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Amnesty Israel confirms there is no ‘genocide’ in Gaza, rejecting claims… by Amnesty

The Israeli wing of the human rights group stated that it was not involved in the research, funding, or writing of the report which said there was a ‘genocide’

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December 6, 2024 11:53

Secretary General of Amnesty International Agnes Callamard (Image: Getty)

Australia

Melbourne synagogue firebombed with worshippers inside

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the arson was ‘deliberate, unlawful attack’

2 min read

December 6, 2024 09:04

Worshippers survery the damage (Getty Images)

Director of Programmes

Giant of television programming, Brian Tesler

A visionary of light entertainment in independent television

5 min read

December 6, 2024 00:00

British television producer and executive Brian Tesler, Director of Programmes at Thames Television, UK, 18th December 1969; behind him Sid James, Frankie Howerd, and Hattie Jacques. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sidrah

Parashah of the week: Vayetze

“And Jacob made a vow, saying: ‘If God remains with me, protecting me on this journey that I am making, and giving me bread to eat and clothing to wear, and I return in peace to my father’s house… then, the Lord shall be my God’” Genesis 28:20-21

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December 5, 2024 19:50

I shall be like the dew, God tells Hosea (photo: Luc Viatour/Wikimedia Commons)

Calendar

Shabbat times from December 6 to December 13

Shabbat times for the week

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December 5, 2024 19:49

Two lit shabbat candles in silver candlesticks

Schools

Wolfson Hillel gives a warm welcome to some new Israeli friends

New twinning programme hopes to deepen pupil’s ties with Israel

2 min read

December 5, 2024 18:13

Children from London's Wolfson Hillel and Israel's King Solomon discuss the secret of Jewish survival (photo: Julia Glekin)

Trade Unions

Trade unions use Nazi quote to promote solidarity with Palestinians

Social Workers’ Union General Secretary removed statement but refused to issue a public apology

2 min read

December 5, 2024 17:09

Kurt Waldheim speaking to reporters in 1981, towards the end of his second term as UN Secretary General.

Holocaust Education Trust

Kindertransport refugee and Shoah educator Bob Kirk BEM dies aged 99

The Holocaust Education Trust said Kirk leaves behind a ‘powerful’ legacy

2 min read

December 5, 2024 16:53

Ann and Bob Kirk JVN Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award winners

Universities

I’m a non-Jewish academic. British universities are racist

A UK professor, who wishes to remain anonymous, explores first-hand the bigotry that has infected higher education

4 min read

December 5, 2024 16:30

A demonstration in support of Palestinian people at University College London (UCL) main entrance (Photo by BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images)

Iran

Two men charged over stabbing of Iranian journalist outside London home

Romanian nationals charged in connection with Pouria Zeraati attack

1 min read

December 5, 2024 16:11

Pouria Zeraati recovering in hospital after he was attacked. Two men have now been arrested in connection with the stabbing

Theatre

‘Why I’m playing Fagin in a yarmulke’

Simon Lipkin is about to fulfil a boyhood dream playing the child-grooming thief in the West End. He explains what attracts him to a role widely seen as antisemitic

6 min read

December 5, 2024 15:57

Picking pockets: Simon Lipkin as Fagin Photo: Johan Persson

Golan Heights

UK views Golan Heights as occupied territory, despite voting against Israeli withdrawal

Government position at odds with president-elect Donald Trump, who recognised Golan as Israeli territory

1 min read

December 5, 2024 15:30

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a speech before the newly-unveiled sign for the new settlement of "Trump Heights" in the Golan Heights (Credit: Getty Images)

Film

Nightbitch review: ‘it’s a film for mums’

Bullied by a two-year-old’s tears, a woman’s fire extinguished in a pool of wee-wee and need, there is a kind of catharsis in this tale about the spirit-sapping reality of bringing up children

1 min read

December 5, 2024 14:12