Category: Jewish
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Chipping Barnet MP prasises community’s warmth in maiden Commons speech
Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson had finally delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons where he praised the “warmth” shown to be him in the constituency by Jewish voters. Tomlinson has previously raised the plight of the Gaza… Continue Reading
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Jenrick and Badenoch launch renewed attacks on Labour government’s stance on Israel
Tory Party leadership contenders Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have renewed their attacks on the government’s stance on Israel in two hard-hitting letters sent to the Conservative Friends of Israel organisation. In comments that… Continue Reading
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UK government would consider further action on arms licenses if Israel bans UNRWA
The UK government would consider taking action against Israel, including further suspension of arms sales licenses, if the Knesset decision to prevent the Palestinian aid agency UNRWA operating is implemented, a minister has… Continue Reading
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For women using IVF to screen embryos for genetic diseases, these peers can offer support
In March 2020, around the time B. and her husband started planning to have children, they learned they each carried genetic mutations with significantly elevated risks for a variety of cancers. BRCA genetic mutations, which are… Continue Reading
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Paul Mendes-Flohr, Israeli-American authority on Martin Buber, dies at 83
Paul Mendes-Flohr was introduced to the writings of the German-Jewish scholar and philosopher Martin Buber when he was 18 and volunteering on a kibbutz in Israel. “Of course, I didn’t understand a word,” Mendes-Flohr told… Continue Reading
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‘While our men serve in the war, Haredi’s insist on ditching draft’
After more than a year since the outbreak of war, and the call of of hundreds and thousands in the IDF reserves, women in the Religious-Zionist sector of the population, have joined the call to demand that the Ultra-Orthodox do their part and… Continue Reading
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London has become a top destination of choice for Israeli companies
An increasing number of Israeli companies are turning to the London Stock Exchange as their gateway to international investors. says Michal Freeman-Shor, Head of Primary Markets Israel at the LSE. There are now 22 Israeli-related companies… Continue Reading
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Reform Jewish conversions up in Israel, data shows
More people in Israel have chosen to undergo conversions to Judaism in the Reform movement, and increasingly so after the Hamas massacre of October 7 last year. The Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that conversions conducted by the Reform movement… Continue Reading
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Increased demand in breast cancer support over past year
Chai Cancer Care has reported a rise in the number of people it is supporting following a breast cancer diagnosis. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the charity has released new figures to highlight the need for increased… Continue Reading
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OPINION: When Harry met Zigi – a tale of two grandfathers
I had another grandfather, one without a Wikipedia page. Harry, my father’s father, died at the end of October 2004. It was my first month at university and, as an English student, I was afforded the luxury of sleeping until noon most… Continue Reading