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Rabbi resigns from FA faith group after refusal to light up Wembley Arch for Israel

Alex Goldberg has worked with the FA on faith issues for over 20 years

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The Wembley arch is seen against a blue sky ahead of the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 27, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

LONDON - MARCH 09: The nearly complete Wembley Stadium rises above local buildings on March 9, 2007 in London. The Football Association is expected to receive the keys to the GBP757 million stadium in the next few days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Israel Hamas war 2023

FA refuse plea to light up Wembley Stadium to show solidarity with Israel

By Richard Percival

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The Wembley arch is seen against a blue sky ahead of the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, north-west London on February 27, 2022. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

It's not complicated, the FA should mark this week's atrocity

By Barry Frankfurt

1 min read

'Shove that Palestinian flag up your a**!': Iranian football fans reject IRGC's attempt to rally support

Israel Hamas war 2023

'Shove that Palestinian flag up your a**!': Iranian football fans reject IRGC's attempt to rally support

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Scottish Jewish leaders welcome investigation after Nazi flag flown at Rangers match

Scottish Jewish leaders welcome investigation after Nazi flag flown at Rangers match

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Mill Hill Dons lead the pack after comeback win

Mill Hill Dons lead the pack after comeback win

By Andrew Sherwood

3 min read

Six-goal salvo marks Chigwell’s return to the Maccabi GB Southern Football League

Six-goal salvo marks Chigwell’s return to the Maccabi GB Southern Football League

By Andrew Sherwood

3 min read

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I'm joining Chelsea's Jewish Supporters Group - but only for the bagels

I’m not at all against others celebrating their Jewish identity through the club, but all I want to do is watch a great game

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September 15, 2023 16:39

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 22: A general view of fans arriving outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal 1st leg match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

Chelsea FC create Jewish supporters group, following Arsenal and Watford

The club has become the third major football team to announce a Jewish support group for fans

By Daniel Ben-David

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September 15, 2023 11:01

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 12: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea in action during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Flor Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Israel beats Belarus to stay in contention for Euro 2024

Gabi Kanichowsky scores a last minute goal to keep Israel in the competition

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September 13, 2023 10:37

Israel's midfielder #12 Gavriel Kanichowsky reacts after scoring a goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualification football match Israel v Belarus at the Bloomfield stadium in Tel Aviv on September 12, 2023. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Premier challengers bid to fell mighty Oakwood

No MGBSFL team managed to beat Oakwood within 90 minutes last season

By Andrew Sherwood

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September 8, 2023 13:29

Premier challengers bid to fell mighty Oakwood

Matt le Tissier shares post claiming Bin Laden was in Mossad and Israelis did 9/11

The former footballer has endorsed a variety of conspiratorial theories in recent years

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September 7, 2023 14:29

VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Matt Le Tissier reacts to a shot during the Pro Am for the BMW PG Championship at Wentworth on May 23, 2018 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Woody Allen defends Spanish football boss saying it was 'just a kiss'

The Jewish filmmaker argued Rubiales shouldn’t lose his job over incident with Jenni Hermoso

By Richard Percival

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September 5, 2023 11:23

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Woody Allen attends a red carpet for the movie "Coup De Chance" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 04, 2023 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Hampstead set sights on back-to-back titles

Bullish Hapoel coach makes bold prediction as we preview the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Division One season

By Andrew Sherwood

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August 31, 2023 12:38

Hampstead set sights on back-to-back titles

On the ball! Maccabi GB football clubs set their goals as big kick-off looms

Maccabi GB Southern Football League Division Two sides assess their chances for the forthcoming season

By Andrew Sherwood

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August 24, 2023 13:17

On the ball! Maccabi GB football clubs set their goals as big kick-off looms

Tottenham Hotspur chairman faces antisemitic abuse over Harry Kane transfer

Daniel Levy has been targeted over his hardball negotiation tactics

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August 11, 2023 17:00

Tottenham Hotspur chairman faces antisemitic abuse over Harry Kane transfer

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