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Jewish Comedy

Yohay Sponder’s Genesis review: Israeli stand-up comic’s London show brings escapism, with a few awkward moments ★★★★

In his UK performance, the charismatic comedian emphasised the absurdity of being Jewish and Israeli in today’s world

2 min read

June 11, 2026 15:28

Yohay Sponder. (Photo: Limor Azran Garfinkle via Facebook)

Books

JPC party gives ‘strength’ to Jewish publishers and authors facing racism post October 7

Guests at the event heard a panel chaired by Hadley Freeman with writers Adam LeBor, Max Olesker and Hilary Freeman

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June 11, 2026 14:39

(Left to right) Adam LeBor, Hilary Freeman, Max Olesker and Hadley Freeman, together with Steph Thwaites and Larry Finlay, co-chairs of the Jewish Publishing Circle

World Cup 2026

Swiss World Cup squad trains with 500 students at San Diego Jewish school

Switzerland’s first group stage match is against Qatar on Saturday

3 min read

June 11, 2026 14:32

Swiss defender Silvan Widmer high-fiving children from the San Diego Jewish Academy (photo: FIFA)

Donald Trump

US will ‘take Kharg Island’ in ‘not too distant future’, Trump claims

The island, which sits in the Strait of Hormuz, is home to the lion’s share of Iran’s oil processing infrastructure

1 min read

June 11, 2026 14:28

US President Trump attends game three of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 (Getty Images)

Labour Friends of Israel

LFI welcomes creation of Israel-Palestinian peace fund

The fund aims to foster dialogue, support civil partnerships and future peace efforts

2 min read

June 11, 2026 13:31

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper (right) listens to Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong speak at a press conference following the AUKMIN Summit, at Lancaster House, London, June 10, 2026 (Credit: Kin Cheung - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Jewish food

‘Hey, it’s Falmer’: meet the social media chef serving up bold flavours and opinions

Siam Goorwich meets the Gen Z foodie advocating for Jews and Israel one recipe at a time

4 min read

June 11, 2026 13:28

Joshua Halmer has built a following on social media for his recipes – and strong opinions (Photo: Hannah Couzens)

Pro-Palestine protests

Pro-Palestine protester who climbed Big Ben barefoot guilty of public nuisance

Daniel Day’s stunt shut down surrounding roads for hours and cost taxpayers an estimated £67,000, Southwark Crown Court heard

2 min read

June 11, 2026 13:26

Emergency services talking to Daniel Day after he climbed up Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London on March 8, 2025 (PA)

Antisemitism has become normalised – and Barnet Council is determined to fight it

We are proudly home to the UK’s largest Jewish population and together with the police, local faith and community leaders, the CST and Shomrim, we will do everything to confront this hatred and strengthen cohesion

3 min read

June 11, 2026 13:02

The scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026, in the Golders Green area of London (Image: Getty Images)

Recipes

Dark chocolate and halva lava cake

A Middle Eastern twist on the classic French dessert

June 11, 2026 12:50

Cook time: 16 mins

Falmer's famous dark chocolate halva lava cake (Photo: Falmer)

Summer camp

Major Jewish summer camp operator goes bust

Thirty camps owned by Simad Holdings will open as planned this summer despite a bankruptcy court ruling

1 min read

June 11, 2026 12:06

Blue Star Camps, owned by Simad Holdings (YouTube/BlueStarCamps)

My Jewish supermarket sweep – spoiler, the winner isn’t M&S

Some chains have a distinctly more ‘kosher’ flavour than others – particularly in an era when politics and activism can determine whether Israeli dates or Palestinian beer make it onto the shelves

2 min read

June 11, 2026 11:53

New Israel Fund UK

Photo exhibition spotlights joy, agony and daily life for Israelis and Palestinians

Testimonies from a Troubled Land is open until June 12

2 min read

June 11, 2026 11:53

Released hostage Gadi Moses back in the fields of his kibbutz, Nir Oz (Photo: Ziv Koren, Polaris Images, Yedioth Ahronoth)

Antisemitism in schools

‘We talk to our children about antisemitism as a fact of life’

What do you say when your kids ask why people don’t like Jews? Writer Amy Schreibman Walter provides some answers

4 min read

June 11, 2026 11:51

Amy Schreibman Walter with her children Max and Ruby.

Israeli Politics

Likud confirms Netanyahu will run for re-election after Trump voices doubts

Israelis must head to the polls by October 27, with a tight race expected between the incumbent prime minister and the joint ticket of his predecessors, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid

1 min read

June 11, 2026 11:48