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We’re a diverse group of Israelis living in the UK, watching from afar as our loved ones continue to be put at risk by Israel’s far-right…
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Board gives BBC bosses Pesach deadline to commit to tackling community concerns
The Board of Deputies has called for the BBC to commits to a series of actions in relation to concerns about its reporting of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the wellbeing of Jewish staff during a meeting with Director-General Tim…
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British charity worker injured in strike on UN facility in Gaza
A British charity worker has been injured in a strike on a UN facility in the Gaza Strip, the charity he works for has said.
The 51-year-old was among the five people injured in an explosion at a UN Office for Project Services (Unops)…
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Mr Beast’s Feastables gets kosher certification
Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Feastables, the snack brand founded by YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is now officially kosher-certified, meaning Jewish consumers can finally get in on the hype.
The brand’s chocolate…
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Jewish pensioner found dead in Manchester, woman arrested on suspicion of murder
A 70-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 84-year-old Jewish man was found dead at his home in Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have now confirmed the victim as David Berman. His body was discovered on…
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Youth Aliyah Child Rescue raises £500k for at-risk children in Israel
A charity for Israel’s most vulnerable children launched a memorial scholarship dedicated to murdered British Israeli citizen Jake Marlowe at its annual dinner in central London this week.
Youth Aliyah Child Rescue invited Michael and…
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Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
This article has been updated with an additional statement from Yeshiva University.
Yeshiva University has approved a new club for LGBTQ students, reversing a policy that it has spent years defending in court.
The school’s…
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Arielle Zuckerberg’s firm raises $181,818,181.80 to back ‘magically weird’ tech founders
A venture capital firm co-led by Arielle Zuckerberg has announced a new $181.8 million fund that will back “magically weird” tech startup founders and seek to support “life and creation.”
The number — it’s actually…
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3 more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards
Parents at three more New York City yeshivas are being told to find another school for next year as the State Education Department clamps down on schools flouting requirements for secular education instruction.
The schools will…
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Israeli chef Eran Tibi appears on Great British Menu
Did you spot Israeli chef Eran Tibi on Great British Menu this week? The owner of Kapara in Soho and Bala Baya in Shoreditch appeared alongside French chef Eve Seemann of Apricity, Jason Howard from Brixton’s Flava Centre and Jean…
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