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Edinburgh festival 2024: all the must-see Jewish and Jew-ish shows

Planning your trip to the Edinburgh Fringe? From stand-up bagels to the last word in maternal advice, here are the gigs you need to know about

‘I can no longer look at the October 7 photo of Shiri and the children’

The uncle of Yaden Bibas speaks to the JC about his agony since October 7

Kamala Harris slams ‘despicable hate-fueled' anti-Israel protests in Washington

The presumptive Democratic nominee was criticised for not attending Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress yesterday

Iranian regime ‘enraged’ by Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

Islamic Republic’s desperate response in state-run media is a sign it was rattled by the show of strength, say experts

Anti-Israel protesters release maggots in DC hotel where Netanyahu is staying

Demonstrators clashed with police outside the Capitol during Netanyahu’s controversial Congressional address on Wednesday

Meet the 66-year-old Jewish surgeon who turned true-blue East Anglia red

Peter Prinsley speaks to the JC about his surprise election victory – and his career change

Jewish Labour Movement celebrates role in Labour's July 4 victory

‘We changed the Labour Party so we could win the general election’

Two Gaza civilians killed at UNRWA school after failed Hamas launches

The rockets fired from the Khan Younis humanitarian zone fell short of Israeli territory, hitting the school

Deal with Hamas is ‘in the closing stages’, senior US official says

‘The framework of a deal is basically there. We’re working out the implementation,’ the senior Biden administration official told reporters

Summer reading: the hottest new books

From coming-of-age stories in posh Scotland to a fictionalised story of Picasso’s lover, our pick of the best beach reads

Long Island Compromise review: ‘sharp, addictive and gasp-inducing’

It’s a masterpiece but to what extent is the Fleishman is in Trouble follow-up also a comment on Jewish Americans becoming increasingly removed from their immigrant roots? The hit novel of the summer gives us plenty to consider

She’s not Babs, but Imelda Staunton is a fab matchmaker

Parashah of the week: Pinchas

“Let the Eternal God, source of the breath of all flesh, appoint someone over the community” Numbers 27:16

Shabbat times from July 26 to August 2

Shabbat times for the week

‘Don’t forget the hostages’ implore relatives

A rally outside Parliament called on the new government to take action to secure their release

After 12 years my school runs are now over, and I want to do every journey again

As my youngest leaves primary and the schlepping stops, I want it all back