IsraelGuardian admits using photo of ancient synagogue to illustrate ‘Israeli suppression’ of Palestinian historyThe paper has now swapped the picture for one of an early Islamic site on the other side of the countryBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
By Vernon BogdanorThe weekly protests remind everyone why a Jewish state is necessarySince October 7, we’ve been reminded that Israeli is a haven from antisemitism elsewhere7 min read
SynagoguesThe Israeli flag ought to be displayed in our synagoguesLeading rabbis have seen religious significance in the symbol of the Jewish stateBy Simon Eder3 min read
HistorySynagogues fear ‘devastating’ tax bill for next financial yearFailure to renew a VAT exemption scheme for historic synagogues would hit community projectsBy Daniel Ben-David4 min read
Bevis MarksAngela Rayner steps in over plan to build skyscraper next to Bevis Marks shulThe deputy PM will assess the planning application ahead of committee meeting next monthBy Daniel Ben-David2 min read
WomenGoodbye to the ladies’ galleryA standard feature of mainstream Orthodox synagogues is being consigned to history as the demand grows for greater inclusion of womenBy Simon Rocker4 min read
Jewish historyWhy Merthyr Tydfil is rallying behind its once-abandoned synagogueA grand old shul is being redeveloped as a cultural centre for the whole of this south Wales communityBy Gaby Koppel5 min read
