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Art

The Jewish artists who weave magic versions of women

Their stunning work stands out at an exhibition exploring the female role in society and art

3 min read

October 6, 2023 17:09

The Jewish artists who weave magic versions of women

Beauty

Exploring the world of mermaid beauty

The beauty industry is in thrall to sea sirens and these mythical creatures have surprising links with our tribe

2 min read

October 6, 2023 17:02

Wide picture of a dreaming mermaid against waterfall background

Film

The Camera of Dr Morris: A film made entirely from home movies

It features a family who moved from Birmingham to the Gulf of Aqaba

3 min read

October 6, 2023 16:56

The Camera of Dr Morris: A film made entirely from home movies

Fashion

How to add colour to your wardrobe this autumn season

There's a big palette to choose from

1 min read

October 6, 2023 16:26

How to add colour to your wardrobe this autumn season

Hitler

Nazis, Islamic Antisemitism and the Middle East review: When, how and why the Mufti met Hitler

German academic Mattihas Kuntzel's book offers an enlightening insight on the Nazi influence on Middle East politics

2 min read

October 6, 2023 16:12

Der Grossmufti von Palästina vom Führer empfangen. Der Führer empfing in Gegenwart des Reichsministers des Auswärtigen von Ribbentrop den Grossmufti von Palästina, Sayid Amin al Husseini, zu einer herzlichen und für die Zukunft der arabischen Länder bedeutungsvollen Unterredung. 9.12.41 Presse Hoffmann

Books

Ms. Demeanor review: It’s not all fluff in this arresting tale of neighbours

Elinor Lipman’s latest novel is an entertaining caper with some serious points on misogyny, loneliness and issues facing single women

1 min read

October 6, 2023 15:47

Ms. Demeanor review: It’s not all fluff in this arresting tale of neighbours

Shemini Artzeret

Shemini Atzeret — the festival that’s a paradox

Rabbi Jeremy Lawrence on the ‘Charlie Brown’ day which gives us a chance to think about change

3 min read

October 6, 2023 15:38

green maize field in front of dramatic clouds and rain

Yom Kippur War

Yom Kippur War 50 years on: Veteran says Israeli soldiers were unprepared for conflict

Selwyn Cainer said he hadn’t even completed tank training

2 min read

October 6, 2023 15:20

Yom Kippur War 50 years on: Veteran says Israeli soldiers were unprepared for conflict

Crime

Jews account for 17% of religious hate crime victims despite making up 0.5% of the population

New figures show 'anti-Jewish hate crime is still far too high both as an absolute number and relative to the size of our community', said Dave Rich of the CST

1 min read

October 6, 2023 15:07

LONDON - JUNE 16: A cemetary caretaker inspects the damage caused by vandals in the East Ham Jewish cemetery, June 16, 2005, in London, England. Anti-Semitic vandals desecrated gravestones and a small number have had Swastikas and slang names sprayed on them. (Photo by Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

Michael Gove's BDS bill is expected to be approved with no ‘fundamental changes’, Tory sources say

4 min read

October 6, 2023 15:04

Lets hope the Conservatives outlaw Israel boycotts by the end of 2023

Music

Esther Abrami: the violinist taking TikTok by storm

The musician has built a huge social media following in her quest to make classical music accessible to a younger and more diverse audience

5 min read

October 6, 2023 14:05

Esther Abrami: the violinist taking TikTok by storm

Yom Kippur War

'Spirit of solidarity' saved Israel during Yom Kippur War, says Ehud Barak

The former Israeli PM recalls his experiences as a tank commander on the 50th anniversary of the 1973 conflict

8 min read

October 6, 2023 13:35

'Spirit of solidarity' saved Israel during Yom Kippur War, says Ehud Barak

Labour Party

New Labour MP Michael Shanks reveals he quit party in protest at Corbyn antisemitism failure

Shanks, who won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, said he left Labour at the time because 'it became difficult to look my Jewish friends in the eye'

3 min read

October 6, 2023 13:07