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Largest menorah lighting ever in Bricket Wood after Chanukiah smashed by vandals
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Largest menorah lighting ever in Bricket Wood after Chanukiah smashed by vandals

More than 250 Jews and non-Jews showed up to support the community after the menorah was smashed
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David Isaac
David Isaac
The Iran regime’s collapse would pave the way for a stable and peaceful Middle East

The chances of regime change have never been greater, say experts
Lorin Bell-Cross
Lorin Bell-Cross
Few in 2024 escaped Labour’s chaos – least of all the Israelis

Under pressure from the left and right, the first Labour government in 14 years seems paralysed
Tanya Gold
Tanya Gold
Students cosplaying Hamas while Ayatollah goes big on X: welcome to Tanya Gold’s 2024

Jihadis, dictators and crazed students provoked plenty of fear this year – but don’t forget to laugh at them, too
Gal Gadot reveals she had a nearly fatal blood clot in the brain during pregnancy
Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot reveals she had a nearly fatal blood clot in the brain during pregnancy

The Israeli film star underwent emergency surgery in the final months of pregnancy
Workers strike in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in moment of weakness for regime
Iran
Workers strike in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar in moment of weakness for regime

The country is facing a severe energy shortage
Nasrallah underestimated Israel’s willingness to assassinate him
Hassan Nasrallah
Nasrallah underestimated Israel’s willingness to assassinate him

New York Times investigation shows how deeply compromised Hezbollah was after decades of Israeli espionage
Netanyahu in ‘good condition’ after surgery to remove prostate
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu in ‘good condition’ after surgery to remove prostate

The Israeli prime minister is expected to remain in the hospital for observation in the coming days
Israel

New visa process for all tourists visiting Israel starts on January 1
Kosher cookbook

Best eats of 2024: kosher, Jew-ish and cracking cookbooks
Synagogues

The Israeli flag ought to be displayed in our synagogues
Anonymous

How the West’s literary elite distorted language to justify their bizarre embrace of jihadism

 Seth J. Frantzman

Israel and the US know that only sustained bombing will stamp out the Houthis’ threat
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In Focus
Chanukah fried doughnut profiteroles)
Chanukah fried doughnut profiteroles
parev dessert
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
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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
Courgette, pea and mint fritters with whipped feta
Courgette, pea and mint fritters with whipped feta

Super simple and on the Chanukah table in minutes
Chanukah
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays
ChanuKeir Sameach! Party leaders wish Britain’s Jews a happy holidays
kosher food
After swastikas and threats I turned my restaurant kosher
After swastikas and threats I turned my restaurant kosher
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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2024 in review: Jewish books
2024 in review: Jewish books
We previewed Hallmark’s schmaltzy Chanukah movies so you don't have to
We previewed Hallmark’s schmaltzy Chanukah movies so you don't have to
The Happiest Man On Earth review: ‘epic yet intimate’
The Happiest Man On Earth review: ‘epic yet intimate’
2024 in review: film

The year’s cinematic wonders include a movie about the last Jews in a Paris suburb and the best double act to grace the silver screen
2024 in review: film
2024 in review: Jewish art
2024 in review: Jewish art
Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse review: ‘big questions on history and morality’
Why Not Let the Leaning Tower Collapse review: ‘big questions on history and morality’
The Devil Wears Prada review: ‘style over substance’
The Devil Wears Prada review: ‘style over substance’
2024 in review: theatre
2024 in review: theatre
2024 in review: Jewish music
2024 in review: Jewish music
‘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
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Giant Chanukah doughnut

Giant Chanukah doughnut

Children will be wowed by this huge, colourful, chocolatey doughnut filled with coloured chocolate coins.
Chanukah fried doughnut profiteroles
Chanukah fried doughnut profiteroles

Could these plant-based (and parev) treats be the ultimate vegan Chanukah dessert
Kosher cocktail ideas to celebrate this Chanukah
Kosher cocktail ideas to celebrate this Chanukah
This recipe image contains a small tribute to Israel’s hostages
This recipe image contains a small tribute to Israel’s hostages
Party-sized sharing sausage, red onion and cranberry roll
Party-sized sharing sausage, red onion and cranberry roll
Super simple ricotta fritters with peas sott’olio
Super simple ricotta fritters with peas sott’olio
Five fantastically festive feasts for Chanukah 2024
Five fantastically festive feasts for Chanukah 2024
Awameh - sweet Middle Eastern Chanukah fritters
Awameh - sweet Middle Eastern Chanukah fritters
Giant Star of David Chanukah cookie
Giant Star of David Chanukah cookie
Hot honey and za’atar spiced nuts
Hot honey and za’atar spiced nuts
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‘We must stop comparing October 7 to the Holocaust’

‘We must stop comparing October 7 to the Holocaust’

Clive Lawton was speaking at Limmud Festival
Council voices concern over yeshivah safeguarding checks
Council voices concern over yeshivah safeguarding checks

Hackney says it is aware of more than 1,500 children in out-of-school settings, most believed to be in strictly Orthodox institutions
Rabbi Leo Dee shares his late wife’s lessons for life

Rabbi Leo Dee shares his late wife’s lessons for life
Limmud Festival 2024: How was it for you?

Limmud Festival 2024: How was it for you?
Palestinian Israeli peace activist tells Limmud: ‘Thank you for having me’

Palestinian Israeli peace activist tells Limmud: ‘Thank you for having me’
Crafting a community: Manchester students celebrate Chanukah

Crafting a community: Manchester students celebrate Chanukah
Concerns about Holocaust Memorial Day after calls for a boycott

Concerns about Holocaust Memorial Day after calls for a boycott

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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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