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Antisemitism

Surgeon who said not enough Jewish ‘rats’ were killed in Auschwitz is struck off

Manoj Sen made the comments just three days after the October 7 massacre

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October 10, 2025 10:50

Manoj Sen has been struck off the UK Medical Register for antisemitism (Image: X/ Jack Unfurled)

Magen David

There’s only one place I feel safe wearing my Magen David. Can you guess where?

I’ve told everyone at work I’m slumming it in Spain, but I’m really off to…

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October 10, 2025 12:26

Loud and proud: in Israel, Misha can wear her Magen David without fear

Heaton park synagogue attack

Peter Hitchens claims Manchester synagogue attack was ‘not antisemitism’

The outspoken columnist advanced a bizarre alternative theory as to what motivated Jihad al-Shamie to target Jews on Yom Kippur

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October 10, 2025 11:22

Peter Hitchens (Image: YouTube/The Spectator)

The Gaza deal is no ceasefire – it is Hamas’s near-total surrender

Even if the jihadis won’t disarm, they have no meaningful ability to project power at Israel, only at its own long-suffering people. And yet, there is a genuine prospect for regional peace

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October 10, 2025 07:36

Israeli soldiers patrol near the border with Gaza on March (Image: Getty)

Torah

Meet the ‘Zoo Rabbi’ on a mission to explain Judaism through wildlife

Natan Slifkin’s passion for the natural world – and its biblical depictions – has led to a unique career

6 min read

October 9, 2025 14:20

Meet the ‘Zoo Rabbi’ on a mission to explain Judaism through wildlife

Hostage vigil

‘Like a deep breath out’: Hostage campaigners throughout the UK react to news that the hostages could finally be brought home

Both Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal that could see the release of all 48 hostages in Gaza, both living and dead

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October 9, 2025 15:47

A hostage vigil on the second anniversary of October 7 in St Ives, Cornwall

Jewish journalism

Meet the husband and wife behind Private Oy!

As it turns five, the satirical Jewish ‘zine’ inspired by Private Eye unmasks its editors

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October 10, 2025 08:05

Meet the husband and wife behind Private Oy!

Hostages and Missing Families Forum UK

It’s now or never

We pray this deal brings every hostage home

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October 10, 2025 08:31

Einav Zangauker, the mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks during a solidarity protest, calling for an end to the war and the release of all remaining hostages in Tel Aviv, earlier this month (Image: Getty)

Labour

‘I’ll be a strong Jewish voice in government’ pledges Labour’s candidate for Golders Green

Barrister Sarah Sackman says the Labour party is unrecognisable from Corbyn years

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May 28, 2024 16:32

Travel

Welcome to Nevis: Island of mangoes and mikvehs

Life is sweet on this Caribbean isle, with its delicious blend of history, beach-based basking and sensational views – not to mention some surprisingly Jewish sights

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October 10, 2025 15:54

Welcome to Nevis: Island of mangoes and mikvehs

Hackney

‘Ridiculous’ Hackney councillors draw criticism over meeting to ‘berate Israel’ despite Gaza ceasefire

Councillors were accused of ‘playing gesture politics’

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October 10, 2025 16:15

Pro-Palestine demonstrators outside Hackney town hall last year

Heaton park synagogue attack

EXCLUSIVE: Study reveals flood of blood-curdling Jew-hate following Manchester attack

The Centre for Countering Digital Hate analysed social media posts following last week’s atrocity

2 min read

October 10, 2025 13:41

Congregants of Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation comfort each other in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Yom Kippur (Photo: Getty)

Kosher chef

Review: London roots, Israeli soul: Katzir is Tel Aviv’s tastiest kosher story

Chef Daniel Raymond is putting a new spin on English classics and Israeli flavours to create gourmet cuisine at The David Kempinski hotel

4 min read

October 9, 2025 20:50

Brent

Brent rabbi accuses local council of creating ‘hostile’ environment for Jews and ignoring community’s concerns

Rabbi Baruch Levin of Brondesbury Park Synagogue hit out at council leaders during a meeting about the borough’s proposed twinning with Nablus, in the West Bank

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October 10, 2025 13:45