Category: Jewish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When flying to Israel I am struck by the balloons festooning the ceiling at Ben Gurion airport arrivals hall, evoking the sheer joy of welcoming a loved one into the folds of an embrace; homecoming often goes hand in hand with a feeling of… Continue Reading

Feeling alone isn’t easy. I say “feeling” alone because some people are at their most lonely among others, while others are physically on their own. This time of year can often be challenging, not because most of us are in the throes… Continue Reading

Salvador Dalí may be best known for his surrealist masterpieces like The Persistence of Memory and The Elephants. But the Spanish artist also created a suite of paintings to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of the State of… Continue Reading