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Yemeni Jews: relocation offer

The Jewish community in Rayda have refused an offer by the Yemeni President to relocate to the capital, Sana’a.

We’re football mad, so where are our players?

The third round of the FA Cup takes place this weekend. It’s a showpiece of the English game. Plenty of British Jews will be watching but none will be playing for the top clubs. Why not?

Vegetable soup with basil croutons

This lovely soup makes the most of British winter produce, yet with its Mediterranean flavours, is a cheerful reminder of warmer days to come.

How the humble spud saved our skins

In the 19th century, potatoes were the salvation of the Jews.

Britain faces abuse backlash

Saudi peace plan: still the only show in town

As Obama prepares for office, Israel cannot afford to gloss over the Arab League initiative

Not all is égal in the land of égalité

President Sarkozy plans to strengthen diversity. It is important for Jews that he succeeds

Out of tune fiddling on the roof

This state school production of a Jewish musical classic was warped and irresponsible

Durban II: a sick, cynical farce

How can a UN ‘human rights’ conference vilify Israel while not mentionaing Iran, Islamic terror or genocide in the Sudan?

News-hungry media laps up Gaza raids

The timing of Israel’s Gaza offensive ensured the British press gave maximum coverage to events

Wanted: lessons in discipline

Bowen, BBC and bias: a case of selective myopia

The BBC should be embarrassed by the bias revealed in its Gaza coverage.

Techelet

Techelet is the sky-blue dye colour that was familiar in ancient Israel, best known from the Shema’s command to “put upon the fringe of each corner a thread of blue”.

Vayiggash

“I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold to Egypt” Genesis 45:4

What you should say when giving a eulogy

In the wake of the United Synagogue’s decision to allow lay people to speak at funerals, we look at what should - or not - be said.

Interview: Deborah Moggach

New year, new Anne Frank