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LJF's Adrian Cohen addresses councillors at Jewish Museum

June 29, 2022, 9:56 am

Councillors celebrate Jewish election success at packed reception

Around 50 of London's 90 Jewish councillors - including Camden leader Georgia Gould and Harrow deputy Marilyn Ashton - attended the London Jewish Forum event at the Jewish Museum

By Jewish News Reporter

May 25, 2022, 2:32 pm

Surprise Camden Labour victor Cohen poised to stand down

Jewish News understands Adrian Cohen, who won the Hampstead Town seat in the May 5 local elections for Labour, is set to announce he is stepping down due to new work commitments

By Lee Harpin

Swastika near Belsize Square. Credit: the Board of Deputies

October 31, 2021, 8:25 am

Teen arrested after wall near Camden shul defaced with swastikas

Police were alerted to reports of a male spraying the Nazi symbol on walls in the vicinity of a synagogue in Belsize Square at 8.40pm on Saturday night.

By Lee Harpin

Four candidates at the Barnet and Camden hustings

April 27, 2021, 2:14 pm

Antisemitism and air quality discussed at Barnet and Camden hustings

Lib Dem and Labour candidates were present at Monday night's JLC debate, while the Green and Tory hopefuls were representatives by other activists

By Jenni Frazer

November 20, 2020, 1:44 pm

Lib Dem mayoral hopeful: After discovering my roots, antisemitism felt personal

Luisa Porritt, 33, who is challenging Sadiq Khan, said: 'Even though antisemitism wasn’t at me or about me, It felt personal, and that’s part of the journey I’ve been on'

By Stephen Oryszczuk

April 10, 2020, 1:52 pm

A tale of one city: London under lockdown

As the capital's streets remain deserted, one film-maker travels in to document history as it happens

By Alex Galbinski

September 9, 2019, 9:45 am

Top 10 events not to be missed – marking our heritage

We pick out top activities with B’nai B’rith UK, for the 20th anniversary of the European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage

By Francine Wolfisz

August 2, 2019, 12:12 pm

Something for the weekend!

From La La Land and the life story of Dr Ruth Westheimer, to an exhibit on writer Kathy Acker and free cricket taster sessions, here are our top picks to get you out-and-about!

By Francine Wolfisz

Jewish Museum’s latest exhibition, Great British Jews: A Celebration, runs until November

June 20, 2019, 3:07 pm

Not just bagels! How British Jews have helped shape the country

Francine Wolfisz is surprised to discover the many Jewish contributions to British popular culture

By Francine Wolfisz

December 10, 2018, 8:22 pm

Camden shop withdraws ‘Gestapo’ fancy dress costume after complaints

Jewish News takes up issue after social media user failed to get the shop to take action on the costume

By Joe Millis

Headstone with a star if David at a cemetery (Thinkstock)

July 25, 2018, 2:58 pm

North London Coroner to open out-of-hours service provision

Community welcomes decision to offer evening and weekend provision for dealing with pressing burial issues in Harrow, Brent, Barnet, Haringey and Enfield

Young Jews and Muslims collect for refugees

May 2, 2018, 4:10 pm

Young Jews and Muslims collect over £500 for refugees sleeping rough

Young Neighbours initiative sees 17-22-year olds provide practical support for asylum seekers in Calais

Jewish Museum chief executive Abigail Morris

March 15, 2018, 10:49 am

Jewish Museum trolled with 3,000 ‘disturbing’ daily emails by Polish nationalists

Camden centre inundated with messages supporting the controversial Polish Holocaust law, after one of its exhibitions in Warsaw

February 26, 2018, 2:57 pm

Councillor berates local Labour party for ‘singling out Jews’ in seven of last nine meetings

Phil Rosenberg said the Hampstead and Kilburn branch tolerated 'shameful' anti-Semitism - as the party promises to probe allegations

January 29, 2018, 12:01 pm

Two MPs and Camden leader ‘fundamentally disagree’ with coroner Mary Hassell

Sir Keir Starmer, Tulip Siddiq and Cllr Georgia Gould voice their disapproval over controversial burial official

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