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Starmer: ‘Nothing could prepare me for the sheer horror of Auschwitz’
Holocaust Memorial Day

Starmer: ‘Nothing could prepare me for the sheer horror of Auschwitz’

The Prime Minister writes for the JC following his visit to the site of the Nazi death camp
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Stephen Pollard
Stephen Pollard
Saturday’s march shows that it’s really about Jews, not Palestinians

The march is going ahead despite the ceasefire deal – and I would bet my mortgage that the hate will be more vitriolic than ever
Richard Pater
Richard Pater
Why the Trump factor was critical in making the hostage deal happen

The crushing of Hamas and the decline of the Iranian axis were also important
Fania Oz-Salzberger
Fania Oz-Salzberger
We can keep hope alive for two states while being realistic

There are times in human history when pressure from above changes the political geography for the better

Pro-Hezbollah teacher in London vows to make children holy warriors
Iran
Pro-Hezbollah teacher in London vows to make children holy warriors

Children are taught to venerate the Ayatollah at Islamic school near a south London synagogue
First Hamas hostages to be released ‘on Sunday’, Israeli government says
Hostage Negotiations
First Hamas hostages to be released ‘on Sunday’, Israeli government says

Security cabinet reportedly set to meet this morning to approve the deal
Emily Damari is on the list, but I won’t believe she’s free until I see her, says her mother
Hostage Negotiations
Emily Damari is on the list, but I won’t believe she’s free until I see her, says her mother

Mandy Damari has been campaigning tirelessly for her daughter’s release
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Book your tickets now for the JC’s upcoming events
Antisemitism

Six million Brits are antisemitic, new ADL survey finds
Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Police arrest woman for inciting marchers to breach conditions set by police
Emily Damari

Mother of British hostage accuses UK government of failing to secure release of daughter
Melanie Phillips

Judaism taught the West to think – now it must teach it how to survive

 Yaakov Katz

Seriously? Again with the judicial reform?
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In Focus
The complex Jewish past of Bob Dylan)
The complex Jewish past of Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Palestinian Authority
‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ claims Blinken
‘Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost’ claims Blinken

The US Secretary of State also said that Israel must ‘abandon the myth’ of annexing the West Bank.
NHS Jewish BRCA
‘Get yourself tested for your cancer risk’ urges Vanessa Feltz
‘Get yourself tested for your cancer risk’ urges Vanessa Feltz

The media star was speaking in Manchester
Chicken
Pomegranate chicken
Pomegranate chicken

A super simple but stunning, show stopper that’s perfect for Friday night
Holocaust
Holocaust survivor who escaped to UK awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour
Holocaust survivor who escaped to UK awarded Germany’s highest civilian honour

George Shefi, now 93, was shuttled out of Germany on the Kindertransport just before the outbreak of the Second World War when he was seven years old.
Hezbollah
Why Lebanon's new president represents yet another blow to Hezbollah and Iran
Why Lebanon's new president represents yet another blow to Hezbollah and Iran
BBC
BBC editor hires lawyer after Owen Jones claims led to antisemitic death threats
BBC editor hires lawyer after Owen Jones claims led to antisemitic death threats
Kindertransport
How thousands of children fled Nazis on Kindertransport as new details discovered
How thousands of children fled Nazis on Kindertransport as new details discovered
chicken recipe

Brilliant baharat spiced chicken
Organ donation

Community urged to sign up to NHS organ donor register
EcoJudaism

‘Choose Life’ says EcoJudaism as it holds first public vigil
Spotlight
Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried

St Paul de Vence is a must-visit destination for art lovers
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
Beet and chocolate brownies
Beet and chocolate brownies
Paws for thought: Meet Molly, the dog working to Bring Them Home
Paws for thought: Meet Molly, the dog working to Bring Them Home
Indian mushy peas
Indian mushy peas
Nosferatu review: Drips with gothic horror and launches Lily-Rose Depp
Nosferatu review: Drips with gothic horror and launches Lily-Rose Depp
Waffle-topped baked bean pie
Waffle-topped baked bean pie
Energising powerhouse flapjacks
Energising powerhouse flapjacks
Life & Culture arrowdark
The Thai vegan retreat where Israelis go to zen out
The Thai vegan retreat where Israelis go to zen out
Quick sesame flatbreads with honey butter
Quick sesame flatbreads with honey butter
‘Shalom’? Or ‘Happy Jew Day’?
‘Shalom’? Or ‘Happy Jew Day’?
Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan

James Mangold, the ‘half-Jewish’ director of A Complete Unknown on making one of cinema’s most hotly anticipated biopics
Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan
I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want
I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want
Babygirl review: ‘follow your heart’s desire’
Babygirl review: ‘follow your heart’s desire’
Striking a chord for Jewish pride
Striking a chord for Jewish pride
After the Lavoyah review: ‘Corbyn revenge fantasy with shades of Berkoff’
After the Lavoyah review: ‘Corbyn revenge fantasy with shades of Berkoff’
Thanks to my incredible donor, I am living my best life
Thanks to my incredible donor, I am living my best life
‘I feel self-conscious about my post-masectomy body, but no one raised an eyebrow’
‘I feel self-conscious about my post-masectomy body, but no one raised an eyebrow’
The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms
The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms
The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of
The azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard of
A luxury spa – and it’s on my Hertfordshire doorstep
A luxury spa – and it’s on my Hertfordshire doorstep
Let's Eat arrowdark
Budget-friendly recipe: Roast chicken pot pies

Budget-friendly recipe: Roast chicken pot pies

Stretch those Shabbat leftovers with this deliciously simple recipe
Seasonal leftover roast chicken (or turkey) salad
Seasonal leftover roast chicken (or turkey) salad

Put those leftovers to great use with this tasty salad
Spelt with spiced roasted cauliflower
Spelt with spiced roasted cauliflower
Ben Rebuck’s restaurant has caused a stir – and it’s not even open yet
Ben Rebuck’s restaurant has caused a stir – and it’s not even open yet
Creamy masālā tomato soup
Creamy masālā tomato soup
Easiest ever cauliflower curry
Easiest ever cauliflower curry
Centrepiece spiced beef and cauliflower rice tahdig
Centrepiece spiced beef and cauliflower rice tahdig
Cauliflower with chickpeas, pomegranate and tahini yoghurt
Cauliflower with chickpeas, pomegranate and tahini yoghurt
Vegetable comfort soup with chilli chicken meatballs
Vegetable comfort soup with chilli chicken meatballs
Brilliant Brussels sprout, apple, herb and orzo slaw
Brilliant Brussels sprout, apple, herb and orzo slaw
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‘Don’t leave any of the hostages behind’

‘Don’t leave any of the hostages behind’

Relatives urge the diaspora community to continue applying pressure on world leaders
Charity recognised for ‘oustanding’ volunteer management
Charity recognised for ‘oustanding’ volunteer management

The contribution of the charity’s volunteers equates to £9.5m a year
Masorti senior rabbi joins faith leaders urging Keir Starmer to back Climate Bill

Masorti senior rabbi joins faith leaders urging Keir Starmer to back Climate Bill
Sally keeps on walking as she celebrates 105

Sally keeps on walking as she celebrates 105
Jewish social care charities say Labour’s Casey Commission fails to address ‘urgent issues’

Jewish social care charities say Labour’s Casey Commission fails to address ‘urgent issues’
Charedi leader calls government moves to regulate yeshivot ‘alarming’

Charedi leader calls government moves to regulate yeshivot ‘alarming’
King Charles says he ‘can’t bear’ to see dwindling numbers of Holocaust survivors

King Charles says he ‘can’t bear’ to see dwindling numbers of Holocaust survivors

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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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