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Farewell Mister Haffman review: ‘an unlikely ménage à trois’

There is much to enjoy in the London premiere of this darkly comic play set in Nazi-occupied Paris, but its premise means it is ultimately unconvincing

2 min read

March 14, 2025 16:14

Three's a crowd: Alexander Waldmann (Joseph Haffmann), Jennifer Kirby (Isabelle Vigneau) and Michael Fox (Pierre Vigneau) in Fairwell Mister Haffmann at Park Theatre Photo: Mark Senior

Columbia university

Columbia University expels anti-Israel students for last year’s building takeover

Jewish campus leaders and activists react to Columbia University's disciplinary actions

2 min read

March 14, 2025 15:49

A pro-Palestinian protestor shouts slogans during a protest outside Columbia University (Picture: Getty)

International Women's Day

Environmentalist receives International Women’s Day Award

Naomi Verber was recognised for putting eco-friendly initiatives high on the agenda at the United Synagogue

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March 14, 2025 15:35

Naomi Verber receives her International Women's Day Award from the Mayor of Barnet

Dance

‘South Africa is a dancing nation...it is the way we express ourselves’

Choreographer Robyn Orlin talks to Joy Sable about her latest work

4 min read

March 14, 2025 14:57

A scene from Robyn Orlin's We Wear Our Wheels with Pride Photo:Jérôme Séron

Antisemitism

‘Shocking failure’: Government’s former extremism adviser blasts decision to not charge imam who called for destruction of Jewish homes

In an exclusive interview, Lord Walney said the Metropolitan Police and Crown Prosecution Service ‘face huge questions over this fiasco’

5 min read

March 14, 2025 14:35

The Metropolitan Police said no further action would be taken in regards to the east London imam who called on Allah to 'ruin' the houses of Jews. (Getty)

Hezbollah

Pentagon officials surprised and ‘impressed’ by Hezbollah pager explosions

Senior US official reveals behind-the-scenes details of the Pentagon’s reaction to Hezbollah’s pagers exploding

2 min read

March 14, 2025 14:15

Home to the US Defence Department, the Pentagon is one of the world's largest office buildings (Picture: Getty)

Etgar

The Etgar Purim Quiz

Try our festive Jewish knowledge test

1 min read

March 14, 2025 14:02

Ancient Rome

Archaeologists uncover what could be the oldest mikveh outside of Israel

A Roman-era Jewish bath discovered in Italy suggests vibrant life of ancient Jewish diaspora

2 min read

March 14, 2025 13:14

Archaeologists discovered an oil lamp bearing Jewish symbols in what the believe to be the oldest mikveh bath outside of Israel. (Photo: Ostia Antica/X)

Church of England

‘Toxic sloganeering’ around Israel ‘disfigures’ the debate says former archbishop Rowan Williams

The former head of the Church of England was this year’s speaker at the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Annual Memorial Lecture

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March 14, 2025 13:11

Rt Rev Rt Hon Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, speaks at the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Annual Memorial Lecture 2025, March 11, 2025

Purim

'Purim is about survival, not slaughter': Chief Rabbi slams Guardian Purim column

Mirvis condemned Peter Beinart’s comparison of the Purim story to Israel’s military actions in Gaza

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March 14, 2025 11:36

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis addresses an event (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Schools

Elite school cancels antisemitism talk over ‘emotional safety’ of students

Jewish broadcaster had been due to speak at UWC Atlantic, founded by a Jewish refugee who fled Nazi Germany

2 min read

March 14, 2025 10:43

Aerial view of St Donat's Castle, home to UWC Atlantic College (Picture: Getty)

Columbia university

Columbia revokes degrees and suspends students involved in violent Palestine protest

‘This ruling is an important first step in righting the wrongs of the past year and a half’ stated Brian Cohen, executive director of Columbia Hillel.

1 min read

March 14, 2025 09:58