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After swastikas and threats I turned my restaurant kosher

Even in the face of hate, Beejhy Barhany refused to hide who she was at her (now) kosher vegan Harlem cafe

4 min read

December 5, 2024 12:39

Photo: Clay Williams / http://claywilliamsphoto.com

The Israeli-Palestinian boy band with the harmony factor

‘The music saved us’, say pop group As1one, who arrived in LA to record their album the day before October 7

6 min read

December 2, 2024 14:10

As1one say 'Music is the best thing to deliver our message' (Photo: Andrew Zach/ East Deck Creative Inc)

New art prize to commemorate artist who explored the intergenerational trauma of her mother’s escape from Nazi Germany

The life and legacy of Judith Tucker is being celebrated at the University of Leeds

2 min read

November 26, 2024 17:30

Artist Judith Tucker and poet Harriet Tarlo at work at Humberston Fitties Beach (Photo: Annabel McCourt)

The ex-JFS pupil who became the postergirl for equine luxury

Clara Fingerhut bought a pony with her bat mitzvah money and has never looked back

3 min read

November 21, 2024 12:25

The ex-JFS pupil who became the postergirl for equine luxury

Andy Cohen’s Real Housewives are coming to London

The American reality TV franchise that started in 2006 will air in the UK capital next year

1 min read

November 20, 2024 18:51

Andy Cohen’s Real Housewives are coming to London

Bob Dylan, Royal Albert Hall, review: Confounding, poignant and a privilege to witness

Dylan performed the first of three nights at the venue – a culmination of a three-year world tour

2 min read

November 14, 2024 14:13

Bob Dylan performs at Roskilde Festival in 2019 (Photo by Helle Arensbak/AFP via Getty Images)

I love Chrismukkah and I’m not afraid to admit it

Chanukah begins on Christmas Day this year, which is perfect if you adore both of them

2 min read

November 14, 2024 09:33

Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square (Getty Images)

Mum of baby with Tay-Sachs urges people to get tested before starting a family

Jnetics is holding a vital match-funding campaign on Sunday and Monday

5 min read

November 8, 2024 14:50

Family’s artistic legacy lives on with inaugural prize

Mark Cass’ father and great-great uncle championed up-and-coming artists in Europe and the UK

3 min read

November 4, 2024 17:38

Mark Cass (l) and his father Wilfred Cass with a painting by Max Liebermann of Mark's great-grandfather Richard Cassirer (Photo: Mark Cass)

A Simchat Torah of reflection, sadness, loss, pain… and hope

This year’s festivities will be marked by an intensity that has never been felt before

3 min read

October 23, 2024 15:16

Dancing with Torah scrolls during the Simhat Torah in Netanya (Getty Images)

The power of the voice to preserve memories

Caroline Pearce specialises in audio recordings of people’s lives

2 min read

October 16, 2024 11:32

Caroline Pearce, who specialised in audio recordings of people's lives, says that the voice alone has the power to evoke strong memories and emotions (Photo: Tori Deslauriers)

We will say l’chaim this Succot – but we can’t forget the darkness

Shuls will be trying to find a balance between our obligation to celebrate and remembering those in captivity

3 min read

October 16, 2024 09:00

We will say l’chaim this Succot – but we can’t forget the darkness

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After swastikas and threats I turned my restaurant kosher

The Israeli-Palestinian boy band with the harmony factor

New art prize to commemorate artist who explored the intergenerational trauma of her mother’s escape from Nazi Germany

The ex-JFS pupil who became the postergirl for equine luxury

Andy Cohen’s Real Housewives are coming to London

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I love Chrismukkah and I’m not afraid to admit it

Mum of baby with Tay-Sachs urges people to get tested before starting a family

Family’s artistic legacy lives on with inaugural prize

A Simchat Torah of reflection, sadness, loss, pain… and hope

The power of the voice to preserve memories

We will say l’chaim this Succot – but we can’t forget the darkness