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July 3, 2026, 10:20 am
How American Jewish groups are marking 250 years of the United States
From events at historic synagogues and museums to volunteer opportunities and civic engagement, American Jews across the country are celebrating the semiquincentennial
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Rita - legendary Israeli singer and actress. Pic: Yoav Pichersky
June 1, 2026, 2:33 pm
Rita to bring ‘a hug of love’ to London in intimate evening of music and storytelling
Israeli singer who left Iran with her family when she was eight says London show will offer warmth, hope and connection as audiences seek closeness and comfort
By Annabel Sinclair
The Montefiore Centrepiece, commissioned to commemorate Sir Moses Montefiore’s role in securing the release of Jews imprisoned during the Damascus Affair of 1840. Credit: Montefiore Endowment
May 29, 2026, 1:54 pm
What the V&A’s Montefiore masterpieces reveal about Jewish history
Two historic silver treasures uncover stories of persecution, emancipation, colonial legacies and Jewish-Muslim friendship
By Michal Friedlander and Professor Abigail Green
May 21, 2026, 3:10 pm
Paul Simon’s final London bow was a masterclass in musical genius
The 84-year-old Jewish icon overcame serious hearing loss for a moving Palladium farewell performance
By Darren Richman
Matt Brittin. Photo: BBC
May 18, 2026, 11:10 am
BBC’s Israel controversies loom over new director-general’s first day
Matt Brittin says BBC is needed “more than ever” after broadcaster faced criticism over anti-IDF chants broadcast live
By JN Reporter
Red kosher four glasses wine with matzah and a Passover Haggadah
March 30, 2026, 3:54 pm
From ‘Jew goals’ to missed seders: why Pesach still hits home
A personal reflection on antisemitism, family traditions and why Passover still resonates - football clashes, matzah and all
By Darren Richman
Rita - legendary Israeli singer and actress. Pic: Yoav Pichersky
February 27, 2026, 8:10 am
Rita to bring ‘a hug of love’ to London in intimate evening of music and storytelling
Israeli singer, who left Iran with her family when she was 8 years old, says London show will offer warmth, hope and connection as audiences seek closeness and comfort
By Annabel Sinclair
A view of Jerusalem. Photo: Annabel Sinclair
February 13, 2026, 9:12 am
Still catching its breath, Israel tourism is on the way back to booming
SPECIAL REPORT: Flights are back to usual, visitors are returning but confidence is still rebuilding
By Annabel Sinclair
The Rothschild Vienna Mahzor, 1415 Prayers for the Morning Services of Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year)
December 10, 2025, 3:53 pm
Nazi-looted Rothschild Vienna Mahzor to be auctioned at Sotheby’s for up to £5.5m
Six-century-old illustrated High Holiday manuscript, seized in 1938 and misidentified for decades, returns to market after restitution
By Annabel Sinclair
Jack Osborne and Ruby Wax now up for eviction on I'm a Celebrity Get Me out of here
November 28, 2025, 6:00 pm
Keep ‘JUBY’ in the Jungle
Jack Osborne and Ruby Wax are up for eviction. For week two of I'm A Celeb to be fun, they MUST stay
By Madison Grant-Gold
Hard rocker with a Jewish heart - David Draiman credit: ALON LEVIN
October 26, 2025, 8:31 pm
No Hate in the Mosh Pit
As antisemitism raged at Glastonbury - Ozzy Osborne's farewell was a safe space for this heavy metal fan
By Charlotte Henry
October 26, 2025, 7:39 pm
“Surely it’s better to be a Jew than an atheist?’
Before his UK tour writer and documentarian Jon Ronson talks about how he was outed at a jihadi camp
By Etan Smallman
Tracy-Ann Oberman as Faye and Jennifer Westfeldt as Julie in The Assembled Parties
October 25, 2025, 2:44 am
REVIEW: The Assembled Parties, Hampstead Theatre
Tracy-Ann Oberman steals the table in Richard Greenberg's compelling Christmas tale for dysfunctional Jews
By Brigit Grant
Uzi Amrani creating conceptual art that reveal the scars of wars. image: Moses Pini Siluk
September 17, 2025, 5:56 pm
Israeli artist uses army uniform to expose trauma
Uzi Amrani, Shtisel's costume designer, creates conceptual art to reveal the scars wars leave behind
Tim Davie appears before Commons committee (pic Parliament TV)
September 9, 2025, 2:20 pm
BBC chief defends Jewish journalist Raffi Berg after MP questions his impartiality
Row erupts in Commons hearing after Labour MP names BBC Middle East Editor, prompting accusations of antisemitic targeting
By Annabel Sinclair
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