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'Israel is fighting for civilisation' says Melanie Phillips
Speaking at JW3 event with Tanya Gold, Jonathan Freedland and Howard Jacobson, Phillips said everyone in Israel was touched by the tragedy
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'Our restaurants have high standards', says Balady owner after JW3 closure
The chain has insisted it maintains 'strict' hygiene standards at all its locations
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JW3 shuts down restaurant after 'very disappointing' one-star hygiene rating
The London cultural centre cited Baladyt's 'very disappointing food hygiene rating' and said it was looking for a new food partner
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Community leaders line up to meet Israeli diaspora minister despite boycott push
The Board, UJS and the JLC all held discussions with Amichai Chikli this week
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Rob Rinder and JC Editor to discuss new concept of ‘Israelophobia’ at JW3 event
Jake Wallis Simons introduces the term and defines it in his new book, 'Israelophobia: The Newest Version of the Oldest Hatred and What To Do About It'
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Artists 'shocked' at JW3 job losses
But London centre says it remains committed to arts and cultural programming
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David Beckham: I consider myself part of the British Jewish community
The footballing superstar told a packed crowd at St Johns Wood synagogue that he regrets 1998 sending-off 'every week'
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Jewish pantomime to bring 'much-needed light' to JW3 audiences this Chanukah
Red Riding Hood and her bubbe are set to battle a 'big bad pig'
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Jobs 'at risk' at JW3 as cultural centre finalises five-year plan
'There will be some new roles and some roles at risk of ending,' the JW3 boss said
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Good sports tackle issues from footballing finance to cricketing schedules at JW3 fundraiser
Gabby Logan chaired an expert panel including top agent Jonathan Barnett at business breakfast
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