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July 1, 2024, 4:13 pm

Love letters to Israel: stars raise £960k with historic literary homage

Debra Messing, Eden Golan, Michael Aloni and Maureen Lipman share words of Golda Meir, Winston Churchill, Maimonides and fallen IDF soldiers in emotional fundraiser for Kibbutz Be'eri

By Michelle Rosenberg

Maureen Lipman (left) and Nivi Feldman hold a yellow ribbon used as a symbol to demonstrate support for the hostages taken in the October 7 Hamas attacks, during a rally calling for their release at St Johns Wood United Synagogue

April 7, 2024, 8:16 pm

‘It’s hell’ – Families of Israeli hostages call for their release six months on

Actress Dame Maureen Lipman and influencer Oli London joined the event attended by hundreds of people at St Johns Wood United Synagogue on Sunday.

By Jewish News Reporter

February 12, 2024, 12:13 pm

Dame Maureen Lipman, Sir Martin Sorrell and David Walliams support London art project for Israel’s hostages

Lovelock Hostage Bridge at JW3 highlights plight of those held captive in Gaza - and you can now add your padlock

By Justin Cohen

November 29, 2023, 12:53 pm

OPINION – MAUREEN LIPMAN: The largest Jewish gathering in history, noch without any food

The hugely-loved community figure says she is proud of 'my brave people and their compassionate colleagues' on a historic day in central London

By Maureen Lipman

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May 31, 2023, 2:17 pm

Maureen Lipman hits back at claim her new show compares Jews to Nazis

Veteran actress responds to critic's accusation that theatrical monologue 'Rose' is 'problematic', 'perpetuates stereotypes' and is a 'Holocaust survivor pastiche'.

By Michelle Rosenberg

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

Rabbi Igor Zinkov, Mehri Niknam, Smita Oza, Ashwin Mehta, Dame Maureen Lipman DBE, Revd Graham Buckle, Imam Mehmed Stublla, Imam Rexhep Qerkezi and Rabbi Alexandra Wright with the LJS menorah (credit – Steven Derby/Interfaith Matters)

December 20, 2022, 1:24 pm

Maureen Lipman leads Liberal Jewish Chanukah celebration

Around 150 adults and children attended the event at the LJS, in St John's Wood, with a similar number from all around the world watching live on YouTube.

By Jewish News Reporter

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

Actress Maureen Lipman is made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. Picture date: Wednesday October 27, 2021.

September 11, 2022, 12:21 am

MAUREEN LIPMAN: Queen’s death has left me feeling like I’ve lost my oldest friend

OPINION: The acclaimed Jewish actress, presented with her damehood by King Charles, recalls the Queen's visit to Coronation Street and insists the performance with Paddington deserved an acting honour.

By Dame Maureen Lipman

Barbra Streisand turns 80 this year, 2022

April 21, 2022, 11:40 am

Barbra Streisand – a star at 80!

The Hollywood and musical icon's rebellious streak is something Maureen Lipman has long admired.

By Clair Woodward

Actress Maureen Lipman after being made a Dame by the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

October 28, 2021, 2:05 pm

Dame Maureen Lipman receives honour from Prince Charles at Windsor Castle

Popular Jewish actress revealed she borrowed a hat she had used in Coronation Street for the ceremony

Banner at pro-Palestine rally Equity had backed accusing Jews of being Christ-killers

August 23, 2021, 1:34 pm

Actors’ union ‘broke own rules after encouraging Palestine demo’

UK Lawyers for Israel alleges actors' union Equity disregarded its own regulations after members were told to attend protest.

By Jewish News Reporter

May 28, 2021, 1:53 pm

OPINION: Setting the stage for a backlash from Gaza

After Jewish actors left their union over its position on Israel-Palestine, Jenni Frazer says the toxic culture in some organisations will only get worse before it gets better

By Jenni Frazer

May 24, 2021, 5:01 pm

Tracy-Ann Oberman and Maureen Lipman help BBYO celebrate 80th birthday

Jewish youth group marked a special anniversary with celebrity alumni and more than 1,000 attendees

Maureen Lipman. Photo credit: David Jensen/PA Wire

February 1, 2021, 5:24 pm

Maureen Lipman’s partner of 13 years, Guido Castro, dies aged 84

Actress speaks of her heartbreak after the Egyptian-born retired computer technician passed away after contracting Covid-19

By Jewish News Reporter

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