Eliana Jordan

Junior Feature Writer

Eliana Jordan is a feature writer for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach her at ejordan@thejc.com.

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New season of ‘Pilgrimage’ takes multifaith celebs on medieval passage through Austrian Alps

Jewish comedian Helen Lederer is one of seven celebrity ‘pilgrims’ to star in upcoming BBC reality show promoting interfaith dialogue

By Eliana Jordan

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Pilgrims' progress: (from left) Daliso Chaponda, Harry Clark, Stef Reid, Helen Lederer, Nelufar Hedayat, Jay McGuiness and Jeff Brazier (Photo: BBC/CTVC)

Jewish students distributed traditional round-shaped matzah from a convoy of 'Mitzvah Tanks' in New York City on Wednesday as part of an early Passover celebration. (Photo: Mandi Dehan / COLlive.com)

‘Mitzvah Tank’ parade sweeps through NYC for pre-Passover celebration

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced intentions to recognise Palestinian statehood during an interview with French media on Wednesday (Image: Getty)

Macron: France to recognise Palestinian state in June

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George Summerfield, a Jewish refugee from Germany who came to the UK as a child in 1939, passed away on Monday at the age of 91. (Photo: AJR/Dr Bea Lewkowicz)

George Summerfield, former refugee, dies at 91

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‘I’m just getting started’: My Unorthodox Life star Julia Haart on Israel activism, mini skirts and dating younger men

The formerly Orthodox mogul, newly single and at the forefront of Jewish advocacy, sat down with the JC for an exclusive chat during her visit to London

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April 9, 2025 11:17

Julia Haart, pictured at a rally for the hostages, has been campaigning for Israel since the Hamas attacks on October 7.

World Jewish Relief launches urgent appeal for aid to Myanmar earthquake victims

The organisation has partnered with a Myanmar NGO to provide critical humanitarian aid

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April 8, 2025 05:05

Rescue workers stand on the street next to a collapsed building in Mandalay on April 5, 2025, following the March 28 earthquake. (Photo: Getty Images)

UK Lawyers for Israel say ‘war crimes’ dossier on British IDF soldiers is ‘publicity stunt’

Human rights lawyers to submit a dossier to police including allegations of indiscriminate killing of civilians

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April 7, 2025 12:14

Ten British nationals in the IDF have been accused of committing war crimes in Gaza by British and Palestinian human rights lawyers. The evidence, compiled in a 240-page dossier, is being submitted to the Met on 7 April. (Photo by THOMAS COEX/AFP via Getty Images)

Sotheby’s to unveil earliest known Kiddush cup in existence

The medieval artefact, which is inscribed with both Hebrew and Arabic, will be on display for a limited time before heading to auction

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April 4, 2025 09:38

The Cup of Joy, a medieval Kiddush cup inscribed with both Hebrew and Arabic, is believed to be the oldest of its kind in existence. It will be on display at Sotheby's London from 25-29 April before going to auction in New York. (Photo: Sotheby's)

Berlin residents face deportation from Germany following pro-Palestine protests

The group, which includes three EU citizens, has reportedly been ordered to leave the country over allegations of support for terror and violent demonstrations, but they claim the move is intended to ‘silence dissent’

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April 3, 2025 11:59

Four Berlin residents are facing deportation over their alleged actions during pro-Palestine demonstrations in the city (Image: Getty)

Hostages Forum releases ‘Haggadah of Freedom’ for Passover

The organisation has created a Seder guide that tells the stories of Israeli hostages and their families

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April 2, 2025 12:25

'The Haggadah of Freedom', released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, includes stories of Israeli hostages alongside the traditional Passover tales. (Photo: The Hostages and Missing Families Forum)

Baron Stanley Kalms dies at 93

The head of Currys PLC and former member of the Conservative Party passed away on Sunday

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March 31, 2025 17:03

Stanley Kalms, pictured in March 1966, passed away on Sunday at the age of 93. (Photo by J. R. Watkins/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marine Le Pen banned from running for office after embezzlement conviction

The figurehead of the French far-right will be barred from standing in the next presidential election despite her narrow lead in the polls unless she successfully appeals the decision

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March 31, 2025 12:13