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Shabbat times for the week

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November 3, 2023 11:17

Two lit shabbat candles in silver candlesticks

Sidrah

Vayera

“Abraham gave his newborn son, whom Sarah had borne him, the name of Isaac” Genesis 21:3

1 min read

November 3, 2023 10:34

A torah (Hebrew scripture) reading. The "yod" - a hand-shaped silver pointer - is used by the reader to mark his or her place in the text.

Judaism books

Abraham the activist, who challenged God

What made Abraham stand out? Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg profiles the patriarch in an extract from his new book

3 min read

November 3, 2023 10:18

Abraham the activist, who challenged God

USA

University president promises protection for Hamas-supporting students

Columbia University administration pledges to pay for 'privacy experts' to safeguard the identities of activists

1 min read

November 3, 2023 09:48

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 12: Columbia students participate in a rally in support of Palestine at the university on October 12, 2023 in New York City. A counter rally in support of Israel was also held by students across the lawn. Across the country and around the world, people are holding rallies and vigils for both Palestinians and Israeli's following last weekends attack by Hamas. The attack, which killed over 1000 Israeli's, has resulted in a bombardment of Gaza by the Israeli military. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Cake

Recipe: Halva cake with blueberry compote

A deliciously different combination that will go down a treat at teatime

November 2, 2023 19:00

Cook time: 45 minutes

(C) Blake Ezra Photography 2023 Not to be reproduced without written permission. @BlakeEzraPhoto info@blakeezraphotography.com

Israeli food

Cook these recipes to feed Israel

Ilana Epstein explains why her love of food inspired her to produce a fundraising cookbook

1 min read

November 2, 2023 18:30

USA

Kamala Harris unveils anti-Islamophobia push as antisemitism soars

The US vice president announced the ‘first ever US National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia’ on Wednesday

1 min read

November 2, 2023 16:55

US Vice President Kamala Harris smiles as she speaks with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) inside 10 Downing Street, in London, on November 1, 2023. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

To be young in Israel was to be free and optimistic — before October 7

The world has changed and we will never forget what happened

2 min read

November 2, 2023 16:17

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - JULY 12: (Israel out) Israeli Youths Celebrate Summer At Silent Disco party on July 12, 2011 in Tel Aviv, Israel. In order to prevent excess noise from bothering others within the surrounding neighborhood, youth wear headphones synchronized to the music while dancing amongst one another. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

Jewish Care

Jewish Care announces merger with mental health charity Jami

The integration will maintain the Jami brand and will ensure services are secured for the future

2 min read

November 2, 2023 16:10

Directors of Jewish Care, by Blake Ezra Photography

Israel Hamas war 2023

Government urged to deploy military over 'million-man' Palestine march on Remembrance Day

MP raises fears that the police will be unable to 'properly handle the situation'

1 min read

November 2, 2023 16:07

Government urged to deploy military over 'million-man' Palestine march on Remembrance Day

Israel Hamas war 2023

Jewish students face death threats as academics back intifada

Undergraduate attacked in Aberdeen four days after October 7 as universities become hotbeds for antisemitism

3 min read

November 2, 2023 15:47

Pro-Palestine demonstrators hold placards as they gather to march in central London on May 22, 2021. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Mental health

Why Britain's strictly Orthodox Jews are embracing psychotherapy

Secular colleges training therapists are now welcoming increasing numbers from the Orthodox community as taboos over counselling subside

6 min read

November 2, 2023 15:27

Why Britain's strictly Orthodox Jews are embracing psychotherapy

Antisemitism

Weiner Holocaust Library in London targeted in act that 'could only make sense to antisemites'

'To use ignorance as a weapon against an institution of learning is stupid and wrong,' said library director Dr Toby Simpson

1 min read

November 2, 2023 15:22

Weiner Holocaust Library in London targeted in act that 'could only make sense to antisemites'

The past few weeks have shown yet again that tackling antisemitism must start with education

Something is very broken within our society when establishments designed to educate have become hotbeds of hatred

2 min read

November 2, 2023 14:53

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 22: People take part in a Pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli Embassy on May 22, 2021 in London, England. Rallies in support of the Palestinian people have taken place across the globe during the recent eleven days of conflict between Israel and Palestine. Egypt brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the two main Palestinian armed groups in Gaza. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Ivy League sinks further into the moral mire over Israel

Antisemitism is rife on prestigious university campuses - but the academic authorities are more concerned about pronouns

2 min read

November 2, 2023 14:44

Ivy League sinks further into the moral mire over Israel

The sad streets of Sderot are deserted but the politicians never stop

Politics is officially on hold but the blame for the failures of October 7 will remain long after residents return

4 min read

November 2, 2023 14:09

Israeli bomb squad team inspect the scene of a rocket hit , fired by Hamas from Gaza, in the Southern city of Sderot on October 21, 2023. Photo by Gili Yaari/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מלחמת חרבות ברזל מלחמה עזה חמס טילים שדרות דרום עוטף עזה פגיעה נפילה חבלן חבלני משטרה

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