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Cannon at the rally in Trafalgar Square (Image: Florit Shoihet)

By Florit Shoihet

Opinion: No one asks antizionist Jews hard questions. So I did

4 min read

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips leave their wedding ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire on June 6, 2026 (PA)

Royal Family

Revealed: The Jewish story behind the latest royal wedding

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski proudly shows off T-shirt promoting convicted terrorist

Green leader wore £45 football shirt calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti, who was convicted in Israel for his part in attacks killing five civilians

By Jane Prinsley

2 min read

A general view of Birmingham Crown Court on October 17, 2024 (Getty Images)

Court and Crime

‘I had very good income’ before court case, says Palestine activist who rammed Land Rover into factory

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Palestinian Authority

UK sends extra £10 million to Palestinian Authority despite lack of progress on reforms

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a speech during the Global Partnership Conference on May 19, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel

Government imposes new sanctions on ‘networks enabling settler violence’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

World Cup 2026: Jewish England fans pray for victory at the Western Wall

Nearly 100 celebrities call on judge to drop ‘terror connection’ in Palestine Action sentencing

Wizz Air suspends flights to Israel

Only ‘ignorance or stupidity’ will prevent Iran peace deal, claims Trump

Police will not investigate activist’s anti-Israel rant at Dame Helen Mirren

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Los Angeles

Big Brother star threatened by ‘Nazi, crazy psychopaths’ for ‘protecting Jewish friends’

Spencer Pratt, who is running to be mayor of Los Angeles, said one of his key goals was for ‘Jewish mums to feel safe when their kids go to temple’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Spencer Pratt during a Fox News interviews on May 28, 2026 (Getty Images)

I was betrayed by Hollywood for speaking out after October 7, says Will & Grace star Debra Messing

‘No one stepped forward. I remember just being so shocked and, of course, angry’

By JC Reporter

2 min read

Donald Trump

Trump ‘called Netanyahu f****** crazy’ in call ahead of Hezbollah ceasefire claim

The account of the call given to the press by US officials has been disputed by a member of the prime minister’s team

1 min read

US President Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House on September 29, 2025 (Getty Images)

Naftali Bennett

Naftali Bennett brands Mamdani 'cowardly' over Israel Day Parade snub

The New York mayor was the first to miss the event since 1964

By Lianne Kolirin

1 min read

World news

Karim Khan

ICC suspends chief prosecutor who pursued Netanyahu warrant

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

The 2026 March for Israel in Toronto, organised by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto (Credit: Melissa Lantsman/X)

Canada

More than 60,000 people attend pro-Israel march through central Toronto

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish weapons and copies of the Quran as they rally in solidarity with Lebanon in Sanaa, Yemen, on May 18, 2026 (Getty Images)

Houthis

Houthis vow to block shipping in Red Sea amid fresh Israel-Iran conflict

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Kanye West

Amsterdam Holocaust Museum ‘bans’ Kanye West over Nazi rants

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

A man checks a fallen rocket half-buried in the ground on the outskirts of Jericho on June 8, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel

Israel strikes targets in Iran in response to missile attack

By JC Reporter

4 min read

Iron Dome air defence in action in skies over Israel in 2024 (JALAA MAREY/AFP via Getty)

Iran

Iran launches missiles against Israel and threatens ‘week of continuous strikes’

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Canada

‘National crisis of antisemitism’ in Canada as man allegedly tries to set Quebec synagogue on fire

Such incidents are ‘becoming a daily reality for Jewish Canadians’

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Global support for Israel tumbles further amid Iran war, major poll indicates Hezbollah rejects ceasefire brokered by US

UK News

Jewish Care

Record-breaking £5.6 million raised for Jewish Care at annual dinner

Guests were shown a virtual tour of the new Sugar & Ronson Campus in Redbridge

By Ben Conway

4 min read

Emily Maitlis speaking to Lord Sugar (photo: Justin Grainge)

Hatzola ambulance attack

Teen charged with assisting an offender after Hatzola ambulance ‘arson’

Four other suspects are due to come to trial in relation to the attack in January

By JC Reporter

1 min read

The scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026, in Golders Green (Getty Images)

Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games 2026: final decision made not to take junior delegation

Adult athletes in the Open and Masters categories will still attend the Games

By Ben Conway

1 min read

An opening ceremony at a previous Maccabiah Games at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium (Photo: Katz)

BBC

BBC radio host sacked after blasting refusal to call Hamas ‘terrorists’ loses tribunal

Radio Lancashire’s Sean McGinty had claimed unfair dismissal

By Mark Wood

2 min read

Former BBC journalist Sean McGinty (LinkedIn)

Opinion

For some Celtic fans, just breathing Israeli air made Robbie Keane impure

The club’s antisemitic supporters have now decided to turn their fire on a man who isn’t even Jewish, simply because he managed Maccabi Tel Aviv. Merely working with Jews is now enough to be damned

By Stephen Pollard

3 min read

Celtic fans hold up a banner reading 'Show Israel the Red Card' during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern München at Celtic Park on February 12, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Image: Getty Images)

By Yaakov Katz

Striking Iran without US green light strengthened Israeli deterrence

It’s possible this is exactly what was agreed upon quietly between Jerusalem and Washington. Trump has an interest in ensuring Tehran understands that dragging out talks and exploiting his desire for an agreement comes at a price

3 min read

By Jonathan Spyer

Why Iran is escalating against Israel to protect its ‘Resistance Axis’

Jerusalem, for its part, has made clear that Tehran’s insistence on linking any deal to a ceasefire in Lebanon will not constrain its response to Hezbollah attacks

4 min read

By Wes Streeting

I was ashamed to be health secretary when I heard Jews speak about their experiences in the NHS

Wes Streeting on why he asked Lord Mann to conduct a review into NHS antisemitism, which the government has accepted in full

2 min read

By Ben M Freeman

I’m making aliyah this week – it’s the logical conclusion of my Jewish pride journey

Moving to Israel is an affirmation of Jewish peoplehood, Jewish indigeneity, and Jewish self-determination

3 min read

By Liel Leibovitz

Want a great kosher eating experience? Go to Miami!

It’s no surprise that a Miami kosher restaurant has its first Michelin star, the region boasts great choice for observant diners – and their not so religious friends

3 min read

By Keren David and Karen Glaser

So would you bring a hologram of a departed loved one to a simchah?

Keren David and Karen Glaser debate whether or not they agree with the innovation seen at a wedding in Israel

2 min read

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By Hayley Gross

1 min read

From exploring the Pyramids to travelling through space, Hendon Prep pupils can “step directly into” a topic. Photo Hendon Prep School

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Pupils immersed in future-ready learning

By Hendon Prep School

2 min read

Olami UK opens the door to Jewish learning for ‘real lives, real people’

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A new name, the sameheart: Olami UK's vision for Jewish life

By Joel Elias

2 min read

Beehives contribute to the ‘pockets of happiness’ at Manor Lodge

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Protecting childhood: Navigating the digital world

By Alyson Lobo, Manor Lodge School, Shenley

3 min read

In tune: Dustin Hoffman with Daniel Roher

Film

Meet the director who made Dustin Hoffman an irresistible offer

By James Mottram

6 min read

Recipes

Bissli schnitzel with sweet potato mash

Give your schnitzel an Israeli twist by using Bissli crisps for the crumb

By Falmer

Israeli football

‘Iron Dome’ Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz joins Southampton FC on permanent deal from Bayern Munich

The south coast side spent more than £6 million to acquire Peretz, who is married to pop star Noa Kirel

By Ben Conway

2 min read

Peretz during Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough in May (photo: Ed Sykes / Getty Images)

Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games 2026: Open and Masters going to Israel, while Juniors await decision

Maccabi GB are reviewing the decision to pull their Juniors from the competition in Israel since the change in travel guidance

By Ben Conway

1 min read

Death

‘Judaism and heavy metal teach us how to live – and what it means to die well’

Lecturer Keith Kahn-Harris’s new book ‘The Beautiful Death of Ozzy Osbourne’ celebrates the life and death of the Prince of Darkness, whose music shares profound similarities with Judaism, he argues

By Daniel Ben-David

3 min read

JC recipes

Light and fresh, this salad pairs particularly well with fish (Photo: Columbus Leth)

Recipes

Kartoffelsalat – Danish potato salad

By Trine Hahnemann

Cook time: 30 mins

Shavuot recipe

Raspberry goat’s cheese bars

Cook time: 60 minutes

Vegan

Herby lemon bean salad with asparagus and pumpkin seeds

By Denise Phillips

Cook time: 20 minutes

Bil’eifi: The Taste of My Iraqi Home is on sale now (Photo: Giora Hirsch)

Jewish food

Bil’eifi cookbook: a love letter to Iraqi-Jewish food

By Siam Goorwich

4 min read

The Jewish Chronicle

Opinion: No one asks antizionist Jews hard questions. So I did

Revealed: The Jewish story behind the latest royal wedding

Zack Polanski proudly shows off T-shirt promoting convicted terrorist

‘I had very good income’ before court case, says Palestine activist who rammed Land Rover into factory

UK sends extra £10 million to Palestinian Authority despite lack of progress on reforms

Government imposes new sanctions on ‘networks enabling settler violence’

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World Cup 2026: Jewish England fans pray for victory at the Western Wall

Nearly 100 celebrities call on judge to drop ‘terror connection’ in Palestine Action sentencing

Wizz Air suspends flights to Israel

Only ‘ignorance or stupidity’ will prevent Iran peace deal, claims Trump

Police will not investigate activist’s anti-Israel rant at Dame Helen Mirren

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Big Brother star threatened by ‘Nazi, crazy psychopaths’ for ‘protecting Jewish friends’

I was betrayed by Hollywood for speaking out after October 7, says Will & Grace star Debra Messing

Trump ‘called Netanyahu f****** crazy’ in call ahead of Hezbollah ceasefire claim

Naftali Bennett brands Mamdani 'cowardly' over Israel Day Parade snub

World news

ICC suspends chief prosecutor who pursued Netanyahu warrant

More than 60,000 people attend pro-Israel march through central Toronto

Houthis vow to block shipping in Red Sea amid fresh Israel-Iran conflict

Amsterdam Holocaust Museum ‘bans’ Kanye West over Nazi rants

Israel strikes targets in Iran in response to missile attack

Iran launches missiles against Israel and threatens ‘week of continuous strikes’

‘National crisis of antisemitism’ in Canada as man allegedly tries to set Quebec synagogue on fire

UK News

Record-breaking £5.6 million raised for Jewish Care at annual dinner

Teen charged with assisting an offender after Hatzola ambulance ‘arson’

Maccabiah Games 2026: final decision made not to take junior delegation

BBC radio host sacked after blasting refusal to call Hamas ‘terrorists’ loses tribunal

Opinion

For some Celtic fans, just breathing Israeli air made Robbie Keane impure

Striking Iran without US green light strengthened Israeli deterrence

Why Iran is escalating against Israel to protect its ‘Resistance Axis’

I was ashamed to be health secretary when I heard Jews speak about their experiences in the NHS

I’m making aliyah this week – it’s the logical conclusion of my Jewish pride journey

Want a great kosher eating experience? Go to Miami!

So would you bring a hologram of a departed loved one to a simchah?

Sponsored

Our vision for primary education

Pupils immersed in future-ready learning

A new name, the sameheart: Olami UK's vision for Jewish life

Protecting childhood: Navigating the digital world

Meet the director who made Dustin Hoffman an irresistible offer

Bissli schnitzel with sweet potato mash

‘Iron Dome’ Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz joins Southampton FC on permanent deal from Bayern Munich

Maccabiah Games 2026: Open and Masters going to Israel, while Juniors await decision

‘Judaism and heavy metal teach us how to live – and what it means to die well’

JC recipes

Kartoffelsalat – Danish potato salad

Raspberry goat’s cheese bars

Herby lemon bean salad with asparagus and pumpkin seeds

Bil’eifi cookbook: a love letter to Iraqi-Jewish food