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Mental health charity offers support to children affected by death of teen in Swiss fire

Charlotte Niddam was among 40 people killed by the blaze at the new year’s eve party

Lemon and turmeric lentil soup

This zingy broth is a pop of colour and fresh flavours

Jewish communal leaders press Middle East minister over lack of IRGC ban

The Board and Jewish Leadership Council also expressed concern over the way in which the government advanced its recognition of Palestinian statehood

Mixed lentil soup

This soup is plant-based and protein-packed

Nova survivor and OnlyFans model reportedly among four Israelis arrested in Thailand on suspicion of drug trafficking

A judge denied the suspects’ release on bail, noting that none admitted ownership of the drugs

How I found the real Philip Roth

David Bennun talks to Steven J. Zipperstein about his new literary biography of the pre-eminent Jewish novelist

Belgium blocks citizens living in Israeli settlements from consular services

Thousands of Belgians living beyond the pre-1967 Green Line are now unable to have their passports issued or renewed

The Merchant of Venice postponed in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack due to antisemitism concerns

William Shakespear’s 500-year-old play is often seen as including antisemitic tropes, especially in the character of Jewish money lender Shylock

UK’s largest teaching union opens investigation into ‘institutional antisemitism’ and ‘contentious issues’

The probe will be led by an independent KC and assess claims the NEU has become a ‘hostile environment’ for Jews

Jewish Child’s Day to close its office

The charity will open a fund under the management of UJIA

A question of inheritance: this week’s parashah, Va’era

“And I will bring you to the Land, which I have raised My hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob; and I will give it to you for an inheritance: I am the Lord’’ Exodus 6:8

4.2 magnitude earthquake recorded in southern Israel

The epicentre was registered near a major nuclear facility, but Magen David Adom has confirmed that no injuries have been reported and witness testimony suggests damage in the area was limited

Health secretary calls on West Midlands Police chief to resign by the end of the day

Wes Streeting said that ‘anyone with integrity’ would step down and he would be ‘horrified’ if Craig Guildford remained in his post

Shabbat times from January 16 to January 23

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Letters to the Editor, December 19 2025

Lebanese foreign minister says Israel ‘has the right’ to continue attacks on Hezbollah in his country

Youssef Rajji’s comments sparked backlash from the terror group’s political supporters and appeared to be at odds with his own government’s claim that the IDF has violated a US-brokered ceasefire