Category: Jewish
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Brian Epstein’s Merseybeat hit composed in Golders Green
Though The Beatles were the first band Brian Epstein ever managed, it was Gerry and The Pacemakers who delivered his first UK number one. Best of all the Mersey Beat hit, How Do You Do It? was written in Golders Green.That was where… Continue Reading
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A Holocaust exhibit — and Jewish staffer — are involved in a controversy over the National Archives
In early 2017, a Jewish government employee and former Democratic congressional aide named Ellis Brachman shared a Facebook post featuring a short BBC interview with a Holocaust survivor. Brachman shared the post one day after… Continue Reading
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Jill Stein’s picks antisemitic VP candidate
Independent presidential candidate Jill Stein chose Prof. Rudolph “Butch” Ware as her running mate in her bid for the White House. Stein who heads the Green Party has little to no chance of winning but could tip the scales since the race between… Continue Reading
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Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates
Sid Rosenberg was anxious, despite his decades speaking to the public, as he prepared to take the stage at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday. “I was nervous, 100%, when I was about halfway down the red… Continue Reading
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California law against special education funding for religious schools violates constitution, court rules
As Orthodox Jews, Chaya and Jonathan Loffman were deeply committed to having their 3-year-old son educated at a religious school. But when he was diagnosed with autism, they discovered that California law bars religious schools… Continue Reading
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‘Dead and suffering Israelis brightens the day’
The NHS and General Medical Council are being urged to investigate amid growing concern about anti-Israel social media posts by health workers – as Jewish News revealed another shocking case. Kingston Hospital says it has “taken action”… Continue Reading
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Leap of faith: What we can learn from Cable Street
On 7 October of this year, the Progressive Jewish communities of Essex and East London united together for a commemoration service. One of the most challenging parts of the event was reflecting on how our Jewish identity has become more… Continue Reading
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Making sense of the sedra: Noach
For over a year, hundreds of people have gathered every Friday morning, in all weathers, to call for the release of the hostages held in Gaza. Organised by a small but dedicated group of volunteers, the vigils are held at The Boulevard in… Continue Reading
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Tsitsit: what to see at the Jewish Fringe Festival and why it’s more important than ever
Now in its fourth year, Tsitsit – the Jewish Fringe Festival – has an important role to play. Not only is it an essential platform to stage the work of Jewish performers, it is also a much-needed lifeline to support Jewish creatives…. Continue Reading
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New book on cartoons related to Britain, Israel and Palestine tells us much about our own history
Sometimes the great political cartoonists can sum up, in one pithy drawing and caption, the smartest commentary on the issue of the day. Often such cartoons are funny — just as often they are savage — getting to the essence of a… Continue Reading