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North London school builds 18-foot Chanukiah out of Lego

The menorah was unveiled by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis on Tuesday

1 min read

December 15, 2022 13:02

North London school builds 18-foot Chanukiah out of Lego

Why do we mumble our prayers? They should be belted out

As a newcomer to Jewish celebrations and prayers, I know I’ve no right to be disappointed — but I just want prayers to raise the roof

3 min read

December 15, 2022 12:58

Two happy Jewish sisters looking and singing at a beautiful menorah candelabra glowing on the eight day of Hanukkah Jewish holiday.

Obituary

Obituary: Eddie Young

Intrepid newspaper lawyer whose editorial ruling helped nail Stephen Lawrence killers

5 min read

December 15, 2022 12:43

Obituary

Obituary: Dr John Marks

Campaigning doctor who fought for abortion law reform and HIV confidentiality

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:40

Do Jewish lives matter in Biden’s America?

Will the 'inter-agency group' set up to address antisemitism in America look into anti-Zionism, the gateway drug to antisemitism?

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:36

DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 11: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks after touring the Denver Mint on March 11, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Mint is one of two locations that locations manufacturing coins for the new American Women Quarters Program which includes the Maya Angelou quarter dollar coin. (Photo by Jason Connolly-Pool/Getty Images)

Austria

Austria launches probe into ‘antisemitic’ mosque

The Documentation Centre Political Islam has spent a year looking into the activities of the Islamic Association in Austria

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:35

Austria launches probe into ‘antisemitic’ mosque

World Cup was a better watch than Knesset in session

On Tuesday evening, when the 25th Knesset’s first round of serious legislation coincided with the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, the exclusive 'horseshoe' room just happened to be packed

5 min read

December 15, 2022 12:34

TOPSHOT - Argentina's forward #09 Julian Alvarez (C) celebrates with Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) after he scored his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 13, 2022. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Football

It’s odd to be backing same team at the World Cup as Hamas, say Moroccan Jews

Some tell the JC of their pride at the team reaching the semi-final this week, others voice unease over the team identifying itself so prominently with the Palestinian cause

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:26

Morocco's defender #18 Jawad El Yamiq waves the Palestinian flag after his team the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Canada and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 1, 2022, to advance to the round of 16. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP) (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)

BBC

Jacob Rees-Mogg to join parliamentary probe into BBC

Former Cabinet minister will take part in cross-party parliamentary inquiry into the BBC’s coverage of Jews and Israel

1 min read

December 15, 2022 12:25

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg arrives at Downing Street on February 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

BBC

BBC fails to act over hate on social media pages

Corporation allowed hate speech targeting an Israeli World Cup reporter to remain on its YouTube and Facebook pages for more than three weeks

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:21

BBC fails to act over hate on social media pages

Crime

Golders Green rabbi is ‘sick and dangerous’, says woman who claims he sexually abused her

The 21-year-old says Rabbi Chaim Halpern spent time and effort winning her and her family’s trust before allegedly assaulting her

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:17

Rear view of woman at home staring through the window

Schools

Fury as pupils at elite public school perform Hitler salutes during play

Parent complains after pupils prompted to enact sieg heils as part of ‘educational’ play at Millfield school

3 min read

December 15, 2022 12:15

Fury as pupils at elite public school perform Hitler salutes during play

Farewell Lord Young, a giant who bestrode British politics and Jewry

Lord Young, who died last week, was renowned for his boundless ‘can-do’ energy and desire to help others

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:09

MARGARET THATCHER APPEARS AT THE IOD CENTENARY CONVENTION, ROYAL ALBERT HALL BARONESS THATCHER WITH LORD YOUNG

Ukraine

Heroic Ukrainian rabbi reveals his part in daring rescue missions

Visiting Britain this week, Rabbi Azman recalls his spiritual advice to Kyiv’s army chief and the mercy operations he runs

2 min read

December 15, 2022 12:08

Heroic Ukrainian rabbi reveals his part in daring rescue missions

Crime

Police probe Rabbi Halpern sex assault claims

Woman who went to Rabbi Chaim Halpern for spiritual guidance tells the JC that he ‘groomed’ and ‘tricked’ her into trusting him in fresh allegations

1 min read

December 15, 2022 12:05

Police probe Rabbi Halpern sex assault claims

Israeli Politics

Dershowitz: Smotrich and Ben-Gvir are making it harder to defend Israel

Professor tells the JC that their demands to empower the Knesset to overturn human rights rulings would make Israel vulnerable to prosecution at the International Criminal Court

3 min read

December 15, 2022 12:00

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 03: Alan Dershowitz attends Hulu Presents "Triumph's Election Special" produced by Funny Or Die at NEP Studios on February 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for Hulu)

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