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Ruins of one of the world's oldest synagogues found in Russia

Archaeologists found traces of the synagogue’s foundations and walls, in addition to marble menorahs

By Richard Percival

1 min read

Ruins of one of the world's oldest synagogues found in Russia

Picture taken on January 8, 2023 shows Hungarian-Israeli retired Olympic and world champion artistic gymnast and coach Agnes Keleti posing for a picture as she prepares for her 102nd birthday in her flat in Budapest, Hungary. - Agnes Keleti, a survivor of the Holocaust, was born on January 9, 1921, immigrated to Israel in the 1950ies and returned to Hungary in 2015. During her career as a gymnast, she won 10 Olympic medals in Helsinki (1952) and in Melbourne (1956) and is considered to be the world's oldest living Olympic athlete. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP) (Photo by ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP via Getty Images)

Genealogy

Extraordinary life of Olympic champion Agnes Keleti told at Jewish family history conference

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Close up image depicting the Jewish religious symbol of the star of David inside a synagogue. The star is in silhouette, while in the background stained glass windows are blurred out of focus. Horizontal colour image with copy space.

By Rob Rinder

Why I’m so proud to be Jewish, in good times and bad

3 min read

New York

Back to the Borscht Belt! Celebrating the golden era of Jewish vacationland in the Catskills

By Francine White

7 min read

By Tanya Gold

When is a Jew not a Jew? When they are German and Gentile

3 min read

A modern Jewish American family celebrates Passover together. The youngest person at the seder, a little boy, is asking the Four Questions (Mah Nishtanah). These questions provide the impetus for telling why this night is different from all other nights.

Jewish history

How Jews can learn about their roots from hundreds of genealogists

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Women’s learning is no longer lonely territory

By Rebbetzin Lauren Levin

Women’s learning is no longer lonely territory

2 min read

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By Howard Jacobson

Jews playing cricket? Now you’re really creasing me up

Jokes aside, the sport, by its very nature, has plenty of appeal for Jews, as an exhibition at Lord's shows

5 min read

July 6, 2023 10:53

Jewish Community and cricket drinks event

Urgent plea to save Jewish refugee's famous ‘Leaning Woman’ sculpture

Much controversy surrounded the work, which was described as a 'modern monstrosity' and 'an insult to women'

By Richard Percival

1 min read

July 4, 2023 13:28

Urgent plea to save Jewish refugee's famous ‘Leaning Woman’ sculpture

150-year-old JC found in time capsule at Jewish museum synagogue

It was discovered stashed inside a wall three years ago. Now it has finally given up its secrets.

By Tash Mosheim

1 min read

June 12, 2023 09:52

150-year-old JC found in time capsule at Jewish museum synagogue

Closure of London's Jewish Museum ‘leaves Jews at risk of being stereotyped’

The UK's foremost historian joins dozens of other prominent figures in calling for a Westminster Holocaust Memorial to be combined with a new Jewish Museum

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

June 8, 2023 09:12

Programme Name: Story of the Jews - TX: n/a - Episode: n/a (No. 3) - Embargoed for publication until: n/a - Picture Shows: Berlin Holocaust Memorial Simon Schama - (C) Oxford Film and Television - Photographer: Tim Kirby

Polish city criticised after holding foam party on Jewish cemetery

The site is an important Charedi pilgrimage site and is estimated to have hundreds of dead bodies

By JC Reporter

1 min read

June 7, 2023 09:06

Polish city criticised after holding foam party on Jewish cemetery

London’s Jewish Museum to close indefinitely amid massive losses

The institution hopes to sell its current Camden home to fund move to more suitable location in central London

By David Rose

2 min read

June 1, 2023 11:00

London’s Jewish Museum to close indefinitely amid massive losses

Taking Notes: Welcome to my Eden and thank you to Ezra

On the happy occasion of my granddaughter's birth, I couldn't have been more grateful to this wonderful charity

By Emma Shevah

2 min read

May 24, 2023 13:41

Taking Notes: Welcome to my Eden and thank you to Ezra

Furious heckling greets German minister at Jewish music contest

Claudia Roth was met with an onslaught of boos in Frankfurt

By Rob Hyde

2 min read

May 24, 2023 11:48

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 22: Claudia Roth attends the "Roter Himmel" (Afire) premiere during the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 22, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images)

Special awards for multi-million-pound redevelopment of Jewish museum

The redevelopment of the Manchester Jewish Museum lasted two years

By JC Reporter

1 min read

May 22, 2023 15:34

Special awards for multi-million-pound redevelopment of Jewish museum

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Jewish history

Ruins of one of the world's oldest synagogues found in Russia

Extraordinary life of Olympic champion Agnes Keleti told at Jewish family history conference

Why I’m so proud to be Jewish, in good times and bad

Back to the Borscht Belt! Celebrating the golden era of Jewish vacationland in the Catskills

When is a Jew not a Jew? When they are German and Gentile

How Jews can learn about their roots from hundreds of genealogists

Women’s learning is no longer lonely territory

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