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Singular Challenge

The early years of separation need not be lonely ones

Separation and divorce can bring challenges – but also new opportunities

2 min read

April 2, 2025 14:00

Denise Lester writes that separation and divorce can be a chance to reclaim parts of one's identity that were lost

Eurovision 2025

Eurovision protester makes ‘throat-slitting’ gesture at Israeli entrant as broadcaster lodges ‘hate crime’ complaint

Eurovision 2025: Palestine protestor makes 'throat-slitting' gesture to Israeli entrant

1 min read

May 12, 2025 11:32

A pro-Palestine protestor was filmed making a 'throat-slitting' gesture at Israel's Eurovision entrant, Yuval Raphael (Image: X/@Israel)

Jewish children's books

The Jewish Children's Book Awards launch their final competition

Green Bean Books’ prize celebrates exciting new work by Jewish writers and illustrators working in the UK and Europe

2 min read

May 12, 2025 14:31

Publisher and writer Michael Leventhal hopes the 2026 Jewish Children's Book Awards will be the prize’s 'best year yet'

ICC

ICC chief prosecutor announced Netanyahu warrant ‘within weeks of being hit with sexual assault allegation’

A new report suggests that the decision was made to charge the Israeli leader with war crimes just before the accusations went public

2 min read

May 12, 2025 14:46

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan talks prior to the first appearance of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charge of crimes against humanity over his deadly crackdown on narcotics, in The Hague on March 14, 2025. The 79-year-old, the first ex-Asian head of state to face charges at the ICC, followed by videolink during a short hearing to inform him of the crimes he is alleged to have committed, as well as his rights as a defendant. Duterte stands accused of the crime against humanity of murder over his years-long campaign against drug users and dealers that rights groups said killed thousands. (Photo by Peter Dejong / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PETER DEJONG/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel

For your next Israeli adventure, head north

Chances are you’ve done Israel’s greatest hits, so now it’s time for its hidden gems

4 min read

May 9, 2025 09:14

A bar mitzvah at the ancient synagogue of Ein Keshtaot in the Golan Heights

Hostages

Who is Edan Alexander?

The 20-year-old soldier is set to be released this afternoon after 583 days in Hamas captivity

2 min read

May 12, 2025 14:38

Hostages

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas

The 21-year-old soldier had endured 583 days in captivity

2 min read

May 12, 2025 15:34

Edan Alexander, who was released on Monday (Image: Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Sir Keir Starmer

Tougher immigration measures to stop Palestinians applying for asylum on Ukrainian visa scheme

The government revealed its immigration white paper on Monday

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May 13, 2025 08:24

12/05/2025. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a press conference on migration in 9 Downing Street. Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street

Hostages

Edan Alexander will not fly to Qatar, family say

The US-Israeli hostage will instead travel to Washington to meet Donald Trump at a later date

1 min read

May 13, 2025 09:08

Edan Alexander will not fly to Qatar following his release, according to his family (Image: Flash90)

Israel Briefing

JC Israel Briefing Day 585: Edan Alexander comes home

Plus, Netanyahu reportedly claims that house demolitions will force Gaza emigration

2 min read

May 13, 2025 08:45

Edan Alexander (C) reunited with his family after being released by Hamas (Image: X/@AvivaKlompas)

Hummus

Berber & Q's ultimate hummus

The smoothest hummus in town. Just add warm pita, or bread of any description

June 7, 2018 10:19

Gaza

‘They have nowhere to return’ – Netanyahu suggests Gaza demolitions will encourage emigration

In leaked remarks to members of the Knesset, the Israeli prime minister reportedly said that some movement of people out of the Strip was ‘inevitable’

1 min read

May 13, 2025 10:09

Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly suggested that home demolitions could encourage emigration from Gaza as the population 'have nowhere to return' (Image: Getty)

Board of Deputies

Board launches ‘JE3 alliance’ with leading French and German Jewish groups

The joint project will coordinate the three communities' positions on antisemitism and communal development.

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May 13, 2025 10:09

Jewish organisations in the United Kingdom, France and Germany have announced the formation of a new alliance, known as JE3 (L-R Board president Phil Rosenberg, ZJD president Dr Josef Schuster and Crif president Yonathan Arfi; Image: Board of Deputies)

Emily Damari

‘I’m finally home’: emotional homecoming for Emily Damari as she attends Tottenham match in north London

Hundreds gathered at Tottenham Hotspur stadium and Highgate Synagogue to welcome freed British-Israeli hostage

5 min read

May 11, 2025 15:10

Emily Damari and her mother Mandy were given a heroes welcome at Tottenham on Sunday

Is Trump shifting his views on Israel?

Concern is growing in Jerusalem that the America First agenda might leave its regional interests in a distant second

3 min read

May 12, 2025 14:04

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an Oval Office meeting in April (Image: Getty)

VE Day

The Last Post sounds in Bevis Marks at VE Day service

Sephardi Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck warns of the need to defend moral clarity

2 min read

May 12, 2025 16:43

Ajex chair Dan Fox addresses VE Day service at Bevis Marks (Stanley Kaye Photography)

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