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Yotam Haim

Hamas took their drummer – but the beat goes on for this band of brothers

Yotam Haim’s band members are dedicating an album to him

By Elisa Bray

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Hamas took their drummer – but the beat goes on for this band of brothers

‘I always seek joy, so happy songs just spill out of me’

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‘What are you?’ they asked. ‘British or Jewish?’

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Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer (Photo: Universal Studios)

Oppenheimer leads nominations for the Oscars 2024, with Maestro just behind

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The Shangri-Las: The 60s girl band of Jewish sisters led by trail blazing Mary Weiss

The New York band’s lead singer died last week

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January 22, 2024 17:01

American pop girl group The Shangri-Las during a photo shoot on a terrace in London, UK, 24th October 1964; they are Marguerite 'Marge' Ganser, Mary Weiss, and Mary Ann Ganser. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Palestinian Authority says it is ready to ‘take charge’ of Gaza

Ambassador Husam Zomlot made the statement at a press conference in London

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January 17, 2024 11:14

Israeli forces during Gaza ground operations, Jan. 11, 2024. (Credit: IDF)

Ebon Moss-Bachrach scoops Emmy for The Bear

The actor was among several Jews who were nominated and won awards at this year’s ceremony

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January 16, 2024 12:38

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ebon Moss-Bachrach (R) and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Jeremy Allen White for "The Bear" pose in the press room during the 75th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

Ten must-watch television series coming up in 2024

These are Jewish and Jew-ish gems coming out this year

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January 15, 2024 15:22

Read all about it: Jewish Book Week 2024 has a new name

Now billed the Jewish Literary Foundation’s Book Week, or Bookweek24, it has an eclectic line-up including Booker Prize nominee Sarah Bernstein

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January 12, 2024 17:23

Chanukah delight: Sara Gibbs (Photo: Juliet McKee)

Geraldine sings praises of Jewish music

The doyenne of Jewish music on why we should ‘pay attention’ to what we hear in shul

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January 12, 2024 10:52

Geraldine Auerbach receiving her MBE in October 2000

Stars criticise Academy’s exclusion of Jews from diversity standards as “steeped in antisemitism”

Actors David Schwimmer and Julianna Margulies are among the 260 Jewish entertainment figures who signed an open letter

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January 10, 2024 16:33

Rapper Skepta apologises and removes artwork criticised for referencing the Holocaust

The veteran grime artist took down the image for his upcoming single ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’

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January 10, 2024 14:39

INDIO, CA - APRIL 23: Skepta performs on the Sahara Stage during day 3 of the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival (Weekend 2) at the Empire Polo Club on April 22, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Coachella)

Educational pioneer brings together all ages

Judith Ish-Horowicz set up the first intergenerational nursery

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January 4, 2024 16:11

Residents and toddlers making challah together at Apples and Honey Nightingale intergenerational nursery

Musician Alex Roth’s new album is inspired by his Polish-Jewish roots

The composer and guitarist’s latest record was made with field recordings at Jewish sites in Poland, the country of his forebears. Elisa Bray meets him

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January 4, 2024 16:05

Stars and MPs back calls for ‘Jewish History Month’ amid rising antisemitism in UK

Is a ‘British Jewish History Month’ the best way to celebrate Anglo-Jewry?

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January 4, 2024 11:20

The giant menorah in Trafalgar Square marking Chanukah (Photo: Alamy)

Kanye West asks for ‘forgiveness’ from the Jewish world after antisemitic comments

West’s frequent anti-Jewish tirades in interviews began with the ‘death con 3’ tweet

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December 27, 2023 15:00