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The Rest of Our Lives review: ‘It’s not clear why this novel should matter to anyone’

British-American writer Ben Markovits’s new Booker-longlisted novel leaves this reviewer cold

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September 5, 2025 17:23

The Rest of Our Lives review: ‘It’s not clear why this novel should matter to anyone’

Several hostages in Gaza may ‘have recently died’, says Trump

Addressing Hamas, the US President said: ‘If you don’t let them all out, it’s going to be a tough situation. It’s going to be nasty’

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September 7, 2025 09:11

President Trump is set to chair a meeting to develop a 'comprehensive plan' for Gaza's future (Image: Getty)

Campaign Against Antisemitism

Almost half of Brits equate Israel with the Nazis, new survey finds

Disturbing survey is released ahead of today’s March Against Antisemitism

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September 7, 2025 10:27

Members of the Jewish community and supporters hold up posters as they gather at the St John's Wood United Synagogue in north London, on April 7, 2024, for a "Time is Running Out" event to raise awareness of the plight of the remaining 134 hostages still held in Gaza. (Photo Getty Images)

Palestine Action

Police punched, kicked and spat on as more than 425 arrested at Palestine Action protest

Force condemns the ‘intolerable abuse’ it faced during rally in support of banned terror group

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September 7, 2025 10:45

A protester is taken away by police officers at a "Lift The Ban" demonstration in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

France

French teen arrested over plot to attack Israeli and US embassies

The Isis sympathiser was arrested at his parents’ home, where he sustained minor injuries while trying to evade police

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September 7, 2025 11:51

A soldier from a Vigipirate patrol in front of the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris in France on august 19, 2025. (Photo by DANIEL PERRON/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Sidrah

Parashah of the week: Ki Tavo

“Cursed be the one who misdirects a blind person who is underway. And all the people shall say, Amen” Deuteronomy 27:18

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September 11, 2025 08:00

Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, Australia on International White Cane Day (photo: John Robert McPherson/Wikimedia Commons)

Calendar

Shabbat times from September 12 to September 19

Shabbat times for the week

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September 10, 2025 09:00

Shabbat times from September 12 to September 19

Turkey recipe

Rosh Hashanah pomegranate and orange glazed turkey breast joint

This stunning roast makes use of budget-friendly turkey for a delicious main course that would also look gorgeous on a buffet table

September 3, 2025 10:09

Cook time: 1 1/2 - 2 hours

March Against Antisemitism

Policeman shut down anti-hate marcher who said ‘thank you IDF’

The word ‘IDF’ was reportedly deemed inflammatory

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September 7, 2025 14:29

Police officers monitor protesters during the March against Antisemitism in central London, on September 7, 2025, (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS JASSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Rosh Hashanah recipe

Rosh Hashanah fig and vanilla apple crumble

Seasonal figs make this simple dessert perfect for festive meals

September 8, 2025 09:06

Cook time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Hostage Negotiations

Release of all hostages could be agreed ‘very soon’ after Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas

However, the US president indicated that some of the remaining captives may have ‘recently died’

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September 8, 2025 09:28

President Trump has suggested that a hostage deal could be agreed 'very soon'

Tottenham

With Levy out, Tottenham has a chance to finally fulfill our potential

Daniel Levy’s stewardship of Tottenham was too careful and too cautious, but it wasn’t all bad

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September 5, 2025 09:17

Daniel Levy, the Jewish former chairman of Spurs (Getty)

Israeli Politics

Israeli president calls for state inquiry into October 7 despite government pushback

In an unusual political intervention, Isaac Herzog said that a full, independent probe ‘must be done as soon as possible’

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September 8, 2025 09:55

President Herzog has called for a state commission of inquiry into October 7, despite resistance to such a move from the Netanyahu government (Image: Flash90)

BBC

Journalist who said he would ‘burn Jews as Hitler did’ is back on the BBC

Samer Elzaenen was used by BBC Arabic in July as a Gaza eyewitness

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September 7, 2025 10:47

Samer Elzaenen has repeatedly featured on BBC Arabic, but the Telegraph reported that he took to social media to call for Jews to be burnt 'like Hitler did'

shomrim

Another shul smeared with faeces in third antisemitic attack in a week as suspect caught on CCTV

Police are hunting the man believed to be behind the ‘deliberate and disgraceful antisemitic acts’

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September 8, 2025 10:39

Another shul smeared with faeces in third antisemitic attack in a week as suspect caught on CCTV

Rosh Hashanah recipe

Rosh Hashanah apple custard pie

The ideal dessert for your festive menus

September 8, 2025 11:00

Cook time: 50 minutes

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