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Former Supreme Court justices among 800 lawyers to call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

A letter sent to the prime minister to urged him to impose the measures to comply with ‘fundamental international legal obligations’

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May 27, 2025 11:23

Former Supreme Court justice Lord Sumption is among 800 lawyers calling on the UK to impose sanctions on Israel (Image: Alamy)

Schools

Hasmonean may swap boys and girls sites

After their plans to redevelop its Mill Hill site were rejected, the academy trust is believed to be considering a new option

1 min read

May 27, 2025 10:49

Artist's impression of the proposed Hasmonean building plans in 2017

Hamas

Foreign Office denies funding ‘Hamas-linked’ UNICEF programme

A Channel 12 report claiming to expose $23 million in UK cash flowing through the terror group was refuted on the basis of an apparent mix-up

1 min read

May 27, 2025 10:27

The Foreign Office has denied claims it funded a humanitarian programme run in coordination with a Hamas-controlled ministry in Gaza (Image: Getty)

How Jewish is?

How Jewish is Natasha Lyonne?

The Orthodox-raised ‘Russian Doll’ actress was raised between Israel and New York

2 min read

May 27, 2025 10:18

Natasha Lyonne, known for her raspy voice and portraying tough characters, grew up in an Orthodox household. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

cheese recipe

Chunky crunchy cheesy salata (salad)

A healthier way to celebrate with dairy this Shavuot that’s bursting with texture, colour and flavour

May 27, 2025 09:58

Cook time: Less than 5 minutes cooking time

Chocolate

Chocolate truffle tart

A stunning, no bake creamy chocolate tart that’s utterly indulgent

May 27, 2025 09:43

Cook time: No bake - refrigerate overnight

Israel Briefing

JC Israel Briefing Day 599: More ceasefire confusion, more pain for hostage families

Plus, new Gaza aid firm begins distribution

2 min read

May 27, 2025 09:20

A number of hostages families have held a press conference calling for an end to the war amid reports of another collapse in ceasefire negotiations (Image: Flash90)

Holocaust education

Holocaust survivor receives Eastbourne’s highest honour

After the war, Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM became a successful singer in Germany

2 min read

May 27, 2025 02:25

Dorit receiving her honour from the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Candy Vaughan

Film

Yes, review: ‘This Israeli filmmaker’s voice is unmeasured’

Nadav Lapid’s latest movie is unapologetically in your face and it doesn’t help its case

1 min read

May 26, 2025 20:48

Yes, review: ‘This Israeli filmmaker’s voice is unmeasured’

Elstree & Borehamwood

New mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood looks forward to ‘a new era’ following ‘years of antisemitic abuse’

Councillor Dan Ozarow pledges to support the diverse communities in the borough

2 min read

May 26, 2025 17:54

New Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Dan Ozarow (left) with outgoing town mayor, Alpha Collins

Holocaust Educational Trust

AI tool which lets students interact with Holocaust survivors is shortlisted for top award

Testimony 360 was created by the Holocaust Educational Trust in partnership with the USC Shoah Foundation

4 min read

May 26, 2025 16:23

Students at Sacred Heart Catholic School participating in a Testimony 360 lesson, an interactive learning programme for delivering Holocaust education in UK schools created by the Holocaust Educational Trust. Also pictured is Manfred Goldberg BEM, the first survivor to feature in Testimony 360 for UK students (Photo: HET)

Israel Diaspora relations

Diaspora philanthropists protest ‘dangerous’ bill to tax Israeli NGOs

The JLC chair is among those opposing a proposed law that would impose an 80 per cent levy on grants from foreign governments to Israel civil organisations

2 min read

May 26, 2025 13:15

Dozens of Jewish philanthropists have signed a letter protesting a proposed Knesset bill that would imposed an 80 per cent tax on NGO donations from foreign governments (Pictured: former UIJA chair Louise Jacobs, who was among the signatories; Image: Blake Ezra)

Film

Filmmaker Marcel Ophuls who fled France under the Nazis dies aged 97

His film The Sorrow and the Pity, which exposed the collaboration of the Vichy government, propelled him to international fame

1 min read

May 26, 2025 12:01

Oscar winner: Marcel Ophuls (centre) holding the Academy Award he won for best documentary in 1988 (photo: Getty Images)

Israel

American charged over plot to ‘burn down’ US embassy branch in Tel Aviv

Joseph Patrick Neumeyer also allegedly planned to make an attempt on President Trump’s life

2 min read

May 26, 2025 11:34

A US citizen has been charged over an alleged plot to firebomb the US embassy in Jerusalem using homemade Molotov cocktails (Image: Israel Police)

Israel Gaza War

Withholding aid to Gaza is against Jewish values, claims senior UK rabbi

Gaza aid blockade: 'Starving non-combatants' against Jewish values, claims senior rabbi

3 min read

May 26, 2025 11:05

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg sais he felt compelled to express his concerns about an assault on Rafah (Photo: Masorti Judaism)

Gaza

Head of Israel-backed Gaza aid firm resigns over ‘humanitarian principles’

Gaza aid blockade: Head of Israel-backed distribution firm resigns over 'humanitarian principles'

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May 26, 2025 10:06

The executive tasked with leading the new Israeli-backed aid plan in Gaza has resigned, citing 'humanitarian principles'

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