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Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Ancient scrolls find new home in Jerusalem library

The National Library of Israel in Jerusalem is now home to the world’s largest collection of 'Kabbalistic Tree' scrolls

By Daniel Ben-David

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Ancient scrolls find new home in Jerusalem library

Meet the Kindertransport refugee who fled the Nazis and turbo-charged mankind’s journey into outer space

Meet the Kindertransport refugee who fled the Nazis and turbo-charged mankind’s journey into outer space

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UJIA say Israel tours must apply for permission to visit Kotel

UJIA say Israel tours must apply for permission to visit Kotel

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United States set to rejoin 'anti-Israel' UNESCO

United States set to rejoin 'anti-Israel' UNESCO

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Polish Kindertransport memorial restored to its Gdansk city centre site

Statue by city boy who fled on last children’s train in 1939 is rededicated in special ceremony

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June 14, 2023 15:05

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Australia to ban public displays of the swastika amid rising far-right activity

The legislation will be introduced to parliament next week

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June 8, 2023 10:05

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Closure of London's Jewish Museum ‘leaves Jews at risk of being stereotyped’

The UK's foremost historian joins dozens of other prominent figures in calling for a Westminster Holocaust Memorial to be combined with a new Jewish Museum

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June 8, 2023 09:12

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Iran's election to UN role a 'disgrace' says Israel

Tehran has been given two new roles at the UN, including membership of a disarmament committee

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June 5, 2023 10:14

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Israeli footballer dedicates historic goal over Brazil to border attack victims

Israel’s U20 win advances them to the semi-finals to face off against either the US or Uruguay

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June 4, 2023 12:29

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Media run by ‘Zionist institutions’ to blame for inquiry into mosque, says protest leader

Rally took place last night at Islamic centre dubbed the ‘London office’ of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

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June 2, 2023 17:47

Chair of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, Massoud Shadjareh, addresses a crowd outside the Islamic Centre of England, June 1, 2023

Replace Westminster memorial with new Jewish Museum, says coalition backed by Simon Schama

Prominent community figures including Ruth Deech, Maureen Lipman and Gary Mond have written an open letter calling for the creation of a new central London Jewish Museum

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June 2, 2023 15:13

Replace Westminster memorial with new Jewish Museum, says coalition backed by Simon Schama

Charity commission accused of 'harassing' Muslim charities after ICE investigation

The government watchdog has been investigating the Islamic Centre of England for months

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June 1, 2023 16:46

Charity commission accused of 'harassing' Muslim charities after ICE investigation

Robbie Williams surprises Israeli street performer in Tel Aviv

The British pop icon has returned to Israel for the first time in nearly a decade

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May 31, 2023 14:51

Robbie Williams surprises Israeli street performer in Tel Aviv

Liberal and Reform Judaism host first event since unification announcement

The biennial weekend event was Progressive Judaism's first major in-person event in five years

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May 25, 2023 15:44

Liberal and Reform Judaism host first event since unification announcement

Deloitte director who called Hitler 'charismatic visionary' no longer works at the company

The Indian employee of the accounting giant posted a #inspirational message on Linkedin about the Austrian dictator

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May 24, 2023 13:52

Deloitte director who called Hitler 'charismatic visionary' no longer works at the company

Israelis cutting back on spending as cost of living crisis deepens

Eighty per cent of respondents tell poll they have had to give up one or more item of expenditure

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May 24, 2023 10:43

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