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How public menorah lightings made Chanukah what it is today
Chanukah

How public menorah lightings made Chanukah what it is today

The rise and rise of the public menorah has transformed our experience of Chanukah
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Yossi Melman
Yossi Melman
How Mossad’s masterstrokes helped Israel reshape the Middle East

Partly thanks to Israeli intelligence, Sinwar’s grand plan took place – in reverse
Seth J. Frantzman
Seth J. Frantzman
Israel and the US know that only sustained bombing will stamp out the Houthis’ threat

The Houthis now pose as the proverbial ‘last man standing’ in the Iranian axis
Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel Finkelstein
We all need to know about Santa – even the Charedim

People who are born here and who will become citizens should receive an education that equips them for that role as well as for their role as Jews.

Gaza protesters ejected from Limmud event with Israeli envoy Hotovely
Limmud Festival 2024
Gaza protesters ejected from Limmud event with Israeli envoy Hotovely

Most of the demonstrators were from left-wing group Na’amod
Concerns about Holocaust Memorial Day after calls for a boycott
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
Concerns about Holocaust Memorial Day after calls for a boycott

The Islamic Human Rights Commission have taken their campaign to 460 organisations
The big Chanukah and Christmas clash: how will you celebrate?
Chanukah
The big Chanukah and Christmas clash: how will you celebrate?

For the first time in years, Chanukah starts on Christmas day
Giant Trafalgar Square menorah taken down because of strong winds
Chanukah
Giant Trafalgar Square menorah taken down because of strong winds

But to mark the festival ‘Happy Chanukah’ will be beamed on to Nelson’s Column
Hostages

Freed Israeli hostage Hannah Katzir dies at 79
Amsterdam pogrom

Amsterdam court criticised for lenient sentences for attackers of Israeli soccer fans
Food

Why New York Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas  
The JC Leader

The need for Jewish unity is more urgent than ever

 Hen Mazzig

When people claim Jesus was Palestinian, they’re not just wrong, they’re erasing Jewish history
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In Focus
Vegan Chanukah parsnip and red onion latkes with cream cheese and chives)
Vegan Chanukah parsnip and red onion latkes with cream cheese and chives
Latke recipe
Food
Friends for dinner? No need to get stressed
Friends for dinner? No need to get stressed

Claire Calman’s given up on formal dinner parties
JCoSS
Meet Lapland’s giant Jewish elf
Meet Lapland’s giant Jewish elf

Matan Goldman, from East Finchley, is embracing his new life as a Christmas professional, costume and all
Chanukah 
Why the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched public menorah lightings
Why the Lubavitcher Rebbe launched public menorah lightings

It was 50 years ago that Lubavitch organised its first public candle-lighting, writes Rabbi Gideon Sylvester
Chanukah
Potato churros with chimichurri
Potato churros with chimichurri

If you prefer a savoury fried treat at Chanukah, this is for you - and it's gluten free
Chanukah
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays
Chanukah
Cranberry and pecan turkey Chanukah latke bites
Cranberry and pecan turkey Chanukah latke bites
Chanukah
Why the chanukiah is the best Jewish symbol of all
Why the chanukiah is the best Jewish symbol of all
Israeli food

The best foodie Chanukah gifts for a real taste of Israel
EcoJudaism

‘Choose Life’ says EcoJudaism as it holds first public vigil
Chanukah recipe

Sweet potato latkes with cinnamon sour cream
Spotlight
Record number of young people seeking support for cancer diagnosis

Record number of young people seeking support for cancer diagnosis

Chai Cancer Care has just released new data on clients aged 18 to 40
There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

There are grounds for optimism in Slovakia – but we cannot turn a blind eye to surviving antisemitism

I was struck on my recent visit by philosemitism, but the picture is not entirely rosy
From Portakabins to a multi-million pound building: school shows future of inclusive education
From Portakabins to a multi-million pound building: school shows future of inclusive education
Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses, CST report reveals
Record levels of antisemitism on UK campuses, CST report reveals
Edinburgh Uni student elected as next president of the Union of Jewish Students
Edinburgh Uni student elected as next president of the Union of Jewish Students
Nine of the best doughnuts in London (or delivered) for your Chanukah celebrations
Nine of the best doughnuts in London (or delivered) for your Chanukah celebrations
Chanukah fish fritters with sumac and lemon tahini dipping sauce
Chanukah fish fritters with sumac and lemon tahini dipping sauce
Air fryer apple and potato Chanukah latkes
Air fryer apple and potato Chanukah latkes
Unsung community heroes honoured for their social action
Unsung community heroes honoured for their social action
Simply the best potato latkes
Simply the best potato latkes
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How Jewish is singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams?
How Jewish is singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams?
Oven-fried latkes with sweet apple sauce
Oven-fried latkes with sweet apple sauce
‘I’ve entered the Jewish stage of my career’
‘I’ve entered the Jewish stage of my career’
The Israeli-Palestinian boy band with the harmony factor

‘The music saved us’, say pop group As1one, who arrived in LA to record their album the day before October 7
The Israeli-Palestinian boy band with the harmony factor
A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved
A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved
Nobody Wants This review: The premise is stupid, but I quite enjoyed the show
Nobody Wants This review: The premise is stupid, but I quite enjoyed the show
2024 in review: Jewish music
2024 in review: Jewish music
Cinderella review: ‘a festive treat’
Cinderella review: ‘a festive treat’
‘Why is this panto different from all other pantos?’
‘Why is this panto different from all other pantos?’
2024 in review: Jewish books
2024 in review: Jewish books
2024 in review: Jewish art
2024 in review: Jewish art
Tournaments score highly with schools
Tournaments score highly with schools
Inside the hysterical world of Zach Margs’ Israeli parodies
Inside the hysterical world of Zach Margs’ Israeli parodies
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Cranberry and pecan turkey Chanukah latke bites

Cranberry and pecan turkey Chanukah latke bites

Cute canapes for Chanukah celebrations
Are these London’s most exclusive bagels?
Are these London’s most exclusive bagels?

South African Jewish deli, Kleinsky’s has brought New York-style deli food to Mayfair’s foodie hotspot
Kosher cocktail ideas to celebrate this Chanukah
Kosher cocktail ideas to celebrate this Chanukah
Why New York Jewish families eat Chinese food on Christmas Day
Why New York Jewish families eat Chinese food on Christmas Day
Best eats of 2024: kosher, Jew-ish and cracking cookbooks
Best eats of 2024: kosher, Jew-ish and cracking cookbooks
Hot honey and za’atar spiced nuts
Hot honey and za’atar spiced nuts
Duck, cranberry and orange filo cups
Duck, cranberry and orange filo cups
Which Jewish mother helped the BBC celebrate Chanukah right?
Which Jewish mother helped the BBC celebrate Chanukah right?
Glittery chocolate Chanukah cookies
Glittery chocolate Chanukah cookies
Chanukah air fryer halloumi popcorn
Chanukah air fryer halloumi popcorn
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‘Don’t fall into the honeytrap of right-wing populism’ community warned

‘Don’t fall into the honeytrap of right-wing populism’ community warned

Interfaith activists were speaking at Limmud
‘It is a Jewish imperative to alleviate poverty’
‘It is a Jewish imperative to alleviate poverty’

Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi was speaking at Limmud Festival
Jewish Culture Month ‘planned for 2026’

Jewish Culture Month ‘planned for 2026’
Shoah survivor and lover of the Scottish Highlands passes away at 82

Shoah survivor and lover of the Scottish Highlands passes away at 82
Limmud launches: the UK’s largest cross-communal Jewish festival

Limmud launches: the UK’s largest cross-communal Jewish festival
Jami expanding young people’s services to meet growing demand

Jami expanding young people’s services to meet growing demand
Manchester Mayor praises Jewish community for its ‘positive impact’

Manchester Mayor praises Jewish community for its ‘positive impact’

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Experience Israel 52-page tourism showcase

Experience Israel 52-page tourism showcase

‘Visit Israel. Support Israel,’ says Haim Katz, Israel Minister of Tourism
Five great ways the Guggenheim has used social media to engage audiences
Five great ways the Guggenheim has used social media to engage audiences

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, known for its distinctive architectural design and contemporary art collections, has leveraged social media in innovative ways to engage audiences and make art more accessible.
European Maccabi Youth Games supplement

European Maccabi Youth Games supplement
How WRAI can help you gain Israeli citizenship

How WRAI can help you gain Israeli citizenship
The heart of the matter: Stay active this summer to keep your heart healthy

The heart of the matter: Stay active this summer to keep your heart healthy
Counselling: the myths and benefits

Counselling: the myths and benefits
See the bigger picture: Vision correction and good eye care are vital for health

See the bigger picture: Vision correction and good eye care are vital for health

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