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London venue cancels performance by Chasidic singer over ‘security concerns’

Despite ‘overwhelming’ demand for him in the city, Friedman’s team has for months failed to secure a London venue over links to Israel

2 min read

December 17, 2024 17:29

The Clapham Grand, London, England (Credit: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

Climbing

Teenager who aims high – and climbs higher

It’s fair to say that climbing may not be one of the most high-profile of sports, but Becca Day continues to scale new heights as she bids to star in it on the world stage.

3 min read

December 17, 2024 16:50

Becca in action at the British youth climbing series final. Photo credit, Gavin Long

Joe Biden

Biden calls on Jews to ‘keep the faith’ as he pledges to free the remaining hostages from Gaza

At his final presidential Chanukah party, Biden renews pledge to bring hostages home

1 min read

December 17, 2024 16:28

Chanukah

Our 21 best Chanukah doughnut recipes ever

We’ve got one for everyone: from jam-filled favourites and Sephardi sfenj to gluten free and vegan bakes

2 min read

December 17, 2024 14:10

Chanukah

Bimuelos (Chanukah cardamom sugar fritters)

These doughnuts are a favourite for Sephardim over Chanukah

December 17, 2024 13:36

Parliament

Government shouldn’t ban Palestine Action says John McDonnell

MPs also called for the UK to stop selling fighter jet parts to Israel

2 min read

December 17, 2024 13:26

Government shouldn’t ban Palestine Action says John McDonnell

Chai Cancer Care

Record number of young people seeking support for cancer diagnosis

Chai Cancer Care has just released new data on clients aged 18 to 40

4 min read

December 17, 2024 13:20

Zoe, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 27

Schools bill

New Schools Bill poses threat to traditional education, Charedi rabbi warns

The government’s Bill would make it compulsory to register children being home-schooled or taught in institutions such as yeshivot

2 min read

December 17, 2024 13:07

Protesters in Westminster last month against the forthcoming Schools Bill (Photo: Rabbinical Committee of the Traditional Charedi Chinuch)

Hostages

50 hostages could be released in exchange for 6-week ceasefire says Israel

Hamas has agreed to terms for first phase of hostage release says Israeli official

1 min read

December 17, 2024 12:27

Demonstrators hold placards during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7 attacks by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, in front of the Israeli Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv on November 2, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the militant Hamas group. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Universities

Professor resigns over Columbia University pro- Hamas lecturer teaching Zionism course

The professor said it was like “having a White nationalist teach about the US Civil Rights movement and the struggle for Black equality”

1 min read

December 17, 2024 12:24

Joseph Massad’s published views on October 7, which he described as 'astounding' and 'awesome' (Image: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY)

Jewish Women's Aid

Jewish Women’s Aid reports nearly 25 per cent increase in demand

One in four women is affected by domestic abuse

4 min read

December 17, 2024 11:25

Jewish Women's Aid has reported an almost 25 per cent increase in demand for their services in the past year (Photo: Jewish Women's Aid)

Iran

How Iran is trying to get supplies to Hezbollah, in spite of chaos in Syria

After Hezbollah supply lines cut in Syria, Tehran will ‘reexamine options’

2 min read

December 17, 2024 11:21

Sain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and slain IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani (Getty Images)

Whatever we do, the media will not stop propaganda on Gaza

Sadly, the new report on Gaza casualty figures will not change the narrative

3 min read

December 17, 2024 11:02

A new report by the Henry Jackson Society claims to have found significant errors in the Gaza health ministry's casualty figures. (Photo by YAHYA HASSOUNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Timothée Chalamet

Just how Jewish is Timothée Chalamet?

The American Oscar nominee is starring in two Jewish roles next year including a biopic of Bob Dylan

4 min read

December 17, 2024 11:00

Timothée Chalamet attends the Los Angeles Premiere of A Complete Unknown (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Kosher restaurant

This kosher king is headed to London’s West End

January will see the opening of a new kosher fine-dining restaurant in Marylebone

1 min read

December 17, 2024 11:00

This kosher king is headed to London’s West End

Jewish relations

‘We must think globally to tackle antisemitism’ says US Jewish leader

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, toured Europe to show solidarity

3 min read

December 17, 2024 10:48

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, speaks at the AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv in 2023

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