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The JC Comment Blog

The JC Comment Blog

JC writers offer a uniquely Jewish perspective on the burning issues of the moment.

Latest from The JC Comment Blog

Wanted: new Charedi leaders

In the clash between the state and the Charedi system, one thing seems clear: Strictly Orthodox leaders are struggling to make the case for their schools, says Simon Rocker

By Simon Rocker

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Wanted: new Charedi leaders

When will the Royals reveal the name of the new Prince?

When will the Royals reveal the name of the new Prince?

2 min read

How should we celebrate Yom Haatzmaut?

How should we celebrate Yom Haatzmaut?

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'Round table' designed to divide and rule

'Round table' designed to divide and rule

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Let's talk about sex

Sex education has never been more essential, but some Jewish parents are actively trying to block it - that's a mistake, argues Rosa Doherty

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April 13, 2018 10:47

Let's talk about sex

Why Corbyn will come unstuck

Angry voters may be attracted to today’s Labour but the Silent Majority will decide it is unacceptable, says Jan Shure

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April 10, 2018 14:24

Why Corbyn will come unstuck

Why is kosher food so expensive?

Political Editor Marcus Dysch eschews Westminster for a more important side of Jewish life

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April 10, 2018 10:39

Why is kosher food so expensive?

Is Israel behind Syria attacks?

There's growing speculation that the missile attack was launched by Israeli jets, but as always with the Middle East, there is more complexity.

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April 9, 2018 05:19

Is Israel behind Syria attacks?

Is it wrong for Jews to criticise Israel?

Lee Harpin asks why more prominent Jews aren't voicing concern about Israel's 'direction of travel'

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April 5, 2018 13:57

Is it wrong for Jews to criticise Israel?

Will the Israeli government fall this week?

Benjamin Netanyahu has too many balls in the air, argues Daniel Sugarman, and it's only a matter of time before he drops them all

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April 4, 2018 12:03

Will the Israeli government fall this week?

What is Corbyn telling us when he breaks unleavened bread with Jewdas?

Mr Corbyn's tone-deaf choice of Seder companions is telling, says JC editor Stephen Pollard

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April 3, 2018 07:46

What is Corbyn telling us when he breaks unleavened bread with Jewdas?

A different kind of Passover

A new plague appears to be spreading across the land – a plague of selective blindness, writes Daniel Sugarman

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March 29, 2018 12:01

A different kind of Passover

Let my people stay

We need the Jewish Labour Movement now more than ever, argues Daniel Sugarman

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March 28, 2018 12:48

The antisemites stand together. So should we

The BOD and the JLC have shown extraordinary leadership. Now's not the time to dilute our voice

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March 27, 2018 10:21

The antisemites stand together. So should we

How Jeremy Corbyn has let me down

Ben Weich explains why it's a tough time to be a Jewish Corbynista

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March 27, 2018 09:11

How Jeremy Corbyn has let me down

With Corbyn, it isn't just the Jews that should worry

Unable to see the problems within his own party, let alone the content of pictures he comments on, Jeremy Corbyn is the Mr Magoo of British politics

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March 26, 2018 09:05

With Corbyn, it isn't just the Jews that should worry

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