In case you missed it…seven must-read stories from the past week!
A British Kindertransport refugee being Israel's oldest skydiver, Mazeltov wishes to Harry and Meghan and 10 things not to ask a convert are among this week's top reads...
Relive the past week on jewishnews.co.uk with our top-seven must-read stories from the past seven days…
Scroll down to read our pick of this week’s stories, which included a British Kindertransport refugee being Israel’s oldest skydiver, the sad passing of the first female Board of Deputies President Jo Wagerman, the community wishing Mazeltov to Harry and Meghan and 10 things not to ask a convert…
1) British Kindertransport refugee, 94, becomes Israel’s oldest skydiver –Walter Bingham fell from 13,000 feet as a belated birthday present, and insists he’ll do it again before he reaches 100
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2) Police investigating swastikas daubed at nature walk in Stanmore –
Authorities alerted after Nazi symbols discovered by Israeli visitor while walking along a nature trail on Shabbat
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3) Jo Wagerman dies at 85: Tributes to first female Board president and ex-JFS head – Current head of JFS pays respects to ‘formidable’ and trailblazing community leader who ‘transformed’ the school in eight years
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4) Palestinian baby dies despite heart transplant from Jewish child –
Engagement revealed by one of three American brothers whose father was William Hitler, the Nazi dictator’s nephew
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5) Hologram of Amy Winehouse to tour and biopic of her life to be made –Jewish artist’s family announces the deal with Monumental Pictures this week, with biopic to be co-produced by Lily Allen’s mother
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6) Mazeltovs to Harry and Meghan after Royal couple say they’re expecting
– Community leaders send greeting to recently married pair following Kensington Palace’s announcement this morning
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7) 10 things not to ask a convert (from someone who is) – Here’s a handy guide to being sensitive around ‘new Jews’ from someone who is converting to the faith
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