Eliana Jordan

Junior Feature Writer

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

Latest from Eliana Jordan

We’re British Jews who helped rid the world of Nazi evil – and will always be proud of it

On the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory against Nazi Germany, Jewish servicemen and women reflect on the day the war ended

5 min read

Henny Franks (bottom right) in the British Auxiliary Services.

Pro-Palestine protesters march against Israel's participation in last year's Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on May 11, 2024. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurovision boss rejects calls from former contestants to ban Israel

2 min read

Til death us do part: Michelle Williams as Molly and Jenny Slate as Nikki in Dying for Sex (Photo: Sarah Shatz/FX)

Dying for Sex review: ‘will make you laugh and cry’

3 min read

Andrew Garfield appeared in the 22 April episode of BBC1's 'Who Do You Think You Are', through which he made several illuminating discoveries about his Jewish lineage. (Photo: BBC / Wall to Wall / Stephen Perry)

Andrew Garfield explores Jewish roots in BBC1’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

3 min read

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

2 min read

April 15, 2025 15:45

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

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

A convoy of over 100 converted RVs traversed the city on Wednesday to pass out matzah and spread Jewish joy

1 min read

April 11, 2025 09:22

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)

Macron: France to recognise Palestinian state in June

The French President suggested that the move could be used to put pressure on Arab states to return the favour with regard to Israel

1 min read

April 10, 2025 11:34

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

George Summerfield, Holocaust survivor, dies at 91

A Jewish refugee from Germany who escaped from Berlin in 1939

3 min read

April 9, 2025 13:19

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)

‘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

6 min read

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

1 min read

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

2 min read

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

2 min read

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’

2 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

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

1 min read

March 31, 2025 12:13

On Monday a French court sentenced on far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with immediate effect, throwing into doubt her bid to stand for President in 2027. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

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Eliana Jordan

Latest from Eliana Jordan

We’re British Jews who helped rid the world of Nazi evil – and will always be proud of it

Eurovision boss rejects calls from former contestants to ban Israel

Dying for Sex review: ‘will make you laugh and cry’

Andrew Garfield explores Jewish roots in BBC1’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are’

More from Eliana Jordan

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

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

Macron: France to recognise Palestinian state in June

George Summerfield, Holocaust survivor, dies at 91

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

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

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

Sotheby’s to unveil earliest known Kiddush cup in existence

Berlin residents face deportation from Germany following pro-Palestine protests

Hostages Forum releases ‘Haggadah of Freedom’ for Passover

Baron Stanley Kalms dies at 93

Marine Le Pen banned from running for office after embezzlement conviction