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October 7 survivor’s work auctioned at BFAMI fundraiser

Over £400,000 was raised for 16 museums in Israel

By Michelle Wolodarsky

2 min read

Co-chairs of BFAMI Pamela Crystal and Poju Zabludowicz

The Borehamwood vigil (Photo: Simon Ainley)

Why we stood: a founder’s reflection on the Borehamwood hostage vigil

The group met every Friday morning for 119 weeks, until the last hostage came home

3 min read

Miles Stewart-Compton (Photo: courtesy)

Miles Stewart-Compton

Tributes paid to much-loved Jewish student leader

Miles Stewart-Compton, former president of Southampton Jewish Society, has died at the age of 26

2 min read

Immanuel College in London (Ian Jones)

Immanuel College

Teacher loses unfair dismissal claim against Immanuel College over ‘inappropriate messages’ with students

Former head of French Sarah Perlberg had taken the school to an employment tribunal

By Simon Rocker

1 min read

(left to right) Ricky Kruger, Talya Chemel, Tali Dadon (Photo: courtesy)

The Malki Foundation

Malki Foundation UK recruits South African runners for Marathon

The organisation supports Israeli charity Keren Malki, set up in memory of terror victim Malka Chana Roth

2 min read

Abigail Mann

’I may be achieving more for the Jewish community working outside it, than within’

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov are interviewed by Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson at Chabad Belgravia (Photo: Devon Shoob)

‘Being held hostage strengthened our relationship’

Having endured unimaginable suffering since October 7, released hostages Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov will stand under the chupah next month

6 min read

Purveyor of kosher whiskies; Saul Taylor

The United Synagogue

‘I take that weight on my shoulders’: US’ new president on women, whisky and backing Israel

Saul Taylor wants to create a ‘singles hub’ in West Hampstead and create synagogues fit for the 21st century

By Simon Rocker

6 min read

Jami has expanded its Talking Therapies service to meet a growing demand (Photo: Getty)

Jami reports 85 per cent surge in people seeking therapy

The service recently expanded to offer support to ages 11 to 18

1 min read

Young people can be easily influenced by toxic language and behaviour they see online (Photo: Getty)

Jewish Women's Aid

Misogyny often starts online. We can no longer afford to ignore it

Jewish Women’s Aid works with young people to prevent the normalisation of toxic behaviour before it escalates

By Ilana Hutchinson

3 min read

Lorena Levi

‘Lorena was well aware of the fragility of life’

Michelle Wolodarsky reflects on her late friend, the artist Lorena Levi, whose life was cut tragically short

By Michelle Wolodarsky

4 min read

Birmingham JSoc men’s football team beat Spanish counterparts in Madrid Chai welcomes government plans to end cancer treatment postcode lottery

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Why are we waiting for the government to parent our kids?

Nearly 75 per cent of mums and dads want to ban social media for under 16-year-olds

3 min read

The UK government is looking into introducing an Australia-style ban on social media (Photo: Getty)

We’re helping LGBT+ Jews feel more connected to their communities

Belonging in Ritual will provide a digital portal of LGBT+ inclusive resources for rabbis and synagogues

By Ariel Chapman

2 min read

It’s more urgent than ever to strengthen ties between Israeli and diaspora youth

The World Jewish-Zionist Youth Congress showed we can still build a sense of belonging

2 min read

Knowing how to debate Israel isn’t optional. It’s essential

In a polarised world, Jewish students must be equipped to defend, question and celebrate Israel with confidence

By Jo Rosenfelder

2 min read

What BRCA testing and Erin Brockovich have in common

Wes Streeting has pledged to restart the life-saving scheme in 2026

3 min read

Our spaces need to welcome neurodivergent people

Norwood can work with synagogues to become more inclusive

By Naomi Dickson

2 min read

We must continue to give glimmers of hope to vulnerable Israelis

By Danielle Shane

2 min read

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