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‘I don’t want to hide where I’m from’: Ukrainian singer Goldy on launch of new Jewish-inspired single ‘Shalom’

Former finalist on Ukraine’s version of The Voice brings her Jewish heritage into first solo project

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March 26, 2025 11:50

GOLDY is a Jewish Ukrainian singer bringing her unique sound to the UK. (Photo: Vadim Yatsun)

Gal Gadot’s security enhanced after death threats

The Israeli actress received death threats after her Snow White co-star Rachel Zegler shared a pro-Palestinian message on social media.

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March 26, 2025 14:07

Gal Gadot attends her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood, California (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Holocaust

When my father wrote the text for Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish, he saw it all coming

The West Side Story composer asked Holocaust survivor Samuel Pisar to write the text

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March 26, 2025 16:13

Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony, 01/29/2025

Norwood

The benefit cuts risk further marginalising the most vulnerable

Some people will always struggle to find paid employment

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March 26, 2025 16:47

UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced disability benefit cuts, which have not been well received by a number of Jewish charities (Photo: Getty Images)

Jewish mothers

Bereaved mothers of Israeli soldiers find love and respite in London

A dozen Israeli mothers visited the UK last week as part of a healing trip arranged by the OneFamily Fund and Gift

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March 26, 2025 16:55

A group of bereaved mothers came over from Israel for respite in London (Photo: Gary Manhine)

Seder

Seder special salmon topped with cherry tomatoes

You can serve this fantastic fish hot or cold so it’s perfect for your Seder

March 26, 2025 17:15

Cook time: 40 minutes

Seder special salmon topped with cherry tomatoes

Israel Briefing

JC Israel Briefing Day 538: Israel to ‘seize territory’ in Gaza if hostages aren’t released

Plus, Egypt ‘humiliated’ after Hamas causes renewed ceasefire talks to collapse

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March 27, 2025 09:35

Prime Minister Netanyahu has claimed that Israel will begin to 'seize territory' in the Gaza Strip if Hamas fails to release the remaining hostages (Image: Flash90)

Parliament

MPs ‘accused Jewish community of lying’ over Palestine protest, says Antisemitism Policy Trust CEO

Danny Stone accused members including Jeremy Corbyn and Green co-leader Carla Denyer of minimising Jewish concerns.

3 min read

March 26, 2025 17:31

Antisemitism Policy Trust CEO Danny Stone (left) and CST's Jonny Newton (right) giving evidence to Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee (Image: Parliament TV).

Charedi schools

Charedi grammar school warns of closure after funding shortfall

Parents told £250,000 needed before Pesach to keep Pardes House Grammar open

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March 27, 2025 10:12

Pardes House Grammar (photo; Philafrenzy, Wikipedia Commons)

Calendar

Shabbat times from March 28 to April 4

Shabbat times for the week

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March 27, 2025 10:30

Matzah

Matty’s amazing salted caramel chocolate matzah brittle

This addictive treat is a sell-out each year at Bushey bakery, Matty’s Kitchen, and now you can make your own

April 17, 2024 10:30

Cook time: 20 minutes

Hamas

Hamas confirms death of senior spokesman in Jabalia strike

The IDF is yet to confirm the demise of Abdul Latif al-Qanou, who was reportedly living in the nearby refugee camp

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March 27, 2025 10:47

Hamas has announced the death of its senior political spokesman, Abdul Latif Al-Qanou, in an Israeli airstrike

Sidrah

Parashah of the week: Pekudei

“The stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, corresponding to their names; engraved like seals, each with its name, for the twelve tribes” Exodus 39:14

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March 27, 2025 10:35

The High Priest's Breastplate (image: The Temple Institute, Jerusalem)

Hostages

Return to hostilities is driving a wedge between hostage families

While some protest against renewed military action, others see it as necessary pressure on Hamas

4 min read

March 27, 2025 11:14

Protesters hold signs and posters of hostages held in the Gaza Strip (Getty)

Our October 7 report confronts the instant atrocity denial that erupted

More UK citizens were killed during Hamas’ massacre than in any global terror attack since 9/11

5 min read

March 26, 2025 13:18

The site of the Nova music festival massacre (Getty)

With a genocidal enemy, diplomacy is not an option

Western leaders think Israel must be dragged back from the brink of victory and condemned to the purgatory of endless talks and conflict.

3 min read

March 27, 2025 11:11

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. (Photo: Getty Images)

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