1, 2023 09:43

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Teachers and supporters wave flags and hold placards as they picket outside Bishop Thomas Grant school during a day of national strikes by many unions, including the National Education Union, on February 01, 2023 in London, England. Public sector union members in education, the civil service and the Railways are taking part in strike action across the UK today. Teachers are walking out for the first time over pay and conditions joining 100,000 civil servants who are also seeking a pay rise. ASLEF and RMT train drivers are continuing a long-running strike and will also walk out on Friday. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

King Charles

99 year old Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert receives MBE from King Charles

Dov Forman, her great-grandson recited the Bracha for when you see royalty, to which King Charles responded - 'it’s a beautiful tradition'

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January 31, 2023 18:02

Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert (L) stands with her her great-grandson Dov Forman as she poses with her medal after being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) following an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, on January 31, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Matthews / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Antisemitism

24 people charged for harassing Italian Auschwitz survivor online

People accused of abusing her include Italian celebrity chef Gabriele Rubini and local politician Nicola Barreca

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January 31, 2023 17:42

24 people charged for harassing Italian Auschwitz survivor online

Israel

Bella Hadid slammed for anti-Israel posts in wake of synagogue terror attack

Hadid, who has a history of making anti-Israel remarks, accused Israel of 'suppressing' Palestinians

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January 31, 2023 17:25

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Bella Hadid attends God's Love We Deliver 16th Annual Golden Heart Awards at The Glasshouse on October 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Schools

Independent Jewish Day School downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'requires improvement'

It has become harder to remain in Ofsted's top division

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January 31, 2023 17:20

Independent Jewish Day School downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'requires improvement'

USA

Police hunt man who threw Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue

Recent figures show that there were more antisemitic incidents in New Jersey last year than ever recorded

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January 31, 2023 16:37

Police hunt man who threw Molotov cocktail at New Jersey synagogue

Rachel Riley

Blogger denied permission to appeal libel case against Rachel Riley

Michael Sivier has so far crowdfunded over £250,000 for his unsuccessful actions

4 min read

January 31, 2023 16:00

Blogger denied permission to appeal libel case against Rachel Riley

Chaim Halpern

Police drop sex abuse probe against London rabbi after officers fail to talk to his alleged victim

The Metropolitan Police launched its inquiry into allegations against Rabbi Chaim Halpern last year

1 min read

January 31, 2023 14:45

Police drop sex abuse probe against London rabbi after officers fail to talk to his alleged victim

Reform Judaism

Ruth Cohen, 'inspirational' first woman chair of the UK Reform movement, dies in Israel, aged 86

'A towering figure in the global Progressive world,' Mrs Cohen also chaired Reform's Golders Green shul and the World Union of Progressive Judaism

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January 31, 2023 13:47

Ruth Cohen, 'inspirational' first woman chair of the UK Reform movement, dies in Israel, aged 86

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