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Shavuot

What to do on Shavuot (apart from eat cheesecake)

There are growing opportunities to celebrate an often under-rated Yom Tov, which begins on Thursday night

4 min read

May 17, 2026 10:13

A bimah-full of clergy: rabbis and cantors from surrounding communities gather for a tikkun leil Shavuot at Radlett Reform Synagogue in 2025

Eurovision 2026

Oh, Vienna: it’s oh-so-close for Israel as Noam Bettan comes second in Eurovision final

Singer is runner-up in the Austrian capital after being pipped to victory at the very last moment

3 min read

May 17, 2026 00:29

A smiling Noam Bettan gives a captivating performance on Saturday (Sarah Louise Bennett/EBU)

Eurovision 2026

Israel’s Noam Bettan delivers Eurovision magic in the final… with a little help from Gal Gadot

Singer gives powerhouse performance after morale-boosting phone call from Wonder Woman star

2 min read

May 16, 2026 21:12

Noam Bettan giving a powerhouse vocal performance in Vienna on Saturday night (Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

Eurovision 2026

Israel’s Noam Bettan defies boos and boycott calls as fans hope for Eurovision joy tonight

Singer performing Michelle fancied as one of the favourite contenders for final in Vienna

1 min read

May 16, 2026 20:03

Israel's Noam Bettan performing in Tuesday's semi-final in Vienna (Alma Bengtsson/EBU)

Israel’s next election date may be decided by one man – and it’s not Netanyahu

The battle over timing may become as important as the battle over policy itself. One month can reshape public memory, alter security realities, or redefine political momentum

4 min read

May 15, 2026 16:55

The Knesset, Israel's parliament (Getty Images)

AJR Refugee Voices

Historian honoured by Prince William for letting Holocaust survivors tell their stories

Dr Bea Lewkowicz has recorded the testimonies of more than 300 Jewish survivors and refugees

4 min read

May 15, 2026 16:30

Jewish self-defence

I am learning Krav Maga to protect my family and fellow Jews. We all should

With antisemitic attacks becoming more frequent, I have decided to take matters into my own hands

5 min read

May 15, 2026 16:16

Instilling confidence: Gideon Hajioff putting young members of the community through their paces at his gym

It’s no surprise Boy George stands with British Jews – and so do I

Let us hope the kindness of stars like him will encourage the silent majority to speak out against antisemitism and anti-Israel hate

3 min read

May 15, 2026 16:10

Boy George during the London Eurovision Party on April 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Film

László Nemes: From Son of Saul to Orphan – my father’s own story

The Oscar-winning director is back with a new film

6 min read

May 15, 2026 16:04

Eschewing Hollywood control: László Nemes

Business

Britain’s business leaders come together to take a stand against antisemitism

Industry bodies put out joint letter committing to series of measures with support of the government

2 min read

May 15, 2026 16:02

Secretary of state for business and trade Peter Kyle (centre) addresses Wednesday's round-table on antisemitism

Leeds UHC

Plans advance to unite Leeds’ three central Orthodox synagogues

The United Hebrew Congregation this week voted to begin talks with Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue and Etz Chaim

2 min read

May 15, 2026 16:01

UHC Leeds (photo: geography.org.uk/Wikimedia Commons)

Social Media

Social media influencer Hasan Piker must be banned from Britain, say Jewish leaders

Online agitator who said Zionists were like ‘Nazis’ and refused to condemn Hamas poses a threat to British Jews, says JLC

3 min read

May 15, 2026 15:54

Promotional material for the Hasan Piker event in London (UnHerd)

Green Party

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust Danny Stone was giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee

2 min read

May 15, 2026 15:09

Anti-racism campaigner reveals Green Party rejected complaint because he was not a party member

Anti-Israel protests

Synagogue members likely to miss Shabbat service as ‘Nakba Day’ march passes nearby, MPs warned

Jewish Leadership Council raises concern over route allowed for tomorrow’s pro-Palestinian demonstration in London

2 min read

May 15, 2026 14:49

Music

Primal Scream drop ‘highly offensive’ video of swastika with Star of David from shows

Band will not be using controversial video projection on tour later this year, JC understands

2 min read

May 15, 2026 14:24

Primal Scream perform Swastika Eyes at the Camden Roundhouse on December 8, 2025 (Image: YouTube/JohnW)

Golders Green stabbing

Your grandparents’ suffering has made you strong...but worried

Psychologist Dr Emily Ollman-Hirt on how the trauma of our forebears is both a burden and a gift

5 min read

May 15, 2026 13:49

Emily Ollman-Hirt's grandparents Blanka and Isa Hirt

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