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Sprauncy

Sprauncy (pronounced "shprauncy") is one of those unusual Jewish words that appears to be a genuinely original invention of British Jews.

Dead Sea Scrolls go online

The Israel Antiquities Authority is to provide online access to the full collection of 900 scrolls.

Rice urges Israel, PA to forge agreement

Condoleezza Rice has made a last-ditch effort to secure a written agreement between Israel and the Palestinians.

Why Britain needs an alternative Beth Din

"The Reform Beth Bin should play a more upfront role in tackling divorce, conversion and issues of Jewish status."

Cross-Britain cyclist’s wheels of fortune

After a golden week for British cyclists in Beijing, 18-year-old Nathaniel Harris has been a charitable winner, completing a Lands End to John O'Groats cycle.

Melting nutty raspberry meringue cake

Simple but utterly delicious

How to use chilli, and other hot tips

We answer your cookery questions

Obituary: Harold Ross

Martha Schlesinger-Bendoff

Leo Abse

Pat Solk

Broiges of the week: Lucian freud v Bernard Breslauer

How Jewish is Dave Myers?

In the long run, we joggers live longer

All you need is cash to bring Macca to Israel

Football in Israel, the not-so-beautiful game