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Jewish thought

Why Judaism has only two core beliefs

The non-dogmatic basis of Jewish theology encourages freedom of thought, a new book argues

3 min read

December 25, 2025 10:00

Bob Vylan

Former Attorney General calls for new CPS unit after investigation into on-stage chant at Bob Vylan gig dropped

Police decision following advice from Crown Prosecution Service condemned as “sending completely wrong message” by Jewish leaders

3 min read

December 24, 2025 18:24

Bob Vylan singer Bobby Vylan on stage (Image: Getty Images)

Infertility

‘Infertility is a lonely process. We’ve learnt so much about the questions that can hurt’

Adam Boxer and his wife have just welcomed new baby Orly, after suffering secondary infertility. He writes about the struggles to conceive in a culture which is so often centred around children and babies

3 min read

December 24, 2025 17:28

Adam and Shifra Boxer and their children, with newborn Orly

Sidrah

Sibling rivalries: this week’s parashah, Vayiggash

“Judah stepped forward” Genesis 44:18

1 min read

December 24, 2025 16:39

Joseph and his brothers by Franz Anton Maulbertsch c 1750 (Wikimedia Commons)

Chanukah

Orthodox and Progressive leaders shine light on unity during Chanukah

There were a number of candle-lighting ceremonies attended by heads of the different denominations during the festival

1 min read

December 24, 2025 16:34

Rabbi Josh Levy (left) and the Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis at Wembley (Photo: Maccabi GB)

Music

2025 in review: Music

It’s been a difficult year for Jewish musicians and music fans alike, but Elisa Bray says virtuoso musicianship defiantly drowned out the hate

4 min read

December 24, 2025 15:33

Manchester’s Jews stand strong against those who plan to harm us

Yes, we’re vigilant and even fearful. But the Jews of north Manchester are steadfast and resilient.

2 min read

December 24, 2025 15:11

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Rabbi Daniel Walker and King Charles III view floral tributes during a visit to Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. The King is visiting Manchester to show his support for the Jewish community in the city, following the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on October 02. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

After Preston, UK can no longer shy away: Islamist extremism fuelling Jew-hate terror in northwest must be stopped

Guilty verdict for jihadists plotting to commit mass murder following Yom Kippur attack is an urgent warning to authorities to confront the root cause

3 min read

December 24, 2025 14:42

Tribute left at Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester after Yom Kippur terror attack (Photo by Paul Currie/AFP via Getty Images)

Theatre

Christmas Day review: A not-quite-realised effort at Jewish catharsis ★★★

Arguments over Jewish identity become super-heated in this dark comedy full of timely – although unfortunately random – elements

2 min read

December 24, 2025 14:41

Christmas Day at Almeida Theatre. (Photo: Marc Brenner)

Film

2025 in review: Film

From a superhero to the very worst Friday night dinner – John Nathan picks his favourite Jewish representations on the silver screen

4 min read

December 24, 2025 13:35

Neo-Nazi

Australian police arrest British national who called for violence towards the Jewish community

A cache of weapons, including swords bearing swastika symbology, were found in his home

1 min read

December 24, 2025 13:17

Police arrest a 43-year-old UK citizen living in Queensland for allegedly displaying prohibited Nazi symbols (Picture: Australian Federal Police)

Theatre

2025 in review: Theatre

John Nathan chooses the best plays of the year, from a new stage adaptation of Mel Brooks’s musical The Producers to a comic revenge fantasy about the kidnap of Jeremy Corbyn

4 min read

December 24, 2025 13:09

breast cancer

Pilates? Isn’t that just stretching?

Karen Skinazi gets a reality check in the shape of a Pilates Reformer machine at a California exercise studio

3 min read

December 24, 2025 13:00

Terrorist attack

Resilience, relief and deep concern among Manchester’s Jews in wake of terror plot convictions

Police said that had the attack not been foiled it could have been the ‘deadliest in UK history’

2 min read

December 24, 2025 12:52

Walid Saadaoui (left) and Amar Hussein (right) arranged for guns to be brought into the UK

Books

2025 in review: Books

Our critics’ stand-out Jewish books of the year include eviscerating fiction, assiduously researched history, memoirs and reflections on the lives of poets

7 min read

December 24, 2025 12:47

Dance

The Red Shoes review: Trademark Bourne wit in an ultimately tragic tale ★★★★★

Matthew Bourne’s ballet about a woman who must choose between love and dance is full of passion and self-awareness

1 min read

December 24, 2025 12:17

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