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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Airing of ‘vile Jew-hate’ at Glastonbury was a moment of ‘national shame’, says Chief Rabbi

Sir Ephraim Mirvis condemns ‘outright incitement to violence and hatred’ at the festival

3 min read

July 1, 2025 13:10

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has warned "Toxic Jew-hatred is a threat to our entire society," following the BBC's broadcast of Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury performance. (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

United Nations

Head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accuses UN of thwarting efforts to deliver aid

‘I'm surprised that something so simple as feeding people has become so controversial,’ GHF chairman Johnnie Moore said

2 min read

July 1, 2025 12:44

Johnnie Moore defended his foundation, saying 'most of the aid coming into the Gaza Strip right now is from us'. (Photo: Shannon Finney/Getty Images/Jewish News Syndicate)

HET

Student ambassadors of Holocaust education are the ‘candle of hope in the darkness’

Hundreds of students attended a conference hosted by the Holocaust Educational Trust

4 min read

July 1, 2025 12:13

The Holocaust Educational Trust Ambassador Conference 2025 (Photo: HET)

Diane Abbott

Diane Abbott calls IDF the ‘Jewish Defence Forces’ in deleted ‘Gaza genocide’ tweet

The MP was replying to a post suggesting that Israeli soldiers ‘entice children like mice into a trap and murder them for sport’

3 min read

July 1, 2025 12:02

The door opened by October 7 directly led to Glastonbury platforming hate

The taboo around antisemitism that has existed since 1945, appears to be breaking down

3 min read

July 1, 2025 11:28

To the backdrop of a Palestinian flag, Bobby Vylan of British duo Bob Vylan performs on the West Holts Stage on the fourth day of the Glastonbury festival at Worthy Farm in the village of Pilton in Somerset, south-west England, on June 28, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Glastonbury Festival

Jewish artists wowed at Glasto, it’s shame they won’t be the focus

So much Jewish talent at the UK’s most beloved music festival

4 min read

July 1, 2025 11:04

The self-dubbed "Jewish Ed Sheeran," Noah Kahan, performs on Glastonbury's largest stage (Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

BIKE4KEF

Hundreds cycle in heatwave to raise funds for Kef

Other charities, including Hand in Hand, Norwood and Kisharon Langdon, also organised bike rides

2 min read

July 1, 2025 10:52

Kef cyclists celebrate making it to the finish line (Photo: Daniel Morris Photography)

Gaza war

IDF ‘reviewing’ strike on Gaza seafront cafe after reports of civilian casualties

It comes after the military confirmed that 'inaccurate’ artillery fire led to the deaths of around 30 Gazans near humanitarian aid sites in the southern part of the Strip.

1 min read

July 1, 2025 10:23

The IDF has confirmed it is investigating a strike on a seafront cafe in Gaza City (Image: Getty)

Glastonbury Festival

Lisa Nandy: ‘Death to the IDF’ chants are a call for the death of ‘every single Israeli Jew’

The culture secretary also said that ‘violence, hate speech or antisemitism’ was not art

3 min read

July 1, 2025 10:22

Lisa Nandy: ‘Death to the IDF’ chants are a call for the death of ‘every single Israeli Jew’

egg recipe

Griddled spring onion tortilla

This traditional Spanish treat – with a twist — makes a perfect warm weather supper

July 1, 2025 09:08

Cook time: 30 minutes

Among flares, chants, and Palestinian flags, Glastonbury’s Jews gathered in quiet defiance

What it was like being Jewish at this year’s Glastonbury festival

4 min read

June 30, 2025 19:21

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 28: A member of the crowd ahead of Kneecap during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Boulder attack

82-year-old Jewish woman dies from injuries sustained in Boulder attack on pro-Israel event

District Attorney Michael Dougherty described Diamond as “an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends”.

2 min read

June 30, 2025 19:12

A memorial vigil for the victims of the June 1 attack in Boulder Colorado (getty)

USA

Suspect in Boulder attack on pro-Israel rally pleads not guilty

The investigation revealed that Soliman had attempted to purchase a firearm but was unsuccessful because he is not a U.S. citizen

1 min read

June 30, 2025 18:56

View of the outside of Boulder County jail on June 5, 2025, ahead of a court hearing for Mohamed Sabry Soliman, suspect in the June 1 Molotov cocktail attack on a Jewish solidarity walk in Boulder, Colorado. Soliman is expected to formally face federal hate crime charges, as well as state charges of attempted murder. A US judge on June 4 ordered a temporary stay on any efforts to deport the family of Soliman. The wife and five children of Soliman were detained by immigration officials during the law enforcement probe of Soliman after the attack. (Photo by Chet Strange / AFP) (Photo by CHET STRANGE/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel

Hamas tortured Israeli hostage to death over claim he was IDF pilot

Itzik Elgarat, 68, was murdered in Gaza after his captors interrogated him for information, according to his family

1 min read

June 30, 2025 16:19

Danny Elgarat, brother of Danish-Israeli Itzik Elgarat, kisses his coffin during a private funeral ceremony held by friends and family at his house in kibbutz Nir Oz On March 3, 2025. (Getty Images)

Kneecap

Bob Vylan and Kneecap under ‘criminal investigation’ over Glastonbury performances

The bands faced police scrutiny after one led a ‘death to the IDF’ chant and the other allegedly called on fans to ‘start a riot' at an upcoming court appearance

2 min read

June 30, 2025 16:10

Both Bob Vylan and Kneecap are under 'criminal investigation' related to their Glastonbury performances (Pictured: Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan (L) and DJ Próvaí of Kneecap (R))

Theatre

Intimate Apparel review: ‘Beautifully performed revival’ ★★★

The suppressed passion between black seamstress Esther and immigrant Jew Mr Marks makes this plot feel freshly hatched

2 min read

June 30, 2025 16:03

Samira Wiley and Nicola Hughes in Intimate Apparel (Photo: Helen Murray)

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