In a new series for every issue during 2016, we look back at events that took place in the same week over the JC's 175-year history.
February 11 1916:
The JC responded to paper shortages during the First World War by ditching its traditional cover and reducing the number of pages. In explaining the move, the then editor Leopold Greenberg expressed the belief that “our readers will accept the unavoidable” at a time of national sacrifice.
February 3 1956:
In growing tension in Egypt, 15 Jews were denied citizenship and had their property confiscated for having Zionist sympathies.
Later in the year, Israel and Egypt were at war after Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser seized control of the Suez Canal.
February 9 1990:
In the UK, students had to ask for grants to attend the Board of Deputies anniversary luncheon with guest of honour, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The £50 per head event was deemed “too dear” for “poor students”.
Union of Jewish Students chairman Jon Mendelsohn said UJS was asking for help for its deputies because, “I don’t know any student who can afford 50 quid for lunch.”