Category: Jewish

Epping’s High Street will shine bright this Chanukah after a bitter showdown over a menorah ended in victory for supporters, despite the town council’s stubborn objections. A legal deal between the district and county councils has… Continue Reading

A philanthropic initiative that launched in October 2023 has helped raise more than £43 million since the massacre on Simchat Torah last year. In one year, The Merit Spread Foundation has raised millions from donors and delivered to… Continue Reading

York Liberal Jewish Community celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special interfaith civic service attended by dignitaries from across the region.  Created in 2014, YLJC brought Jewish life back to the Yorkshire city with the… Continue Reading

Despite the challenges posed by the war in Gaza and the alarming rise in hate crimes against Jews worldwide, the story of Shiran and Rotem Shamai exemplifies Israeli and Zionist commitment to strengthening ties with Diaspora Jewry. The couple,… Continue Reading

Mizrachi UK raised more than £600k in its 36-hour fundraising campaign last weekend to support its work inspiring religious Zionism. The campaign celebrates 10 years of the organisation’s efforts to strengthen the bond between Jews in… Continue Reading

A collection of rare historical photographs is shining a festive light on extraordinary Chanukah celebrations across Israel. The beautiful black-and-white images from Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) Archive… Continue Reading

2024 has been a monumental year for Harvey Soning as he marked not one, but three major milestones. The property chief reached his 50th year in the industry, turned 80 and celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary. All in a 18,250 days’… Continue Reading

We’ve never thought of Red Riding Hood or Goldilocks as typical Jewish females; but that was before they both got a makeover. And no, we’re not talking Botox top-ups and lash extensions. The beloved characters of our childhood stories… Continue Reading

US president Joe Biden has urged the country’s Jewish leadership and supporters to “keep the faith” at his final White House Chanukkah reception. Speaking to guests he said:”“Throughout my life, rabbis, Jewish friends, and… Continue Reading

The refusal of most ultra-Orthodox men to enlist has a long history, which stems in part from preventing assimilation into Israeli society – and because of this, the dream of equality in sharing the burden of IDF service seems distant; Haredi… Continue Reading