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Long Story Short, the next great Jewish family comedy

The creator of the Netflix series ‘BoJack Horseman’ on his most personal – and most Jewish— project yet

5 min read

August 22, 2025 16:41

Long Story Short (L to R) Elliot Cooper, Shira Schwooper, Naomi Schwartz, Kendra, Walter Hooper-Schwooper and Benjamin Hooper-Schwooper, Hannah Schwooper, Jen, Yoshi Schwooper and Avi Schwooper in Long Story Short. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025

Long Story Short review: A funny, dark and lovingly Jewish homage to family ★★★★★

This nostalgic new series by ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg cements him as one of the most talented writers of our generation

2 min read

August 22, 2025 17:04

Long Story Short (L to R) Paul Reiser as Elliot Cooper, Abbi Jacobson as Shira Schwooper, Lisa Edelstein as Naomi Schwartz, Nicole Byer as Kendra, Avia Fields as Walter Hooper-Schwooper and Benjamin Hooper-Schwooper, Michaela Dietz as Hannah Schwooper, Angelique Cabral as Jen, Max Greenfield as Yoshi Schwooper and Ben Feldman as Avi Schwooper in Long Story Short. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025

Israel

Netanyahu calls Gaza famine accusation a ‘blood libel’

A strongly-worded statement claims the UN-backed report ignores Israeli humanitarian efforts and is based on ‘fabrications’

2 min read

August 24, 2025 08:26

People walk with bags of humanitarian aid they received at a distribution centre run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), as they cross the so-called "Netzarim corridor" in the central Gaza Strip, on August 22, 2025. The United Nations officially declared a famine in Gaza on August 22, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger. UN agencies have long been warning of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, particularly as Israel steps up its offensive against Hamas. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP) (Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)

The Netherlands

Dutch Foreign Minister quits over Israel sanctions

Caspar Veldkamp wanted the Netherlands to take a tougher approach to Israel

2 min read

August 24, 2025 09:43

Dutch outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof addresses the press after making a statement in the House of Representatives regarding the resignation of his cabinet's NSC ministers, in The Hague August 22, 2025. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on August 22, 2025, after a deadlocked cabinet debate on possible sanctions against Israel, ANP news agency reported. "I see that I am insufficiently able to take meaningful additional measures to increase pressure on Israel," Veldkamp told ANP after the cabinet meeting that failed to agree on whether to order sanctions. (Photo by Phil Nijhuis / various sources / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/Phil Nijhuis/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Palestine Action

Government advisor on terrorism backs proscription of Palestine Action

Jonathan Hall KC wrote in the Observer that dropping the proscription could lead to ISIS flags being flown on UK high streets

2 min read

August 24, 2025 11:17

Hundreds of Palestine Action supporters have been arrested since the group's proscription nearly two months ago (Image: Getty)

Kosher London

Reuben’s returns to London’s growing kosher restaurant line up

The iconic salt beef bar is back with a clutch of other new openings

2 min read

August 24, 2025 18:59

Artificial intelligence

Will robots be able to work on Shabbat?

Question: Will it be ok for a robot to switch on the TV and cook on Shabbat when technology allows?

3 min read

April 24, 2025 10:15

Rabbi I have a problem

Can the death of Israeli soldiers be linked to neglect of Torah study?

An Orthodox and a Progressive rabbi discuss issues in contemporary Jewish life

3 min read

August 24, 2025 10:23

An Israeli soldier who fell in Gaza is laid to rest (photo: Alamy)

Lithuania

The Jews of Seduva were murdered 84 years ago. Now a new museum will commemorate their shtetl way of life

The Lost Shtetl museum is due to open in September

3 min read

August 24, 2025 09:16

The buildings of the new museum (Photo:Liucija Kavalskiene/Lost Shtetl Museum)

France

US envoy Charles Kushner accuses France of failing to act on antisemitism

‘Antisemitism has long scarred French life,’ Kushner said, and it has ‘exploded’ since October 7

1 min read

August 25, 2025 11:58

'Not a day passes [in France] without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalised,' said Charles Kushner, pictured with his wife Seryl (Photo: Getty)

Antisemitism

Bournemouth rabbi will ‘continue to live as proud Jew’ despite swastika vandalism on his home

Police in Bournemouth are investigating after a spate of incidents in the area

1 min read

August 25, 2025 11:38

Rabbi Benzion Alperowitz woke on Shabbat morning to discover a swastika spray-painted outside his house (Image: Rabbi Benzion Alperowitz)

Media

Daily Mirror famine image failed to mention emaciated child’s pre-existing condition

The evocative image of Karim Muammar was published in Saturday’s edition of The Daily Mirror

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August 26, 2025 08:05

A powerful image of three-year-old Karim Muammar was published in Saturday’s edition of The Daily Mirror but did not mention the rare genetic disease he has (Photo: Getty)

Jewish celebrities

Jewish Sopranos actor Jerry Adler dies aged 96

The Hollywood star, known for his portrayal of Hesh Rabkin died on Saturday at his home in New York

1 min read

August 24, 2025 12:06

Jerry Adler got into acting rather late in life (Image: Getty)

IRGC

Australia to proscribe IRGC after Iran-linked antisemitic attacks

Prime Minister Albanese said there was ‘credible intelligence’ that Tehran was behind arson attacks on a synagogue and a kosher catering firm last year

1 min read

August 26, 2025 09:05

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that his government will proscribed the IRGC (Image: Getty)

Iran

The Persian pop princess singing for Middle Eastern peace

The singer Shab on her new single and her abiding love of Jews and Israel

3 min read

August 22, 2025 10:38

Starmer’s decision to reward Hamas with statehood emboldens extremists and betrays Britain

The PM’s grandstanding on Palestinian statehood exposes a deep rot at the heart of government

3 min read

August 22, 2025 09:54

A group of peers, including some of the UK's foremost legal minds, has suggested that the UK's recognition of Palestine may breach international law (Image: Getty)

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