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Inviting a denier of genocide to an antisemitism conference brings shame on Israel

The Chief Rabbi pulled out of the conference over concerns about other guests

3 min read

March 26, 2025 12:32

Bosnian Muslim survivor of the Srebrenica 1995 genocide, walks among headstones as she visits graves of her relatives at the memorial cemetery (Getty)

CST

Jewish groups welcome new measures to protect shuls from aggressive demonstrations

Yvette Cooper made the announcement at CST’s annual dinner last night

3 min read

March 27, 2025 11:51

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper (Image: Blake Ezra Photography 2024/CST)

Film

The Polish nurse, the Nazi officer and the Jews in the basement

Hollywood screenwriter Dan Gordon on his new film Irena’s Vow, the true story of a teenage housekeeper who hid and saved 12 Jews in her employer’s cellar

6 min read

March 27, 2025 12:40

Courage and faith: Sophie Nélisse (centre) as Irena Gut, the housekeeper for a Nazi officer

Apple TV+

The Studio review: ‘proof that Jews still make the best TV and movies’

In this truly perfect showbiz series, Seth Rogen both satirises and pays homage to Hollywood’s movie making industry

2 min read

March 27, 2025 12:10

Ike Barinholtz and Seth Rogen in an episode of 'The Studio'. (Photo: Apple TV+)

Judicial reform

Knesset passes controversial judicial reform law in overnight voting marathon

The legislation represents a key victory for the Netanyahu government but has been criticised as an ‘attack on Israeli democracy’

3 min read

March 27, 2025 13:03

The Knesset has passed a controversial bill as part of the Netanyahu government's judicial reform programme (Image: Flash90)

Britain's Got Talent

‘Jewish values are at the heart of Electric Umbrella’

Mel Boda is co-founder and CEO of the singing group which won a golden buzzer on BGT

5 min read

March 24, 2025 07:15

Electric Umbrella celebrating their golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent (Photo: ITV)

Israeli chef

Heading to Israel for Pesach? Here are 18 kosher restaurants to try

The must-try restaurants open this Passover in Jerusalem, Eilat and Tel Aviv

5 min read

March 27, 2025 13:43

Heading to Israel for Pesach? Here are 18 kosher restaurants to try

Get

How Jewish courts are easing the pain of divorce

Ela Nicolaides explains what support the London Beth Din provides to couples going through the get process

2 min read

March 27, 2025 13:14

The London Beth Din provides a get case worker to support couples going through a Jewish divorce (Stock Image: Getty)

tax

Rabbi faces seven-figure tax bill after losing appeal for non-dom status

Rabbi Aubrey Weis of Manchester argued that he had planned to return to live in Israel

2 min read

March 27, 2025 13:34

HM Revenue and Customs in Westminster (Photo: Getty Images)

Film

Novacaine review: ‘sticks and stones won’t hurt him’

Lars Jacobson’s violent action-comedy is about an assistant bank manager who can’t feel pain

1 min read

March 27, 2025 13:19

No pain, no gain Cain: Jack Quaid Photo: Marcos Cruzmarcos Cruz

Celebrity

The Israeli beauty influencer fighting to free the hostages

Ashley Waxman Bakshi used her social media skills to become a powerful voice for the hostages – including her own cousin

8 min read

March 27, 2025 15:10

The Israeli beauty influencer fighting to free the hostages

Pesach

Cauliflower steak with courgette and herb puree

A stunning vegetarian centrepiece that’s Passover perfect

July 19, 2018 09:26

Cauliflower steak with courgette and herb puree

Religion

A quarter of US Jews no longer practise Judaism as adults, new survey finds

But compared to some other faiths, Judaism retains a high retention rate

1 min read

March 27, 2025 15:33

Pesach shopping in Kansas (Photo: Getty Images)

Pesach bake

Ultimate flourless chocolate cake for Pesach celebrations

Utterly delicious and addictive – this is made for chocoholics

March 27, 2025 08:59

Cook time: 1 hour

Family

The Jewish parents propping up the bank of mum and dad

How much help do you give your adult offspring?

9 min read

March 27, 2025 16:02

The Jewish parents propping up the bank of mum and dad

Celebrity

Snow White producer’s son says Rachel Zegler’s pro-Palestinian comments ‘hurt the film’ at the box office

He called the actress ‘immature’ and narcissistic

2 min read

March 27, 2025 16:26

US actress Rachel Zegler attends the world premiere of Disney's "Snow White" at the El Capitan theatre in Los Angeles (Image: Getty)

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