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Protesters gather outside The Guardian’s King’s Cross headquarters holding banners reading “Stop the new hate movement” following the Gail’s op-ed controversy. Photo Credit: Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA)
March 20, 2026, 1:11 pm
How the Great Croissant War became a proxy for Jewish anxiety in a world on fire
British Jews turning their anger on a vituperative Guardian column felt like angst looking for somewhere safe to land
By Josh Glancy
Raffi Berg. Photo Credit: Jewish Book Council
March 6, 2026, 9:06 am
Shabbat Shalom to those who refuse to be intimidated
In his second Shabbat Shalom column, Leo Pearlman reviews some of those people who have used their voices to make a difference
By Leo Pearlman
Howard Jacobson
December 19, 2025, 12:28 pm
HOWARD JACOBSON: Shtetl grit and Jewish self-belief
What Jewish Manchester taught me about confidence, belonging and the cost of sophistication
September 15, 2024, 2:55 pm
Five Jewish Chronicle writers quit, accusing it of prioritising politics over journalism
Star columnists Jonathan Freedland, Hadley Freeman, David Baddiel and David Aaronovitch announced their departures. They are joined by Colin Shindler, professor of Israel studies.
By Adam Decker
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
Howard Jacobson speaks at the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism
October 23, 2023, 11:10 pm
‘Antisemitism is the passion dead Jews arouse in their killers to kill more of them’
In a lecture at the centre on Sunday, the acclaimed novelist Howard Jacobson says: 'I have lived a long time and seen such things, but never before hysterical glory in the slaughter of sleeping babies'
By Howard Jacobson
David Baddiel and David Schwimmer in Jews Don't Count
November 16, 2022, 3:28 pm
When it comes to Jews the discount business is thriving, says David Baddiel
On Monday night Channel 4 gives the author and comedian the space to prove 'Jews Don't Count'. Brace yourself...
By Brigit Grant
October 25, 2022, 12:28 pm
Voice of the Jewish News: In Israel, the diaspora sees a version of itself
This week's editorial reflects on the deafening silence that surrounded the prospect of extremists Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir becoming ministers in the next Israeli government – until last week's Jewish News front page.
By Richard Ferrer
September 22, 2022, 11:46 am
He said ‘Shelock’: The Merchant of Venice Revisited
Tracy-Ann Oberman and Howard Jacobson discuss the play, its problems and prejudices
By Jenni Frazer
David Baddiel ((C) Wall to Wall Media Ltd - Photographer: Laurence Turnbull)
September 1, 2022, 1:53 pm
David Baddiel and Howard Jacobson to join launch of antisemitism centre
Other speakers at the inaugural event of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism will include Rachel Riley, Tracy Ann Oberman and Anthony Julius
By Jenni Frazer
September 1, 2022, 11:31 am
Who, What & Where: Adam Kay, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Howard Jacobson, concert at The Other Palace, photo exhibition
Our weekly round-up of what's on
By Louisa Walters
Rudolf Vrba (1924–2006) being interviewed in November 1978 in Central Park, New York, by Claude Lanzmann (1925–2018) for the documentary Shoah (1985).
June 23, 2022, 11:37 am
‘Auschwitz escapee is a hero but also a prophet whose warnings were ignored’
Jonathan Freedland’s new book tells the intriguing tale of Rudolf Vrba, the first Jew to flee the death camp
By Nicole Lampert
Natalie Livingstone, Catherine Ostler, Andrew Robert and Simon Sebag Montefiore
June 17, 2022, 4:15 pm
Jewish News books in to the Cliveden Literary Festival launch
The glamour of the Cliveden Literary Festival came to London for a star-studded launch at the Nobu hotel
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
Sadiq Khan speaking during Chanukah in the Square ((Adrian and Doovy Kelaty (Blend Video and Photography))
December 10, 2020, 6:14 pm
JW3 series of virtual Chanukah celebrations starts with Sadiq Khan tonight
Guests featuring in the online events every day include Jessica Chaffin, Rob Rinder, Nicole Krauss, Luther Dickinson, Howard Jacobson, Ivor Novello, and Sam Eastmond.
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