Simon Round

Simon Round was the JC’s features writer and wrote a column for the paper for more than 20 years. His interview subjects included Joan Rivers, Stephen Fry, Jerry Springer plus both Nigel and Nigella Lawson. He has also written for many national newspapers and magazines both at home and abroad.

January 07, 2013 11:05

Staving off the winter blues

December 27, 2012 11:08

Felix Posen's mission: the first-ever entire record of everything Jewish

The multi-millionaire has poured a fortune into his passion for secular education. And his new project is his grandest yet

December 06, 2012 12:04

What chutzpah! How Olivia Lee became the queen of prank TV

The Dirty Sexy Funny star has found fame playing jokes on unsuspecting celebs. Her Jewish upbringing is to blame, she says

November 29, 2012 11:25

Brett Wigdortz, the Teach First man who is transforming Britain's schools

He's the inspiration behind the project that gets talented teachers helping under-achieving children

November 23, 2012 11:05

JC Profile: Adam Richman

November 22, 2012 10:53

Sera Hersham-Loftus: the seductive interior designer

Her style is boho meets rock n roll — and celebrities love it

November 15, 2012 15:15

They did their bit - the story of three centuries of heroism

From Trafalgar to Helmand province, Jews have a distinguished record of service in the British armed forces

November 15, 2012 10:40

They did their bit - the story of three centuries of military heroism

Sadly, there are not many Jews who fought in the Second World War who are still able to march. But those who can will be polishing their medals to parade down Whitehall on Sunday

November 12, 2012 15:33

Guest who?

There's one at every table. A nuisance, or a nebbech. Who's sitting next to you?

October 25, 2012 11:08

Steven Berkoff's East Enders

In the 1960s the acclaimed actor photographed the last remnants of a once-vibrant Jewish community

October 22, 2012 13:55

TV review: Timeshift

For all of you who think that klezmer is simply Jewish wedding music, this excellent documentary in the Timeshift strand proved that, well, you were absolutely right.

October 19, 2012 10:48

Hebburn: a British sitcom that avoids Jewish cliches

Everyone has been attempting to get Jews into light entertainment and reality programmes recently.

October 18, 2012 10:58

Woody Allen's latest picture - made by his biggest fan

Without Woody Allen, Sophie Lellouche’s life would have been very different. She might never have discovered literature, music or philosophy, and she would definitely not be attending the London gala premiere of her movie Paris-Manhattan.

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