Category: Jewish
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Rabbinic couple removed from role as university chaplains over anti-Palestinian posts
A rabbinic couple hired to support Jewish students at universities across Yorkshire have been removed from their roles after historic social media posts including a call for “biblical punishment” for Palestinians were uncovered. Rabbi… Continue Reading
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‘A new reality’: three academics discuss 7 October and its aftermath
At a discussion on the anniversary of 7 October three Jewish academics held a discussion at JW3 in London on the Hamas attacks and their aftermath, While it could not offer comfort or catharsis, the hope was to bring clarity, said Dr Linda… Continue Reading
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US to send troops to Israel to protect against Iranian attack
American troops will be stationed in Israel for the first time since 7 October 2023, as the country prepares for ongoing conflict with Iran. The announcement that U.S. personnel would arrive came on the same day that a Hezbollah drone strike on… Continue Reading
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US to send troops to Israel as Hezbollah ramps up its attack
American troops will be stationed in Israel for the first time since Oct. 7, 2023, as the country prepares for ongoing conflict with Iran. The announcement that U.S. personnel would arrive came shortly before a Hezbollah drone… Continue Reading
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Historic Prague synagogue used on Yom Kippur for the first time since the Holocaust
For the first time since World War II, one of Prague’s most historic synagogues has held a Jewish worship service. Kol Nidre, the introductory service of Yom Kippur, took place in the Klausen Synagogue on Friday night, ending… Continue Reading
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Simon Sebag Montefiore warns we are witnessing ‘the end of the taboo on antisemitism’
Acclaimed author Simon Sebag Montefiore has warned we are witnessing “the end of the taboo on antisemitism” that emerged in the aftermath of the Second World War and which now needs to be “fought for again.” In a compelling interview on… Continue Reading
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Hendon Golf Club targeted with vile Jew-hate
Sand bunkers at Hendon Golf Club have been daubed with vile antisemitic slurs including “f*** the Jews”, “Heil Hitler” and a Nazi swastika symbol. The symbols and words were discovered last Friday morning at the north London club which… Continue Reading
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Understanding Brian Epstein – Jewish News
“It’s to play Brian Epstein, I’m sure you know who that is,” my agent Alex says down the phone. “Uh, yeah, I think so,” I say, stalling. Not easily duped, but ever gracious, she says: “You know, The Beatles’ manager. It’s a… Continue Reading
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Finally a movie about The Beatles manager
Brian Samuel Epstein was born on 19 September 1934 in Liverpool on Yom Kippur. That he arrived on the Day of Atonement was not lost on the manwho managed The Beatles as he felt he was born guilty. What Brian Epstein believed and did has been my… Continue Reading
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The Jewish Sport Report: Where did Sandy Koufax go on Yom Kippur when he didn’t pitch? An investigation.
This article was sent as a newsletter. Sign up for our weekly Jewish sports newsletter here. Hello and Shana Tova! Yom Kippur begins tonight, which means I am contractually obligated to write about Sandy Koufax today. But… Continue Reading