Chanukah can bring everyone together, even after divorce
When it comes to couples no longer together, my mother’s maxim is paramount: when you’ve got children, there’s no such thing as divorce
My message to A-list celebs: Keep your political views to yourself
I’ve been asked to endorse political parties, but I’ve always said no
We are all – left, right, Charedi and secular – plaited together
At this exceptional moment for our people, building conversations and mutual support feels more important than ever
In times like these, we need the unique comfort music gives us
For a while I lost my faith in Bruckner – whose music was played in Vienna on the night of Kristallnacht
Exam results are one thing but getting results in life is another
We do our children a disservice by focusing so intensely on academic prowess
You might hate Trump but it’s wrong to compare him to Hitler
To express revulsion at Trump, the language used to describe Nazi Germany is cavalierly appropriated
Music is the voice of the Jewish soul, whether in joy or sorrow
As Jonathan Sacks put it, “The history of the Jewish spirit is written in its songs”
How we’ll miss the generation who turned extreme hardship into love
My beloved Grandma Frances typified the intense love of grandparents
Like Moses, I wandered the desert with no phone signal – and my mind soared
How a trip to the Sahara made me think of the exodus
Blame politicians for Palestine march chaos, not the police
The Met deserve our appreciation rather than our scorn for the tough job that they do
Now of all times, laughter is the medicine we really need
Just now, as the world seems to be falling apart, some people might feel it’s inappropriate to look for humour
Though this season feels steeped in darkness, we must find the light to take us forward
Over the last two months we have drawn a renewed, indispensable strength from one another
As Israel fights, our duty is to deploy reason, facts and hope
Every one of us has to transform into powerful advocates for our people, our values and the state of Israel
Why I'm thinking of murderers this Rosh Hashanah
Happy (early) New Year to you all!
Why I’m so proud to be Jewish, in good times and bad
We’ve got a community so rich and deep and nourishing that, at its best, it makes you feel like you’re floating in an ocean of chicken soup
Ben Helfgott gifted me an understanding of the Shoah that was unforgettable
Rob Rinder met Sir Ben while filming a documentary about his grandfather
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