Jews are back as everyone’s go-to target, but I’m looking for a glimpse of light
Although I habitually squash thoughts about peace, I also know I have to envision a future in which there might be steps towards it
Why I won’t wear make-up this Yom Kippur (but I will be brushing my teeth)
I know cosmetics make me look better but with the High Holy Days upon us, it is time to take an unadorned look in the mirror
Frummer driving brings the Wild West to N16
Take it from a Stamford Hill native: the stereotypes about Jewish drivers carry weight
What our British teens can teach us about Jewish pride
We can learn a lot about loyalty and friendship – especially in the face of hardship – from our proudly Jewish kids
Don’t know much about biology...
Inherited conditions are more common in people of Jewish ancestry so students should take the appropriate genetic tests
The ways we remember those we loved
My shul has emailed to notify me that my mother’s yahrzeit is coming up, but it doesn’t feel like the most fitting way to commemorate her
Why I’d rather tough it out than take painkillers
After visiting Ottawa and seeing the opioid crisis up close, I’m more anti-pills than ever
How to broaden your kids’ cultural horizons on holiday without them realising it
This year, I’m swapping lilos for lavender fields for the perfect family break
Mum has disowned me more times than I’ve noshed a bagel
Her decision on whether or not to claim me depends on how frum I look when we’re out and about. But I’ve had my moments of delicious revenge
The day I had my own battle of Cable Street
As my assailant hit me, the thought occurred that this was not the first Jewish face to be punched at this location
After 12 years my school runs are now over, and I want to do every journey again
As my youngest leaves primary and the schlepping stops, I want it all back
Shabbat lifts? It’s a very long storey
You don’t have to press any buttons – the only ones pressed will be yours
My secret tip for a happy marriage…spend time apart
‘We definitely get on brilliantly – as long as we’re not forced to spend too much time together’
The Body Shop is an ethical brand built on chutzpah
With its sustainability philososphy, it set industry standards. Let’s hope it doesn’t disappear
The truth is Jews can’t run a gig let alone the world
Antisemites overestimate our organisational abilities – invite them to a communal event and they’ll see for themselves
Why empathy is a priceless antidote in this painful world
An anti-Israel demonstration at Auschwitz turned my stomach but an Arab-Israeli delegation to the death camp and a Holocaust survivor who refuses to hate, are a cure
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