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Thank socialism for our Chanukah doughnuts

In modern times the sugary bites have become the most popular food for the Festival of Lights, but the reason might surprise you

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December 17, 2025 11:26

On everyone's lips: sufganiyot must be one of the most commonly used Hebrew words in the diaspora

Metropolitan Police

'Globalise the intifada’ chant banned at protests in London and Manchester

Police forces in the cities have received new powers allowing them to take action against protesters using the phrase

3 min read

December 17, 2025 11:20

A woman holds up a sign that reads "anti-semitism kills" between police officers as people take part in a Chanukah candle-lighting organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad Lubavitch in Parliament Square in central London on December 15, 2025 in honour of victims of the mass shooting at a Jewish gathering in Australia (Getty Images)

Sydney terror attack

Jewish bakery in Sydney facing ‘ceaseless’ antisemitism closes amid safety fears

The owner of Avner’s said the ongoing threats to the outlet even after the Bondi attack left him with no option

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December 17, 2025 12:43

Boston

Nuclear scientist shot dead at Massachusetts home

US police launch homicide investigation after Nuno Loureiro dies from gunshot

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December 17, 2025 12:26

Award-winning scientist Nuno Loureiro died from gunshot wounds inflicted at his home on Monday (Photo: MIT/Jake Belcher)

Sydney terror attack

Murdered British rabbi’s two-month-old baby was hit in Bondi terror attack

Rabbi Eli Schlanger’s son was struck by shrapnel and remains in hospital

2 min read

December 17, 2025 13:27

People participate in a candlelight vigil at Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach, December 16, 2025 (Credit: Audrey Richardson/Getty Images)

Sir Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader urges PM to adopt ‘comprehensive government strategy to tackle antisemitism’

Sir Keir Starmer opened PMQs by promising to protect Jewish communities in the UK in the wake of the Sydney terror attack

3 min read

December 17, 2025 14:50

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (Image: Parliament TV).

Palestinian Authority

US expands travel ban to Palestinian Authority passport holders

Those travelling from the West Bank will face significant entry restrictions, while other nations like Syria have been hit with a total prohibition

2 min read

December 17, 2025 13:50

The Palestinian authority passport travel document, for Palestinian residents of the Palestinian territories for the purpose of international travel, issued since April 1995 for people of Palestine

Chanukah recipe

Pastrami potato latkes with horseradish sauce

Salt beef and latkes are perfect partners – so this twist on the classic with spicier pastrami is nothing short of sensational

December 17, 2025 14:39

Cook time: 30 minutes

Chanukah recipe

Chanukah mini doughnuts with feta, honey and pistachios

These salty sweet fritters are bound to impress

December 17, 2025 14:37

Cook time: 30 minutes

New York

‘My heart dropped’: New York couple find ‘free Palestine’ note in Chanukah gift from Bloomingdale’s

The store has apologised, offered a refund and opened an investigation

1 min read

December 17, 2025 13:29

A New York couple shared their shock at finding a "Free Palestine" note in a Chanukah gift ordered from Bloomingdale's (Picture: TikTok/ @andrewej5)

Sydney terror attack

‘A young Jewish heroine’: Jewish teen recovering in hospital after being shot shielding two young children from Bondi attack

Chaya was visited in hospital by United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma Unit volunteers

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December 17, 2025 15:38

14-year-old Chaya was visited in hospital by United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma Unit volunteers (Picture: United Hatzalah of Israel/ Instagram)

Hezbollah

Two Londoners in court charged with attending terrorist training in Lebanon

The two dual British-Lebanese nationals stood beside four guards in court while their wives sat in the public gallery

1 min read

December 17, 2025 13:34

A traditional police lantern, on display outside a police station in central London, England (Image: Getty)

JFS

JFS retains top place among Jewish schools at A-level

Immanuel College took the laurels in vocational exams

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February 13, 2025 15:32

Trafalgar Square

Hundreds dance beneath Europe’s largest menorah in Trafalgar Square

The ChanukahLIVE! event was organised by the Jewish Leadership Council

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December 17, 2025 15:07

ChanukahLIVE! event in Trafalgar Square, organised by the Jewish Leadership Council, December 16 (Credit: Mark Thomas)

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November 27, 2025 15:38

Myeloma UK

Mother and son to read all 150 Tehillim in one go to raise funds for cancer care

The money will go towards Myeloma UK and Chai Cancer Care

3 min read

December 17, 2025 16:13

Mother and son to read all 150 Tehillim in one go to raise funds for cancer care

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