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Dame Maureen Lipman
Camp Simcha Ladies Lunch guest speaker Dame Maureen Lipman.
November 11, 2024, 2:48 pm
Dame Maureen Lipman toasts Camp Simcha’s largest ever ladies’ lunch
Sell-out event raises £120k to support families with seriously ill children; announces extension of services to those over 18-years old
By Michelle Rosenberg
People blowing shofars and whistles in Abbey Road, London, led by Vanessa Feltz and Maureen Lipman, to show solidarity with the over 100 hostages held in Gaza.
March 10, 2024, 4:25 pm
Hundreds join shofar chorus in call to free hostages
One group met at St John’s Wood Synagogue on Sunday – led by TV presenter Vanessa Feltz and actress Dame Maureen Lipman.
By Jewish News Reporter
February 8, 2024, 11:50 am
VANESSA FELTZ OPINION: Join our lockdown in support of the hostages
On Sunday 11 February more than 100 padlocks carrying the names of hostages will be attached to the Lovelock Hostage Bridge
By Vanessa Feltz
Tracy-Ann Oberman, a force of nature
December 14, 2023, 5:12 pm
Why we need Tracy-Ann Oberman
The actor who wears her activist heart on her sleeve returns as Shylock in January
By Brigit Grant
UN Women: a demonstration to get validation for Israel's female victims of sexual abuse by Hamas
December 5, 2023, 2:01 pm
OPINION: Shaming UN Women – a protest by Jewish women
The lack of recognition for the sexually abused female victims of October 7 has rightly triggered a global campaign
By Brigit Grant
Golda Meir, JW3
October 6, 2023, 2:12 pm
Jewface row ’embarrassing’ says Golda Meir’s grandson at Jewish News film screening
Gideon Meir was speaking at first showing of biopic of Israel's first female prime minister featuring Helen Mirren at JW3.
By Etan Smallman
Zoom Rockman with Amy Winehouse
June 10, 2023, 6:47 pm
Zoom Rockman – the young man behind the must-see exhibition of the summer
Lord Sugar, Dame Maureen Lipman and David Baddiel are among the stars on display at The Jewish Hall of Fame at JW3
By Debbie Collins
Maureen-Lipman-Rose-credit-Channel-Eighty8-3
April 14, 2023, 11:34 am
A Rose by any other name… is Maureen Lipman
The iconic actress talks to Nicole Lampert about Passover, perverse casting and her powerful new one-woman show.
By Nicole Lampert
File photo dated 14/10/19 of Dame Maureen Lipman, who has clarified her criticism of Dame Helen Mirren playing the role of a former Israeli prime minister, saying if the "religion fires the character" then actors from that religious group should be considered first.
January 7, 2022, 12:54 pm
OPINION: Being flexible is part of the creative process
Award-winning writer director and producer Gary Sinyor wades into the debate about Dame Helen Mirren portraying Golda Meir, following comments by Dame Maureen Lipman
By Gary Sinyor
Maureen Lipman, Helen Mirren portraying Golda Meir, and Helen Mirren.
January 6, 2022, 1:02 pm
Maureen Lipman repeats criticism of Helen Mirren being cast as Golda Meir
Jewish actress said she would 'not go back on what I said, because it's true to an extent', having 'disagreed' with the casting of the non-Jewish star as Israel's former PM
By Jewish News Reporter
Maureen Lipman (Credit: Jay Brooks)
December 22, 2021, 2:20 pm
Dame Maureen Lipman: Cancel culture could ‘wipe out’ comedy
Jewish actress told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme 'it’s in the balance whether we’re ever going to be funny again.'
By Lee Harpin
Maureen Lipman. Photo credit: David Jensen/PA Wire
February 13, 2021, 1:56 pm
Dame Maureen Lipman to perform song from lost musical about Golda Meir
Actress's performance will be for an online gala to raise funds for the Jewish Music Institute (JMI) and Nightingale Hammerson
By Francine Wolfisz
Rachel Riley during the Youtopia event for Jami
February 3, 2021, 4:58 pm
Rachel Riley joins supporters and celebs in aid of mental health charity Jami
Video messages at fundraiser included household names included Dame Maureen Lipman, Stephen Fry, Vanessa Feltz, Claire Balding and Howard Jacobson
By Jenni Frazer
Maureen Lipman in Rose (credit: Channel Eighty83.)
November 20, 2020, 11:28 am
Dame Maureen Lipman stars in digital revival of one-woman production, Rose
Corrie actress plays a feisty Jewish woman who journeys from the devastation of Nazi-ruled Europe to conquering the American dream
By Francine Wolfisz
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