Category: Jewish
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OPINION: Tool of mass distraction – pupils benefit from less screen time, not more
In February this year, the Conservative government published guidance for schools on prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, offering recommendations on how each school, depending on “individual contexts and needs”,… Continue Reading
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Inaugural Jewish doctors conference in Brighton
The first of its kind Jewish Doctors Conference took place over 2 days at the Brighton and Hove Jewish Community centre (BNJC) in Brighton. More than 20 UK doctors from across a range of medical specialties came together to explore approaches to… Continue Reading
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OPINION: Deradicalise Gaza or the next Sinwar will emerge from the rubble
Yahya Sinwar, the butcher of Khan Younis, is dead. The slaying of this vile tyrant is a welcome relief, not just for the millions of Israelis who remain traumatised by the events of October 7, but for those Palestinians who were forced to live… Continue Reading
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Jewish Care celebrates inspiring volunteers
The community’s largest health and social welfare charity has celebrated the incredible contribution made by some of its 3,000 dedicated volunteers. Jewish Care’s new Chairman, Marcus Sperber, recognised 23 volunteers at the Betty and Aubrey… Continue Reading
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OPINION: A force of nature – remembering Holocaust scholar Yehuda Bauer
Yehuda Bauer was one of the greatest Holocaust scholars of our time. His pursuit of truth and pioneering work led to the publication of more than 40 books and riveting, brilliantly crafted and unapologetically laconic lectures that would draw in… Continue Reading
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Israeli defence expert on the ‘echoes between 7 October and Yom Kippur War’
One of the most powerful women in Israel’s defence industry says that there are “echoes” of the 1973 Yom Kippur War in the technology failures of 7 October 2023. Dr Irit Idan, a graduate of the northern Israeli powerhouse university, the… Continue Reading
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Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98
Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, died in Jerusalem on Friday. He was 98. Bauer published dozens of books and founded numerous international… Continue Reading
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UK Islamic terror may get ‘boost’ after death of Hamas leader, ex-MI6 chief warns
Islamic terror may get a “boost” in the UK following the death of Hamas’s leader, a former head of MI6 has said. Asked if a ceasefire in the Middle East is more likely, Sir John Sawers said the situation will not change “a great… Continue Reading
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Ex-SodaStream boss offers $100,000 reward for safe return of hostages
Daniel Birnbaum, the former CEO of SodaStream, is offering a huge cash reward to anyone who delivers an Israeli hostage held in Gaza back to Israel. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Birnbaum appeals to “the good people in Gaza”… Continue Reading
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Ivanka Trump sends wishes for ‘joyful and blessed Sukkot’
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who worked as an senior advisor to her father when he served as president, posted a message for the Sukkot holiday on her Instagram account. “Wishing everyone… Continue Reading