Ben Weich
Ben Weich is a reporter for the JC.
Chief Rabbi rebukes Church of England antisemitism report for not addressing evangelicals who try to convert Jews
He says the issue can 'diminish the basis of trust'
In sacking Pochettino and appointing Mourinho, Daniel Levy displayed outrageous chutzpah
Having just hours to mourn the loss of our beloved manager, who took us to a Champions League final, Tottenham fans now brace ourselves for disaster
Israeli public figures call for European ban on West Bank settlement products
Politicians, diplomats and academics urge European Union to go a step further, after the European Court of Justice ruled settlement products must be labelled
Misgivings over antisemitism in the most Labour-friendly Jewish seat
Diane Abbott, the shadow Home Secretary, has represented Hackney North and Stoke Newington since 1987, but there are signs her Jewish support is waning
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
Jewish people 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'
Canvey Island swastika daubings 'baffle' leader of Charedi community
Leader expresses concern but adds: 'It appears to be some dispute between local people'
Brexit is the key issue in heavily Remain-voting Hampstead and Kilburn
The JC speaks to members of the community in Hampstead and Kilburn, currently a Labour safe seat
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
Clacton Labour candidate Gideon Bull 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
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
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
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
Labour activist contemplated suicide after backlash for speaking out against antisemitism
Hull University student was interviewed for the BBC Panorama exposé on Jew-hate in the party
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'
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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