Category: Jewish
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‘A religious and moral duty
Religious Zionist rabbis publish a letter urging the government to pursue a deal to bring back the hostages: ‘Israel stands in a position of significant strength, which allows it to bear the painful costs necessary to bring home our brothers and… Continue Reading
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Hot Rabbis aren’t enough for this Jewish sitcom writer
The original headline for this opus was A Year in the Life of Hit Comedy Hapless. Hit comedy, my tuchus, as the Ashkenazim say. The year 2024 started off positively. British Airways, who initially refused to show Hapless because it… Continue Reading
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Netanyahu visits IDF soldiers in Syria as rebel leaders call for Israelis to exit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered Syria on Tuesday, visiting Israeli troops who have been stationed there since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime earlier this month. His visit came as leaders of the rebel… Continue Reading
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I’ve never fought harder for my community
Being vertically challenged (5ft 2in) is seldom an issue unless I’m at the back of a standing-only concert or crowded lift. Both can be handled with dignity and even top shelves in supermarkets are conquerable, but walking beside a… Continue Reading
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London venue cancels Chasidic singer over ‘security concerns’
A London venue has cancelled a concert by a Chasidic singer over ‘security concerns’. Tickets to see Benny Friedman at the Clapham Grand Victorian music hall in south London went on sale on Sunday, only for the venue to cancel the… Continue Reading
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John McDonnell defends Palestine Action activists during Westminster debate
Veteran left-winger John McDonnell has appeared to speak in support of the actions of hardcore anti-Israel group Palestine Action during a Westminister debate. Speaking in favour of a petition calling for an arms embargo on Israel,… Continue Reading
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Tony Greenstein charged with terror offence
Infamous anti-Zionist activist Tony Greenstein has been charged with a terrorism offence after expressing support for Hamas online. Cops confirmed that Greenstein, 70, has been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 by the Crown Prosecution… Continue Reading
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Hasidic music star’s UK concert canceled over ‘security concerns’
A highly anticipated UK concert by Jewish-American Hassidic singer Benzion “Benny” Friedman was canceled, with the venue citing “security concerns” as the reason. The “Am Yisrael Chai” tour, organized by ACM Events, had been in the works… Continue Reading
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Parental eruv stance could cost children school place in strictly-Orthodox split
A new split has emerged in the strictly-Orthodox community in north-west London over the newly-approved Golders Green eruv. Details of the split – a difference of opinion between the Union of Orthodox Synagogues (UOHC) and the Federation… Continue Reading
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Jami rebrands young person’s service after philanthropic donation
Jami’s Children and Young Person’s Service is being renamed in recognition of a significant philanthropic donation from the Dangoor family. The provision will now be called The Dangoor Children and Young Person’s Service as a… Continue Reading