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Ben Weich

Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.

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Chief Rabbi rebukes Church of England antisemitism report

He says the issue can 'diminish the basis of trust'

By Ben Weich

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Chief Rabbi rebukes Church of England antisemitism report

Spurs chairman's outrageous chutzpah

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Israeli public figures call for ban on settlement products

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Misgivings over antisemitism in the most Labour-friendly Jewish seat

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Police sergeant allegedly taunted Jewish colleague with pepperoni pizza

According to Sussex Police, a policeman identified as PS Jacobs is said to have dangled the slice of non-Kosher pizza over a Jewish officer's food

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November 14, 2019 12:43

Police sergeant allegedly taunted Jewish colleague with pepperoni pizza

Jews worried about Corbyn attend Jewish Agency aliyah meetings in London

Although organisers said the prospect of a Labour government was not the primary factor, they said it had 'enhanced interest, awareness and planning'

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November 13, 2019 14:15

Jews worried about Corbyn attend Jewish Agency aliyah meetings in London

Canvey Island swastika daubings 'baffle' leader of Charedi community

Leader expresses concern but adds: 'It appears to be some dispute between local people'

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November 11, 2019 18:00

Canvey Island swastika daubings 'baffle' leader of Charedi community

Brexit the key issue in heavily Remain Hampstead

The JC speaks to members of the community in Hampstead and Kilburn, currently a Labour safe seat

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November 8, 2019 15:21

Brexit the key issue in heavily Remain Hampstead

Some Jews are still voting for Corbyn’s Labour — they explain why

A recent JC poll found only 7 per cent of Jews would vote Labour. Ben Weich asks them why

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November 8, 2019 14:52

Some Jews are still voting for Corbyn’s Labour — they explain why

Labour candidate drops out over ‘Shylock’ row

The Haringey councillor admitted referring to the antisemitic Shakespeare character, but insists that he did not direct it towards a Jewish colleague

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November 8, 2019 11:12

Labour candidate drops out over ‘Shylock’ row

Natan Sharansky launches Refusenik documentary UK premiere

From Slavery to Freedom charts Mr Sharansky’s journey from Soviet prisoner to Israeli statesman and human rights figure

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November 7, 2019 16:02

Natan Sharansky launches Refusenik documentary UK premiere

Police break up violent house party of over 100 Jewish teenagers

The house party was thought to have been attended by pupils of JFS and JCoSS

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November 7, 2019 13:19

Police break up violent house party of over 100 Jewish teenagers

Chris Williamson blocked from running as Labour candidate

It is understood that the party’s National Executive Committee deemed the former Derby North MP ineligible for selection as his disciplinary case is ongoing

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November 6, 2019 13:54

Chris Williamson blocked from running as Labour candidate

Labour activist contemplated suicide after backlash for speaking out against hate

Hull University student was interviewed for the BBC Panorama exposé on Jew-hate in the party

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November 4, 2019 12:42

Labour activist contemplated suicide after backlash for speaking out against hate

Netflix Mossad rescue film missed real story, says real-life brother of Ethiopian lead

'When a lot of people in my community saw the movie, they thought it was again maintaining the narrative of the white saviour'

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November 1, 2019 17:04

Netflix Mossad rescue film missed real story, says real-life brother of Ethiopian lead

Church cancels conference over antisemitism fears

After being contacted by the North West Friends of Israel, St Columba’s Church in Chester backed out of hosting pro-Palestine event featuring Gilad Atzmon and Stephen Sizer

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November 1, 2019 15:52

Church cancels conference over antisemitism fears