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Ben Weich

Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.

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Antiques Roadshow Holocaust special nominated for BAFTA

The BBC show ran an hour-long special to coincide with the 2017 Holocaust Memorial Day

By Ben Weich

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Antiques Roadshow Holocaust special nominated for BAFTA

Corbyn calls for review of arms sales to Israel

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Jewish Momentum member resigns over antisemitism

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Teenager’s Holocaust memorial photo wins national award

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Netanyahu blames human rights charity for migrant deal collapse

Yesterday the Israeli Prime Minister scrapped a transfer deal for thousands of African asylum seekers just hours after announcing it

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April 4, 2018 09:52

Netanyahu blames human rights charity for migrant deal collapse

Jewdas defends antisemitism record after Seder furore

The left-wing anti-Zionist group said its members had fought Jew-hatred "before it was cool" in response to communal condemnation

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April 3, 2018 15:31

Jewdas defends antisemitism record after Seder furore

Netanyahu scraps African migrant transfer deal

Israeli prime minister's announcement comes in the face of pressure from right-wing coalition partners

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April 3, 2018 11:13

Netanyahu scraps African migrant transfer deal

Just what is Jewdas?

The obscure fringe group are suddenly at the top of the news agenda – but what are their beliefs?

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April 3, 2018 10:33

Israel drops plan to deport African migrants

Israel's initial proposal to deport thousands to African nations sparked protests and international condemnation

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April 2, 2018 16:35

Israel drops plan to deport African migrants

Jewish Labour figure 'frustrated' with pace of action on antisemitism

Rhea Wolfson said some party members had crossed the line from legitimate Israel criticism to antisemitism

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April 2, 2018 15:52

Jewish Labour figure 'frustrated' with pace of action on antisemitism

Chancellor: Brexit means Tories are behind in London

Barnet, home to about one-fifth of the UK Jewish population, is predicted to vote Labour in May council elections

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March 30, 2018 12:33

Chancellor: Brexit means Tories are behind in London

Interfaith plan wins student £5,000

Sally Patterson, a University of Bristol undergraduate, was named ahead of three other finalists as the inaugural winner of the UK Campus Pitch Competition

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March 29, 2018 14:07

And now a word from our new eruv sponsor... the Holiday Inn

Herts shul has found an innovative way to fund the upkeep of religious boundary

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March 29, 2018 12:20

And now a word from our new eruv sponsor... the Holiday Inn

Harding spots flaws in religion reporting

'Newsrooms report religion always from the outside...they tend to focus on the extremes of religion, such as intolerance and violence'

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March 29, 2018 11:24

Harding spots flaws in religion reporting

Interview: Izzeldin Abuelaish

Known for his public advocacy for peace, Dr Abuelaish maintains a peace agreement for Gaza is possible

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March 29, 2018 10:31

Thousands back antisemitic open letter to Jeremy Corbyn

Organisers were also accused of using their 'immense strength' and 'employing the full might of the BBC'

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March 29, 2018 09:10

Thousands back antisemitic open letter to Jeremy Corbyn