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Jerusalem

Rabbi Sacks awarded posthumous honorary doctorate from Hebrew University

He was honoured in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the Jewish people

1 min read

June 15, 2022 15:26

Tribute to the Honorary Doctorates & Prize Winners

Health

NHS to launch expanded BRCA genetic testing for Jewish community

Around one in 40 Jews are carriers of BRCA, a gene mutation that increases the risk of developing certain cancers

1 min read

June 15, 2022 15:04

Researchers from the Auragen laboratory prepare the sequencing of human genomes to better identify rare diseases, in Lyon, central-estern France, on February 23, 2022. - Nearly 8,000 rare diseases have been identified to date and they affect about three million people in France, the vast majority of whom are children. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP via Getty Images)

London restaurant

London's Israeli food scene is growing this summer

If you like a Middle Eastern menu there's plenty to get excited about this month

2 min read

June 15, 2022 14:23

Film

Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Academy Award winning filmmaker, who lives part-time in Tel Aviv, was honoured for his 'cinematic success' and 'strong ties to Israel'

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June 15, 2022 11:39

Quentin Tarantino receives honorary degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Charedi

Westminster protest against yeshivah regulation planned for later today

Schools Bill would compel unregistered religious educational institutions to offer secular lessons and undergo Ofsted inspections

1 min read

June 15, 2022 10:00

Stamford Hill

Charedi protest in Stamford Hill 'to stop girl being removed by social services'

It is estimated that around 300 members of the community attended the protest

1 min read

June 14, 2022 17:24

Charedi protest in Stamford Hill 'to stop girl being removed by social services'

Sport

Chief Rabbi reveals his family's sporting stars at opening of new Maccabi GB headquarters

Rabbi Mirvis also praises Maccabi for promoting sport for all, Judaism and Israel

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June 14, 2022 15:01

Chief Rabbi reveals his family's sporting stars at opening of new Maccabi GB headquarters

Music

Tony Awards: Billy Crystal leads Samuel L. Jackson in Yiddish scat singalong

The Jewish actor and comedian performed in character as the once-successful comedian Buddy Young Jr. from his Broadway musical 'Mr. Saturday Night'

1 min read

June 14, 2022 14:11

Tony Awards: Billy Crystal leads Samuel L. Jackson in Yiddish scat singalong

Literature

A.B. Yehoshua, renowned Israeli writer and peace activist, dies age 85

President Isaac Herzog described him as 'one of Israel’s greatest authors in all generations, who gifted us his unforgettable works, which will continue to accompany us for generations'

2 min read

June 14, 2022 13:48

Abraham B. ("Bulli") Yehoshua is an Israeli novelist, essayist, and playwright. His pen name is A. B. Yehoshua He takes part in the International Writers Festival in Jerusalem,on May 5 2010. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash 90 *** Local Caption *** ?? ????? ???? ????? ?????? ???????

Europe

European rabbinic body expands to help rabbis in the Middle East

The new international division of the Conference of European Rabbis will extend support to rabbis outside the continent

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June 14, 2022 12:07

European rabbinic body expands to help rabbis in the Middle East

Jewish Care

Thousands flock to Jewish Care’s Family Fun Day after two-year hiatus

Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz joined families from across the community to raise money for the charity

2 min read

June 14, 2022 12:05

Thousands flock to Jewish Care’s Family Fun Day after two-year hiatus

Film

Lightyear Film review: It'll have you crying into your popcorn

This followup to Toy Story does not disappoint

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June 13, 2022 22:01

Lightyear Film review: It'll have you crying into your popcorn

LGBT+

Tel Aviv Pride in pictures: Over 170k Israelis celebrate LGBT+ rights

Rapper Iggy Azalea, who performed at Pride, asked: 'BDS? What is that?'

1 min read

June 13, 2022 16:53

People participate at the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, on June 10, 2022. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** îöòã äâàååä úì àáéá äîåðéí âàååä äåìëéí öåòãéí öåòã

Royal Court

Royal Court to stage 'Jews. In Their Own Words' show by Jonathan Freedland

The theatre has been under fire in the recent past for its portrayal of Jews

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June 13, 2022 16:50

Royal Court to stage 'Jews. In Their Own Words' show by Jonathan Freedland

Science

Israeli scientists develop single-injection HIV treatment

A breakthrough made by researchers at Tel Aviv University offers a potential path to a vaccine

1 min read

June 13, 2022 16:43

Israeli scientists develop single-injection HIV treatment

Dance

Dance review The Car Man: 'You can always rely on Matthew Bourne to deliver dance spectacle on another level'

Joy Sable enjoys a big production at the Royal Albert Hall

1 min read

June 13, 2022 14:59

THE CARMAN by Bourne, , Choreography and Direction - Mathew Bourne, Music- Bizet, Designs - Lez Brotherston, Lighting - Chris Davey, Video - Duncan McLean, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK, 2022, Credit - Johan Persson/

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