Community

Bergen-Belsen

Holocaust survivors return to Bergen-Belsen to mark 80th anniversary of their liberation

At the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp, survivors felt it may be their last chance to see it

By Rachel Coussins

3 min read

Peter Lantos, who survived Bergen-Belsen (Photo: Rachel Coussins)

The Growing Project The Growing Project aims to establish a national network of 100 'Resilience Centres'

Mental health

UK volunteer supports groundbreaking Israeli mental health project after October 7 attacks

By Ellie Grant

2 min read

Eli Sharabi at St John's Wood Synagogue (Photo: Blake Ezra Photography/UJIA)

Hostages

‘A light in the darkness’: Eli Sharabi shares his story of survival at first community event outside Israel

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

People from the transgender community hold a protest against the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo: Getty Images)

LGBT+

Progressive and Masorti leaders reassure trans members following Supreme Court ruling

By Jane Prinsley

4 min read

Yom HaShoah UK

Holocaust survivor shares her story with Bushey community on Yom HaShoah

By Gaby Wine

2 min read

Top teacher: Yavneh College's head Spencer Lewis (photo: Zoe Cooper)

Schools

Yavneh head shortlisted for national teaching awards

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Kindertransport refugee Lord Alfred Dubs (centre) lights a candle (Photo: Meron Persey Photography)

Yom HaShoah UK

Community marks Yom HaShoah in moving Westminster ceremony

By Gaby Wine

3 min read

Stuart Diamond, CEO of Mitzvah Day, giving a speech after collecting a Dangoor Award for his interfaith work

Jewish Small Communities Network

Former Mitzvah Day head takes on small communities role

By JC Reporter

1 min read

Progressive Judaism

Vote on new Progressive Judaism movement on May 18

By Gaby Wine

1 min read

Eve Kugler

Holocaust survivor Eve Kugler dies, aged 94

By Ellie Grant

3 min read

The London Marathon

Runners take part in the TCS London Marathon 2025 April 27, 2025 in London, England (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

A capital day out for this year’s London Marathon runners

This year’s field featured 59 participants who dedicated their race to the remaining hostages in Gaza

By Ellie Grant

3 min read

Could the UK’s largest Orthodox synagogue body have its first woman president?Fundraiser launched to support student fighting leukaemia

The Schmooze

The accolade of a listed status can be an unwanted gift

Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue, which was the subject of redevelopment plans, has just been awarded grade II status

By Simon Rocker

2 min read

Brighton and Hove Reform Synagogue windows by John Petts. The building has just received a grade II listed status (Photo: C20 Society)

Jewish Women's Aid

Our community needs to tackle the rise in sexual violence against younger women

Jewish Women’s Aid has seen a 64 per cent overall increase in calls from women and girls who have experienced sexual violence

By Sam Clifford

2 min read

HIAS+JCORE

This Pesach, let’s commit to calling for freedom for all

‘We are reminded frequently throughout the festival that it is a mitzvah to welcome the stranger’

By Rabbi David Mason

2 min read

Singular Challenge

The early years of separation need not be lonely ones

Separation and divorce can bring challenges – but also new opportunities

By Denise Lester

2 min read

Get

How Jewish courts are easing the pain of divorce

Ela Nicolaides explains what support the London Beth Din provides to couples going through the get process

By Ela Nicolaides

2 min read

Norwood

The benefit cuts risk further marginalising the most vulnerable

Some people will always struggle to find paid employment

By Naomi Dickson

2 min read

Bushey Cemetery

A cup of tea in a cemetery can bring much cheer

The United Synagogue have created a great place to invite guests after a stone-setting or a funeral

By Keren David

3 min read