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Performers bring Barmy Mitzvah, a new production written by Nick Cassenbaum especially for JW3's 13th anniversary celebrations, to life during the centre's B'Mitzvah party. Credit: Lou Morris Photography
June 30, 2026, 11:47 am
JW3 comes of age with colourful B’Mitzvah celebration
From century-old bar mitzvah treasures to music, dance and family fun, JW3 marked its 13th birthday by bringing generations together
By Annabel Sinclair
Delegates take part in worship and music sessions during the inaugural Hineinu conference of the Movement for Progressive Judaism. Photo Credit: Simon Marcus Photography
June 23, 2026, 12:37 pm
Hundreds gather for first united Progressive Judaism conference after historic merger
More than 300 delegates from 53 communities attended the sold-out event, which unveiled the movement’s first national awards
By Annabel Sinclair
Rafi Addlestone (right) outside Crystal Palace Football Club during the 50-mile fundraising challenge for EcoJudaism.
June 5, 2026, 1:10 pm
EcoJudaism chair raises £6k after 50-mile football ground challenge
Nearly 100 supporters have backed Rafi Addlestone’s fundraising trek for Jewish environmental action
By Annabel Sinclair
A butcher cuts and packs lamb chops (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
June 5, 2026, 12:43 pm
I lobby for many causes – but defending kosher meat makes me ‘evil’
After activists called for a protest outside his office, a Shechita advocate argues that hostility is replacing debate over Jewish religious practice
By Gavriel Cohn
Rabbis and honorary officers from Radlett Reform Synagogue and The Liberal Synagogue Elstree
January 30, 2026, 2:12 pm
Radlett and Elstree synagogues approve landmark merger
Near-unanimous vote backs Progressive merger, creating 1,100-household community and plans for major Hertfordshire hub
By Annabel Sinclair
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
A young Jewish boy sits on his fathers shoulders waving a British Union flag.
December 31, 2025, 1:57 pm
Beyond permanent crisis: Rebalancing Jewish communal priorities in a time of threat
Antisemitism and Israel must remain central concerns, but a community organised only around crisis risks losing strategic capacity needed to sustain Jewish life in the long term
By Dr Jonathan Boyd
December 18, 2025, 6:18 pm
Carrying Chanukah lights across the world – as a Jew
Travelling far from home, I discovered that Jewish pride and fear now travel everywhere with us
By Sami Berkoff
Met Police
November 11, 2025, 11:42 am
I never imagined needing police protection to attend shul because of fellow Jews
Chair of Herts County Council says a wave of “vilification” and “AI-generated abuse” from within his own community has left him fearing for his family’s safety
By Laurence Brass
Hanna Veiler addresses Jewish student leaders after being elected EUJS president. Credit:@ffriedrich via Hanna Veiler/Instagram
August 29, 2025, 3:52 pm
Hanna Veiler vows to give Europe’s Jewish students a louder, unapologetic voice
Newly elected EUJS president Hanna Veiler pledges to reclaim Jewish narratives, confront campus antisemitism, and empower smaller unions
By Annabel Sinclair
Matty Fisher
August 4, 2025, 3:49 pm
Meet the UJS officer running to unite Europe’s Jewish student voice
EUJS board candidate Matty Fisher tells Jewish News about plans to strengthen European Jewish life with digital reform, grassroots support, and a post-Brexit solidarity message
By Annabel Sinclair
Twins Michal (left) and Ester Bitton
August 9, 2024, 5:36 pm
‘Dance makes you feel alive’
Young teachers from countries hit by war take part in Israeli Dance Institute camp in UK
By Jenni Frazer
July 6, 2023, 1:27 pm
What every Jewish woman should pack this summer
By Brigit Grant
The hair every Jewish woman wants for the beach
July 4, 2023, 1:10 am
What every Jewish woman needs for summer
More hair to turns heads on the beach, skin that looks good make-up free and a new fruity scent they''ll remember. Here's how.....
By Brie Bailey
September 23, 2021, 5:40 pm
Torah For Today: Emma Raducanu
Rabbi Ariel Abel looks at a topical issue and delves into the Jewish texts for a response
By Rabbi Ariel Abel
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