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December 7, 2023, 11:35 am
‘So here it is, Happy Hanukkah!’: Slade Xmas song rewritten for Festival of Lights
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Ivor Baddiel reworks Christmas classic 'Merry Xmas Everybody' to 'spread light' among the Jewish community
By Michelle Rosenberg
A Zoom Rockman illustration from the book.
August 2, 2023, 3:37 pm
Children’s literature comes of age with Ivor Baddiel’s bonkers new book
Everything that could possibly go wrong at a bar mitzvah does go wrong in the author's madcap new novel.
By Candice Krieger
Ivor Baddiel, Twitter
May 10, 2023, 11:10 am
Porky blinder! ‘Career highlight’ for Coronation concert Muppets sketch writer
"I can now say I've worked with the Muppets," Ivor Baddiel tells Jewish News of a "career and life highlight"
By Michelle Rosenberg
March 2, 2023, 6:51 pm
Purim, ‘Connections’ and a whole lot of laughs!
From World Book Day to Science Week to Purim, March is full of fun, making for a jam-packed JN Junior!
By Candice Krieger
February 1, 2023, 7:10 pm
JN Junior: Children’s Mental Health Week and why February is a good month
Plus: Half-term activities
By Candice Krieger
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
November 9, 2022, 10:30 pm
Is Qatar our World Cup of tea?
Next week the global tournament kicks off in Qatar, but very few of us are cheering says one confused soccer enthusiast
By Neil 'Soccer' Silver
The characters join together for a a musical number 'It's the Jews That Did It'
October 7, 2022, 5:14 pm
What does it mean to be Jewish?
In Jonathan Freedland's new play Jews. In Their Own Words. he asked 12 Jews to sum up 'Jewish' in just one sentence. We asked 21
By Brigit Grant
David and Ivor on the Romeo & Duet set where contestants will sing their way to love
April 11, 2022, 7:56 pm
If music be the food of love, the Baddiels have a Saturday night hit on their hands!
David and older brother Ivor have come up with a croon-and-couple-up format for prime time ITV that you'll want to make a date for
By Brigit Grant
December 2, 2021, 3:36 pm
JN Junior special with Ivor Baddiel – and enter our young writers’ competition!
Whether it's books, comics, magazines, TV, or anything else that uses words, top writer Ivor Baddiel reveals his nifty tips and answers some of our young readers' questions!
By Compiled by Candice Krieger
From the WebNovember 12, 2021, 2:09 pm
Jewish News Podcast: Antisemitism in sport
Guests on this week's episode include writer Ivor Baddiel, Rabbi Alex Goldberg, journalist Dan Levene, and Chelsea's Rola Brentlin 
Author Ivor Baddiel with Ariella Garren (sister of Maya, winner of the secondary category), Daisy Williams and Daniel Shaw
October 14, 2021, 1:37 pm
All write on the night! Meet the finalists of our Young Writers’ Competition…
Four budding writers were named as the winners in our third annual Young Writers’ Competition, held in conjunction with WIZO UK and PJ Library
By Francine Wolfisz
Author and X Factor scriptwriter Ivor Baddiel will select the winners of Jewish News competition in association with WIZO and PJ Library
May 13, 2021, 7:15 pm
Children’s author revealed as guest judge for Young Writers Competition
Author and X Factor scriptwriter Ivor Baddiel will select the winners of Jewish News competition in association with WIZO and PJ Library
By Francine Wolfisz
April 6, 2021, 11:14 am
Ivor Baddiel: ‘Reading with your child is precious’
Scriptwriter for The Voice, I’m A Celebrity and X Factor has just published comedy whodunnit for children, Britain’s Biggest Star... is Dad?
By Francine Wolfisz
November 10, 2020, 5:07 pm
Watch: Faith leaders unite in song amid challenges posed by the pandemic
Revd Richard Coles and Rabbi Janner-Klausner feature in light-hearted clip with religious leaders ahead of Inter-Faith Week 2020
By Tali Fraser
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