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Anglo-Jewry always pulls together in a crisis

The generous response to our Kol Nidrei Appeal is in keeping with our community’s tradition

3 min read

October 13, 2022 10:20

Anglo-Jewry always pulls together in a crisis

Succot

Jewish identity explored in a tale of love among the etrogs

For Stéphane Freiss, the writer and director of this new French film, this was a deeply personal project

6 min read

October 13, 2022 10:16

Jewish identity explored in a tale of love among the etrogs

Restaurant review

Ploughing on

A foodie favourite has launched a monthly supper club

2 min read

October 12, 2022 15:50

Charity

UK global aid charity Tzedek calls it a day

The pandemic had made it more difficult for the organisation to operate, its chairman explained

1 min read

October 12, 2022 14:31

UK global aid charity Tzedek calls it a day

Russia

Russians desperately search for Jewish roots to flee military conscription

As Vladimir Putin enforces a military call-up, Russian men have hunted through their family history to find any proof of Jewish roots to claim Israeli citizenship

3 min read

October 12, 2022 12:24

Russians desperately search for Jewish roots to flee military conscription

France

Fugitive ‘antisemitic’ imam held in Belgium fights deportation

Interior Minister called for Moroccan imam's expulsion over his 'especially virulent anti-Semitic speech'

1 min read

October 12, 2022 12:09

Police officers stand on a street where a house belonging to the family of Iman Hassan Iquioussen is located, in Lourches, northern France, on August 30, 2022. - The Conseil d'Etat (French Council of State) gave its green light on August 30, 2022 to the expulsion of the Iman Hassan Iquioussen decided by French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Morocco

Moroccan etrog exports boom thanks to Abraham Accords

Exports of the fruit required for Succot prayers leapt by 10 per cent this year

1 min read

October 12, 2022 09:58

Orthodox Jews participate in a musical prayer service during which they walk around the synagogue carrying an etrog, a large citrus fruit, and a lulav, a group of branches including a palm branch that is waved in six directions; up, down, north, east, west and south on the second day of the Sukkoth festival in a makeshift synagogue in a tent in the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights on October 11, 2022. Photo by Michael giladi/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ?????? ??? ????? ???? ??????? ???? ????? ???? ?????? ???

Judaism

Law professor to become first Jewish recipient of 'Nobel prize of theology'

The prestigious award is given to 'scholars that stood out for their publications and/or scientific research'

2 min read

October 11, 2022 15:15

Law professor to become first Jewish recipient of 'Nobel prize of theology'

Labour Party

Key Corbyn ally Sam Tarry is deselected

The MP was Corbyn’s campaign director for his second leadership race in 2016

2 min read

October 11, 2022 13:15

It didn't take long for the excuses to start over Kanye West

Playing the Mel Gibson card was inevitable

3 min read

October 11, 2022 12:39

It didn't take long for the excuses to start over Kanye West

Antisemitism

US Air Force apologises for scheduling training day on Yom Kippur

Jewish cadets say academy leadership were aware of the clash for weeks

1 min read

October 11, 2022 12:33

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - APRIL 18: Air Force Academy cadets who will be commissioning into the US Space Force cheer after taking an oath during their graduation ceremony on April 18, 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Saturday's graduation, which was moved up by six weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, marks the first time a military academy is graduating a class early since WWII. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Israel

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' agreement to settle decades-old maritime dispute

After intensive late talks to resolve last-minute Lebanese demands, the agreement is set to be presented to cabinet and government for approval

3 min read

October 11, 2022 12:20

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' agreement to settle decades-old maritime dispute

Music

Daniel Barenboim cancels performances due to ‘serious’ health diagnosis

The 79-year-old conductor and pianist will 'focus' on his 'physical wellbeing'

1 min read

October 11, 2022 12:03

BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 30: Conductor Daniel Barenboim leads musicians and singers in a free, open-air performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony and "The Ode To Joy" at Bebelplatz square on September 30, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The event was part of celebrations marking the reopening of the nearby Staatsoper state opera house on Unter den Linden avenue after years of renovation. The Staatsoper will reopen on October 3. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)

Mental health

Are the kids OK? The mental health crisis among Jewish teens

Karen Glaser asks what can be done to help troubled young adults

8 min read

October 10, 2022 20:04

Are the kids OK? The mental health crisis among Jewish teens

Television

Meet the warrior women of Fauda

In the macho world of Israel’s international TV hit series, women play a powerful role on and off screen

12 min read

October 10, 2022 19:53

Antisemitism

Azeem Rafiq formally reprimanded for 'racist and discriminatory conduct'

No further punishment was imposed given his previous 'unequivocal' apology and his efforts to educate himself and combat antisemitism

3 min read

October 10, 2022 18:09

Azeem Rafiq formally reprimanded for 'racist and discriminatory conduct'

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