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‘I can no longer look at the October 7 photo of Shiri and the children’
The uncle of Yaden Bibas speaks to the JC about his agony since October 7
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Uncle of Kfir Bibas breaks down as he speaks about his family held hostage in Gaza
The delegation from Israel is in London this week nearly 300 days after their loved ones were captured by Hamas terrorists
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My Voice project to tell the stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees in London
The initiative has already seen the publication of over 40 memoirs
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Huge mural of London Jewish life unveiled at JW3
The artwork at JW3 is full of famous Jewish faces and places
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Artist makes Jewish history on the walls of JW3
Leon Fenster speaks to the JC about what inspired his eye-popping mural, which is being unveiled this week
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Artists unlock creativity in support of hostages
Renowned artists from all over the world have each decorated a padlock for the Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3
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Michael Gove: When Jews are under threat, all of our freedoms are threatened
During a speech at JW3 on Tuesday, Gove condemned pro-Palestinian march organisers for not doing more to prevent symbols of anti-Jewish hate on the streets of London
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BBC presenter talks about ‘powerful Jewish lobby’ live on radio
Corporation apologises after presenter accused of using ‘age-old anti-Jewish tropes’ during discussion about mayoral hustings
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Empty seder table at Westminster to represent plight of Israeli hostages
Passover table with 133 empty seats in London for the hostages still in Gaza captivity
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Strike a note for the hostages at JW3 yellow piano
‘You are not alone’ piano installation invites musicians to play in honour of the hostages
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Elizabeth McCracken wins this year’s Wingate Literary Prize
The annual prize is awarded to the best book ‘to translate the idea of Jewishness to the general reader’
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Leaders in entertainment convene for JW3 fundraiser
Titans of culture share their insights during business breakfast to raise funds for the Jewish community centre
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JW3 bridge adorned with ‘love locks’ to remember hostages still held in Gaza
People around the world are encouraged to send signed padlocks to JW3 to be attached to the walkway
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Jewish Museum enters new partnership with JW3
After closing its London exhibition site in summer, the educational body is now working as a ‘museum without walls’
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Empty Shabbat Table set for hostages at JW3
A relative of a hostage and the Chief Rabbi visited the installation
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'Israel is fighting for civilisation' says Melanie Phillips
Speaking at JW3 event with Tanya Gold, Jonathan Freedland and Howard Jacobson, Phillips said everyone in Israel was touched by the tragedy
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