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Hex Theatre review: The royal family’s troll

Delayed production of Sleeping Beauty reboot is hampered by its a slightly desperate attempt to be original

2 min read

December 15, 2022 14:53

HEX, , a new musical based on Sleeping Beauty book by Tanya Ronder, music by Jim Fortune and lyrics by Rufus Norris original concept by Katrina Lindsay and Rufus Norris, Director - Rufus Norris, Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Choreographer - Jade Hackett, Music Supervision & Vocal Arrangements - Marc Tritschler, Orchestrations - Simon Hale, Music Director- Tarek Merchant, Lighting Designer- Paul Anderson, Video Designer - Ash J Woodward, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson/

The English TV review: - This Western has new things to say

Emily Blunt is excellent as an Englishwoman arriving in the American West seeking revenge in Hugo Blick's latest historical drama

2 min read

December 15, 2022 14:52

Holocaust remembrance

Parliament falls silent as MPs commemorate 80 years since Holocaust recognition

Seven Holocaust survivors joined Speaker Lindsay Hoyle for breakfast ahead of the deeply poignant minute of silence in the House of Commons

4 min read

December 15, 2022 14:03

Parliament falls silent as MPs commemorate 80 years since Holocaust recognition

I have non-Jewish friends but few Reform ones

Interfaith work with other communities is important but how well do we know other Jews?

3 min read

December 15, 2022 14:00

My Unorthodox Life: Season 1. Episode 5, Secular in the City. Pictured: Julia Haart c. Courtesy of Netflix © 2021

Dance

Dance Review: Winter round-up: Three great shows to enjoy

Now is a good time to get your winter dose of ballet

2 min read

December 15, 2022 13:51

Dance Review: Winter round-up: Three great shows to enjoy

Science

The Jew who runs the zoo: Former UK ambassador to Israel on what it's like running London Zoo

Britain’s first Jewish ambassador to Israel has got his dream job in Regent's Park

7 min read

December 15, 2022 13:05

The Jew who runs the zoo: Former UK ambassador to Israel on what it's like running London Zoo

Schools

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