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New IDF initiative offers fast-track reserve duty for immigrants to Israel

Explaining the reason for the programme, ‘Olim AI Bet’, an IDF planner said, ‘there were so many people who came to us and wanted to do this’

4 min read

January 13, 2026 13:02

Young Jews arriving in Israel to join the IDF (Image: Flash90)

Big Jewish Comedy Gala

The Big Jewish Comedy Gala has the last laugh

The sell-out evening showcased the best of Jewish humour – and the best of Jewish pride

2 min read

January 13, 2026 12:26

Medicine

Eye doctor’s pioneering treatment saves vision of patients with previously incurable condition

Consultant ophthalmologist Harry Petrushkin developed the new injection-based therapy at Moorfields Eye Hospital

2 min read

January 13, 2026 11:30

Consultant opthalmologist Harry Petrushkin treats Nicki Guy

Nazis

Traitors contestant compared Israeli checkpoints to Nazi Germany

Marzook Bana also accused UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of being subservient to his ‘paymasters’ and said that ‘Zionists have short term memories’

1 min read

January 13, 2026 11:29

Circumcision

Jewish groups seek brit milah guarantees after CPS says some circumcisions could be ‘child abuse’

The public prosecution service has promised to consult with communities before finalising guidance aimed at unsafe procedures

2 min read

January 13, 2026 11:13

A man blesses the wine during a circumcision ceremony in Israel (Getty Images)

Iran

IDF ‘on alert’ for US strikes on Iran as protest death toll rises

The US has now ordered its citizens to leave the Islamic Republic as President Trump reportedly weighs up military intervention

1 min read

January 13, 2026 10:58

US President Trump takes questions from the members of the press aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026 (Getty Images)

JVN

Kisharon Langdon member wins prestigious youth volunteer award

Natasha Lush was one of a number of people who were honoured for volunteering, at the annual JVN Awards ceremony

7 min read

January 13, 2026 09:54

Natasha Lush (left) and Michelle Janes (Photo: Emma Ziff)

Donald Trump

‘We don’t like antisemites’, says Trump

The US president said he is the ‘least antisemitic person probably anywhere in the world’

2 min read

January 12, 2026 18:10

U.S. President Donald Trump is introduced at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas during campaigning, October 28, 2023 (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Antisemitism

Parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in ruins after devastating arson attack

The Beth Israel Congregation was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967

1 min read

January 12, 2026 18:08

As well as the library and main administrative offices, the synagogue's lobby was also badly damaged in the blaze (Picture: Courtesy of Beth Israel Congregation)

UK failed to respond to UAE concerns about campus extremism and the British public will bear the cost

The Starmer government has forfeited a powerful ally and opted for passive tolerance

2 min read

January 12, 2026 17:10

Muslim Brotherhood

UK government ‘ignored’ UAE warning about Islamist extremism in British universities

Former presidential adviser says situation prompted UAE to block state funding for study in UK, researcher Khaled Hassan flags

2 min read

January 12, 2026 17:08

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Image: Getty Images)

Jewish Labour Movement

Middle East minister defends government over claim it does not confront ‘genocide’ language on Israel

Hamish Falconer revealed that in his short time in office he has answered the most Urgent Questions of any minister in recent Labour governments

3 min read

January 12, 2026 16:41

Hamish Falconer (right) and Labour Friends of Israel chair Mark Sewards.

UK Jewry

Jewish Culture Month is chance for community ‘rebrand’, says Board president

Despite the challenges, there are a lot of reasons to be positive about UK Jewry, Phil Rosenberg believes

5 min read

January 12, 2026 15:47

Rosenberg in Brighton in 2024 (Image: BoD)

Israeli Politics

Coalition MKs submit bill to scrap fraud and breach of trust offences from criminal code

The crimes make up two of the three charges currently face by Prime Minister Netanyahu, though it is not clear whether the law could be changed retroactively

2 min read

January 12, 2026 15:16

Likud MK and coalition whip Ofir Katz leads a House committee meeting at the Knesset on December 29, 2025 (Flash90)

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Chief Rabbi condemns settler violence against ‘innocent Palestinians in the territories’

Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the phenomenon ‘deserves to be called out’, but that the ‘best way’ members of the Diaspora can help to combat it is to ‘live in Israel’

1 min read

January 12, 2026 14:48

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaks during a reception to celebrate Chanukah at Downing Street on December 16, 2025 (Getty Images)

Education

Religious studies teacher who posted ‘glory to Hamas’ allowed to keep teaching

A misconduct panel concluded that Ronan Preston’s behaviour was ‘entirely out of character’

1 min read

January 12, 2026 14:46

Ronan Preston alongside some of his social media posts (GnasherJew)

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