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local elections

Antisemitism allegations are a ‘badge of honour’, says Bradford independent candidate who made ‘revolting’ anti-Jewish posts

Sharat Hussain pledges to give half of his salary to pro-Palestine causes

1 min read

May 6, 2026 15:11

Sharat Hussain has posted antisemitic content (Image: (left - X/SharatHussain) (middle-top - Instagram/s114rat) (right - Instagram/s114rat) (middle-bottom - Who Can I Vote For?))

Gaza

Gazan photographer behind ‘starving’ boy picture wins Pulitzer Prize

Saher Alghorra received the prestigious award for a series on the Gaza War, which the Pulitzer committee described as ‘haunting’

1 min read

May 6, 2026 14:15

Photographer Saher Alghorra (Credit: Instagram)

Conservative Party

Exclusive: Shadow home secretary calls for Nakba Day protest ban

‘There’s no doubt that, given the recent antisemitic attacks, this year’s march should be banned,’ Chris Philp told the JC

2 min read

May 6, 2026 13:25

An image from last year's Nakba protests (Credit: X/@habibi_uk)

Sir Ed Davey

Exclusive: Pro-Palestine protests have been ‘hijacked’ by those wanting to spread hate, says Lib Dem leader

Sir Ed Davey spoke at Western Marble Arch Synagogue about ‘the root cause of antisemitism’ and what needs to be done to tackle it

1 min read

May 6, 2026 13:14

Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, speaks during a visit to Western Marble Arch Synagogue in Central London, on May 05, 2026 (Getty Images)

In today’s Democratic Party, calling Israel a genocidal pariah is a vote winner

Hence the overwhelming partisan support for Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, who repeatedly dabbles in such accusations and had a tattoo on his chest that eerily resembled the SS head and skull symbol

4 min read

May 6, 2026 13:10

Former US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (Image: Getty)

ICC

Karim Khan's Oxford address goes ahead despite feminist society protest

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court continued to protest his innocence amid a UN investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against him

4 min read

May 6, 2026 12:55

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan addresses the Oxford Union on May 5, 2026

Belonging Matters

Voices from the Belonging Matters conference

The JC spoke to attendees at the conference which explored neurodiversity and inclusion in the Jewish community

2 min read

May 6, 2026 12:39

Ben Horn and Isobel Aptaker - Isobel is an employee of 2econd Chance (Photo: Ben Conway)

Golders Green stabbing

JK Rowling, Tom Holland and Boy George: the allies rallying around the Jewish community with strength and love

Celebrities, cultural icons and ordinary Brits have voiced support in the wake of the Golders Green attack

3 min read

May 6, 2026 12:22

Tom Holland, JK Rowling and Boy George (Images: Getty)

Paperweight

Paperweight officially puts down roots in Manchester

Its presence will allow the charity to ‘provide more consistent, accessible, and personal support to those who need it most’

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May 6, 2026 12:22

Paperweight officially puts down roots in Manchester

Leeds UHC

Rabbi Alby Chait to leave Leeds pulpit

He joined United Hebrew Congregation as a teenager and rose to become its senior rabbi

2 min read

May 6, 2026 12:18

Rabbi Alby Chait of Leeds, whose online broadcasts were a lockdown hit

Belonging Matters

‘Lawyers and doctors are not the only mark of success’ says Jewish education philanthropist

Pam Goldsmith from the Wohl Legacy was speaking at the Belonging Matters conference

3 min read

May 6, 2026 12:10

Belonging Matters (l-r): Pam Goldsmith, Deborah Gundle, Debbie Fox, Ahmir Lerner and Leora Wilson (Photo: Leivi Saltman)

Letter from Jerusalem

Some Israelis fear Britain is finished – others plead: ‘Get your head out of the sand’

Amid shock over the Golders Green attack, Jerusalem officials and UK expats warn what must come next to defeat extremism

5 min read

May 6, 2026 12:07

Some Israelis fear Britain is finished – others plead: ‘Get your head out of the sand’

If this marks a genuine turning point, Britain and its Jewish community can yet forge a different future

The Prime Minister’s summit urging all of society to confront antisemitism, alongside new measures targeting the sectors where it has been too often tolerated, such as the arts and academia, was an important step in the right direction

3 min read

May 6, 2026 11:59