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Daniel Kebede (C), general secretary of the National Education Union, attends a pro-Palestine march in central London in 2024 (Alamy)

NEU

Britain’s largest teaching union rejects key recommendation of government-backed antisemitism review

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Scott Mitchell and Barbara Windsor attend the British Comedy Awards in 2011 (Photo: Getty)

Dame Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor’s widower pays tribute to Jewish Care for ‘love and care’ shown to EastEnders’ star

By Brandon Malinsky

5 min read

Green Party

Jewish Green councillor condemned over ‘irresponsible’ call for people ‘inspired by French protests’ to join ‘anti-austerity’ demo

The local Labour group said Florence Schechter’s remarks were ‘deeply concerning’ given the violence and unrest seen across the Channel

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

The JC

JC launches new digital partnership with OpenDor Media

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Mansour Abbas of Ra'am holds a joint press conference with new party member Yoav Segalovich in Nazareth on August 31, 2026 (Flash90)

Arab-Israeli

Young Arab Israelis open to voting for non-Arab parties as crime tops priorities

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

October 7

One of first photographers to document October 7 brings work to London

By Hayley Cregor

3 min read

I welcome this report – but we are on a long road to fight surge in hate amid obsession with Israel

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US Politics

‘Israel is not America’s friend,’ US senate candidate says

‘An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,’ Abdul El-Sayed said

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

Abdul El-Sayed is the Democrat candidate running for the US senate in Michigan (Photo: Getty Images)

JD Vance

Vance declines to join Trump in backing Netanyahu for re-election

‘BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,’ wrote the US President, offering his ‘complete and total endorsement’ to Israel’s prime minister

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

US Vice President JD Vance takes the stage during a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Michigan, on October 15, 2026 (Getty Images)

arson attacks

Alleged mastermind of London terror attacks on Jews accused of plotting further terror atrocities from prison

The FBI has accused Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi of planning to kill Jews at synagogues in America

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Images said to show Saadi with assassinated Iranian terrorist Qassem Soleimani, reportedly shared on Snapchat (US Department of Justice)

Israel

Mike Tyson accuses Supreme of contract breach over erasure of Israeli flag from new streetwear line

The company substituted the Palestinian flag in place of that of the Jewish state in a line of sweatshirts inspired by an iconic jacket previously worn by the former heavyweight champion

By Hayley Cregor

1 min read

Mike Tyson attends the weigh-in for his fight against Jake Paul at the Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, Texas, on November 14, 2024 (Getty Images)

World News

Jewish Museum of Venice reopens with intimate glimpse into 16th century community life

By Jamie Shapiro

1 min read

Israel

Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as diplomatic ties strengthen

By Melanie Swan

1 min read

Ashkenazi Synagogue in Sarajevo (Getty Images)

Europe

Restoring the Ashkenazi Synagogue of Sarajevo will enrich all communities in this diverse city steeped in history

By Baroness Helic

5 min read

Canada

‘I’ve had death threats just because I’m Jewish,’ says model in Canada

By Hayley Cregor

4 min read

Norway

Torah fragment desecrated by Nazis donated to Holocaust charity after Israel condemned ‘obscene auction’

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Gloria Gaynor singing during the 'Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive' premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival at Spring Studios on June 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

Israel

‘I will survive!’ Disco legend Gloria Gaynor to perform in Israel

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg celebrates ‘outsider perspective’ of being an Ashkenazi Jew after ‘The Debut’ smash hit

The actor turned director’s latest project, which premiered at the BFI London Film Festival, has received rave reviews

By Hayley Cregor

4 min read

UK News

Palestine Poppy creator wrote book for teens saying crucifying ‘fornicators’ can be a ‘blessing from Allah’

Green Party member and NHS paediatrician Abdul Qader Ismail, who co-proposed the ‘Zionism is racism’ policy, also shared post saying Israel is a ‘cancer’

By Jamie Shapiro

2 min read

Abdul Qader Ismail is the co-sponsor of the Greens' Zionism is Racism motion (Image: LinkedIn/ Abdul Qader Ismail)

Kindertransport

Puppet show tells Kindertransport story to a new generation

Director Molly Freeman says ‘The universal message of kindness in ‘Kinder’ still resonates with contemporary audiences’

By Hayley Cregor

3 min read

Babi stands on a train platform (Photo-The Other Richard/Smoking Apples)

Green Party

Police will take ‘no further action’ over antizionist chanting at Green conference

Officers were examining footage that showed members shouting ‘Zionists are not welcome here’ after delegates passed a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism

By Hayley Cregor

2 min read

Zack Polanski has said he will not overturn the Zionism is Racism motion (Image: Getty Images)

Barnet Council

Barnet Council passes motion to twin with Haifa after Hackney severs ties

‘It’s clear that Jewish issues can only be trusted with the Tories’, said councillor Raffy Lachter, who proposed the motion

By Ben Conway

3 min read

Opinion

UN must end double standards and restore moral purpose under next secretary-general

Organisation created in wake of the Holocaust has become deeply compromised with disproportionate focus on Israel

By Robert Singer

3 min read

World leaders gather in New York in September for the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, with this year's topics including Gaza (Photo: Getty Images)

By Jake Wallis Simons

BBC’s selective outrage spotlights settler violence – while framing French protests as ‘mostly peaceful’

Too often the broadcaster’s big stories bear only a passing resemblance to the complicated historical truth

3 min read

By Noam Weissman

The deepest problem Jews face is not algorithms or even hatred – it’s how we tell our story

To celebrate a new partnership between the JC and OpenDor Media – a leading, global Jewish educational media company – its executive vice president Noam Weissman addresses the diaspora’s greatest challenge

3 min read

By Angela Epstein

Heaton Park probe must confront threat of Islamist extremism to British Jews

A concrete plan with enforceable recommendations is needed to protect the community and prevent the loss of more innocent lives

3 min read

Sponsored

Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) in modern molecular science

By Zack Ford

4 min read

Sponsored

Moving home in North London? Some things are worth doing properly

By Dennis Rogers

3 min read

Photo of a young woman working on a landscape project in her backyard.

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Tzedakah shouldn’t stop with us

By Anthony Broza

3 min read

Always on hand for advice: UJC chaplains and head office team, 2026-27. Photo by UJC

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Real university starter pack, no £600 kettle required

By Sophie Dunoff

2 min read

Life

‘Delight in other people’s creativity’: Nicholas Hytner hails return of ‘The History Boys’ for first West End run in 20 years

By Daisy Blakemore-Creedon

1 min read

Animal magic: Theo at Paignton Zoo, where his dream of meeting Bruce (inset) came true

Vegetarian

How my young son’s obsession with a spiny mammal kept us kosher

Bruce the echidna transformed our family’s diet

By Elisa Bray

3 min read

Theatre

Rent review: ‘Brimful of New York’s life-affirming and, through its composer, Jewish energy’★★★★★

Jonathan Larson tragically died the night before the preview of his rock musical. Thirty years on, his show is being fully staged for the first time

By John Nathan

1 min read

Travis Ross (Roger) and Alexa Lopez (Mimi) in Rent (Credit: Danny Kaan)

New York

Jewish deli’s ‘legendary’ sandwiches named best in New York

New research into the city’s culinary scene also recommended the ‘ultimate Manhattan food trail’

By JC Reporter

1 min read

People wait in line outside Katz's Delicatessen in New York City on May 15, 2026 (Getty Images)

ballet

Manon review: ‘Not to be missed – and don’t forget the Kleenex’ ★★★★★

The ballet with standout roles for the three main characters is back, and I challenge anyone to watch its last scene without shedding a tear

By Joy Sable

2 min read

Lovely jump: Anna Rose O'Sullivan in Kenneth MacMillan's Manon (Credit: Foteini Christofilopoulou)

JC recipes

Roasted butternut and lentils with herb and tahini-amba dressings

By Silvia Nacamulli

Cook time: 45 minutes

Lamb recipe

Lebanese white bean and lamb stew (Fasolia bi lahme)

By Sarah Mann-Yeager

Cook time: 2 hrs

Comfort food recipe

Azu: Volga Tatar beef and dill pickle stew

By Alissa Timoshkina

Cook time: 2 hrs, 10 mins

Dessert recipe

Moczka: gingerbread and chocolate pudding

By Alissa Timoshkina

Cook time: 10 mins

The Jewish Chronicle

Britain’s largest teaching union rejects key recommendation of government-backed antisemitism review

Barbara Windsor’s widower pays tribute to Jewish Care for ‘love and care’ shown to EastEnders’ star

Jewish Green councillor condemned over ‘irresponsible’ call for people ‘inspired by French protests’ to join ‘anti-austerity’ demo

JC launches new digital partnership with OpenDor Media

Young Arab Israelis open to voting for non-Arab parties as crime tops priorities

One of first photographers to document October 7 brings work to London

Opinion

Professor Obama’s lecture suggests a worrying future for Democrat Zionists

‘How I escaped from Neturei Karta’

I welcome this report – but we are on a long road to fight surge in hate amid obsession with Israel

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Latest US news

‘Israel is not America’s friend,’ US senate candidate says

Vance declines to join Trump in backing Netanyahu for re-election

Alleged mastermind of London terror attacks on Jews accused of plotting further terror atrocities from prison

Mike Tyson accuses Supreme of contract breach over erasure of Israeli flag from new streetwear line

World News

Jewish Museum of Venice reopens with intimate glimpse into 16th century community life

Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as diplomatic ties strengthen

Restoring the Ashkenazi Synagogue of Sarajevo will enrich all communities in this diverse city steeped in history

‘I’ve had death threats just because I’m Jewish,’ says model in Canada

Torah fragment desecrated by Nazis donated to Holocaust charity after Israel condemned ‘obscene auction’

‘I will survive!’ Disco legend Gloria Gaynor to perform in Israel

Jesse Eisenberg celebrates ‘outsider perspective’ of being an Ashkenazi Jew after ‘The Debut’ smash hit

UK News

Palestine Poppy creator wrote book for teens saying crucifying ‘fornicators’ can be a ‘blessing from Allah’

Puppet show tells Kindertransport story to a new generation

Police will take ‘no further action’ over antizionist chanting at Green conference

Barnet Council passes motion to twin with Haifa after Hackney severs ties

Opinion

UN must end double standards and restore moral purpose under next secretary-general

BBC’s selective outrage spotlights settler violence – while framing French protests as ‘mostly peaceful’

The deepest problem Jews face is not algorithms or even hatred – it’s how we tell our story

Heaton Park probe must confront threat of Islamist extremism to British Jews

Sponsored

Delta sleep-inducing peptide (DSIP) in modern molecular science

Moving home in North London? Some things are worth doing properly

Tzedakah shouldn’t stop with us

Real university starter pack, no £600 kettle required

Life

‘Delight in other people’s creativity’: Nicholas Hytner hails return of ‘The History Boys’ for first West End run in 20 years

How my young son’s obsession with a spiny mammal kept us kosher

Rent review: ‘Brimful of New York’s life-affirming and, through its composer, Jewish energy’★★★★★

Jewish deli’s ‘legendary’ sandwiches named best in New York

Manon review: ‘Not to be missed – and don’t forget the Kleenex’ ★★★★★

JC recipes

Roasted butternut and lentils with herb and tahini-amba dressings

Lebanese white bean and lamb stew (Fasolia bi lahme)

Azu: Volga Tatar beef and dill pickle stew

Moczka: gingerbread and chocolate pudding