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Ruth Adley (right) and kidney donor Clare meet at the Royal Free Hospital for the first time since their life-saving transplant operations. Photo: Annabel Sinclair

June 1, 2026, 9:40 am

Extraordinary stranger answered Jewish News donor appeal and saved my life

After a donor withdrew at the last minute, 70-year-old Ruth Adley feared her chances were slipping away. Then Clare from Bristol read her JN appeal - and changed her life forever

By Annabel Sinclair

May 29, 2026, 12:08 pm

Jewish schoolboy launches clothing brand to champion ADHD awareness

Eight-year-old hopes to change perceptions of ADHD while raising funds for charity through new fashion venture

By Annabel Sinclair

Older adults at a Jewish Blind & Disabled support session. The charity is raising awareness about diabetes risks in the Jewish community. Credit: JBD

May 20, 2026, 9:53 am

Know the warning signs: expert guide to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes

With 17 percent of Jewish people aged 65+ reporting diabetes, nutritionist Ruth Kander shares prevention and management advice

By Ruth Kander

January 26, 2026, 10:38 am

Targeted prostate cancer screening could save thousands of Jewish lives

UK advisers back BRCA-based screening, offering early detection for high-risk men after years of stalled progress

By Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE

January 19, 2026, 6:37 pm

1,000th baby born with support of Jewish fertility group

Chana celebrates landmark achieved with its support

By Michelle Rosenberg

Guy reassures beloved girl holds her hand showing love and sincere care, close friend supports girlfriend shares troubles, husband comforting wife pair goes through infertility health problems concept

January 8, 2026, 5:29 pm

After three miscarriages, Jewish woman publishes book of grief and hope

Ricki Stern created an anonymous Jewish anthology to confront infertility’s quiet pain

By Annabel Sinclair

November 26, 2025, 10:16 am

Israeli doctors deploy patients’ own cells to fight blood cancer in major breakthrough

Rabin Medical Centre hails first three CAR-T treatments for multiple myeloma as early results show “very positive response”

By Annabel Sinclair

November 13, 2025, 10:47 am

New genetic study lifts the lid on Hitler’s underdeveloped genitals

It turns out he really did only have one ball – although rumours about the other languishing in the Albert Hall remain unconfirmed

By Adam Decker

June 6, 2025, 9:25 am

Statins can reduce sepsis deaths, Israeli study suggests

Researchers wanted to explore whether the cholesterol-busting drugs may bring additional benefits for patients

By Jewish News Reporter

May 14, 2025, 9:29 am

OPINION: My mental illness took everything. My community helped me take it back

Three years into recovery, a young woman shares how her battle with anorexia and self-harm was transformed by the strength of Jewish belonging

By Lottie Cannon

February 26, 2025, 3:24 pm

Young adults are increasingly being diagnosed with cancer

Fortunately there is somewhere to turn for support

By Sandy Rashty

Norwood chief executive Naomi Dickson (left) with Children’s Commissioner for England Fame Rachel de Souza, in front of Norwood’s Kennedy Leigh Children and Family Centre

January 8, 2025, 11:03 am

Jewish charities sound alarm on three-year wait on social care reform

After Wes Streeting confirms social care commission will not report back until 2028, health and social care providers call for more immediate action

By Lee Harpin

February 12, 2024, 12:26 pm

OPINION: A personal reflection on cancer, courage and gratitude in the wake of King’s diagnosis

Alex Brummer, City Editor of the Daily Mail and chairman of the editorial board at Jewish News, on how Charles III's cancer battle mirrors his own.

By Alex Brummer

An Armon toilet seat taken from the House of Ahiel, excavated in the Old City of Jerusalem. Analysis of ancient faeces taken from this toilet and another reveals dysentery in Old Testament

May 26, 2023, 7:13 pm

Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem

Examination of the latrines dating back to the biblical Kingdom of Judah uncovered traces of a common cause of debilitating diarrhoea in humans.

By Jewish News Reporter

Beilinson Medical Centre, Petah Tikva, Israel.

May 18, 2023, 11:31 am

Israeli hospital receives £27million donation for cancer research

Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva serves over 500,000 patients annually and is among Israel's leading medical centres. The donation is the largest every in Israel's history.

By Jewish News Reporter

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