Category: Jewish
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Tel Aviv-area school hit by Houthi missile fired from Yemen
A ballistic missile fired from Yemen severely damaged a Tel Aviv-area school early Thursday morning, in some of the most significant damage yet in an ongoing barrage from Houthi rebels based there. No children were present at… Continue Reading
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As residents start returning to Be’eri, the long process of rebuilding gathers pace
“Whenever you see Be’eri please have a picture in your mind of a human body with missing limbs. This is us now as a kibbutz. We need time to regrow our limbs or accept that our body will still live with some missing.” Those are the… Continue Reading
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OPINION: Is the RSPCA assuring abattoirs or advancing an anti-faith agenda?
Once again, the RSPCA stands exposed, not as the bastion of animal welfare it declares to be, but as an agenda-driven lobby group. Earlier this month, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published the findings of its 2024 Slaughter Sector… Continue Reading
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Teenagers sentenced for antisemitic rampage in Stamford Hill
Two teenagers who targeted Jewish women and girls in an antisemitic rampage in Stamford Hill have been sentenced. The two teenagers, who cannot be named because of their age, targeted the victims in four separate incidents over the course… Continue Reading
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The Need for Israel – Jewish News
Whether we get to visit regularly or rarely, Israel holds a special place in the hearts of Jews around the world. That’s just not because of the great beaches, fantastic hiking or delicious food. It’s because we have a profound, ancient… Continue Reading
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A secret place for artists and wine lovers
Despite being such a small country, each region of Israel has a distinct identity. The north is no exception. It is fantastically diverse, home to a wonderful selection of art, culture and food. Given the range of things on offer there,… Continue Reading
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Starmer speaks of ‘difficult year for community on so many levels’ at Downing Street reception
Keir Starmer has hosted his first Chanukah reception at Downing Street and pledged to do “everything I can” to help secure the release of the Gaza hostages and end the “torture” endured by them and their families. In a well-received… Continue Reading
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18 notable Jews who died in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back and mourn the Jewish icons who have left outsized legacies on politics, the arts, sports and everything in between. In chronological order, here is a selection of obituaries of 18 notable… Continue Reading
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Instagram sensation Zach Margolin’s releases film about isolation at Chanukah
Zach Margs (@zachmargs) is well known for his hilarious Israeli role play videos on social media, but today he is getting serious to raise awareness of just how isolating this time of year can be for Jews. A brand new video to set to the… Continue Reading
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Is this the world’s largest collection of dreidels?
Many people collect all sort of things without questioning why. The instinct to collect is rooted in the evolution of mankind – indeed, in primeval times, hunting and gathering were essential to provide for and ensure the survival of… Continue Reading