Judaism

We give thanks for Her Majesty’s exemplary life

The Chief Rabbi pays tribute to Her Majesty, who, for 70 remarkable years, was an exemplary figurehead for our country and champion of the finest values of our society

By Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

1 min read

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Queen Elizabeth II attends the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington Station on May 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Royal Family

Anglo-Jewry embraces a familiar King

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

6 min read

The prophet Geremia. Mosaic work on the facade of papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the wall in Rome.â€¨http://www.massimomerlini.it/is/rome.jpgâ€¨http://www.massimomerlini.it/is/romebynight.jpgâ€¨http://www.massimomerlini.it/is/vatican.jpg

By David Aberbach

Salman Rushdie and the Jewish tradition of literary dissidents

5 min read

Ukraine

Ukrainian embassy in Israel has again warned against Chasidic pilgrimage to Uman this Rosh Hashanah

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

Delicious vegetarian pizza with champignon mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, peppers and black olives, isolated on white background

By Josh Howie

The Howie Bunch: The kindness of my keto mentor

3 min read

Judaism

The lawyer who wants to help free our minds

By Simon Rocker

4 min read

Family

Baby, I loved your big day

By Jennifer Lipman

2 min read

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The rise and rise of 'Jew-ish' weddings

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash aren't the only mixed-faith couple to opt for a chupah

By Gaby Wine

5 min read

August 18, 2022 12:58

Rabbi Lisa Barrett at the marriage of Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash (Photo: Chelsea White)

By Jonathan Boyd

The identikit Jewish household doesn’t exist

Tradition prizes coupledom, but lifelong singletons are just as much a part of the community

2 min read

August 11, 2022 14:43

The identikit Jewish household doesn’t exist

Rabbi Romain says he'll keep his shul doors open so needy can stay warm

Maidenhead rabbi offers the reassurance as the economic and energy crisis bites

By Georgia L Gilholy

2 min read

August 11, 2022 12:41

Rabbi Romain says he'll keep his shul doors open so needy can stay warm

Rabbis who quit Unite over antisemitism stance switch to new union

GMB general secretary Gary Smith said 'antisemitism will be dealt with like any other form of racism'

By Felix Pope

2 min read

August 10, 2022 11:04

Rabbis who quit Unite over antisemitism stance switch to new union

Bad Jews theatre review: A slow return for an excellent comedy

There are pauses long enough to pitch a tent in this production of Josh Harmon’s excellent play

By John Nathan

2 min read

July 28, 2022 10:35

BAD JEWS PRODUCTION PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE ARTS THEATRE, ON 14TH JULY 2022 - LONDON

Obituary: Leonie Lewis MBE

An inspiring community leader who opened up the dance circle of Jewish life and drew others in

By Nicky Goldman

4 min read

July 21, 2022 15:53

Old Truths and New Clichés book review: Essays by Isaac Bashevis Singer - The universal mamaloshen

The essays in this volume may not match Singer’s fiction at its best, but they provide an invaluable supplement to our understanding of this extraordinary writer’s vision

By Alun David

2 min read

July 21, 2022 15:37