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Left: Berta Bienenstock pictured on the left with a friend in Siberia, 1941. Right: Berta in an interview with the Association of Jewish Refugees in 2004
February 21, 2022, 11:46 am
New refugee journeys map helps to ‘reconnect scattered pasts’
An interactive resource has been made available, allowing users to view and hear the stories of refugees who fled Nazi antisemitism and persecution in what’s been hailed as a ‘powerful and illuminating project’
By Stephen Oryszczuk
(left to right) Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner, Equality Commission for NI, Michael Black, Chair of the Belfast Jewish Community, and Alyson Kilpatrick, Chief Commissioner of the NIHRC. The UK Government and EU have been urged to find an "urgent solution" over the shortages of kosher food in Northern Ireland. Issue date: Thursday December 16, 2021.
February 18, 2022, 3:12 pm
SPECIAL REPORT – Northern Ireland’s kosher meat crisis: ‘We’re clinging to existence’
Amanda Ferguson speaks to Jews in Belfast about kosher food shortages caused by Brexit that threaten the future of their shrinking community.
By Amanda Ferguson
February 16, 2022, 10:59 am
SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Chanting the Y-word WILL be a thing of the past’
We reveal the extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of how Tottenham Hotspur finally decided to take a stand against its own fans over the use of an antisemitic slur.
By Lee Harpin
Al Nuaimi (front row, third from right) with the U.K. Abraham accords group last week . Waiting for some More pics
January 20, 2022, 10:30 am
It was a mistake not to allow Israeli athletes to compete, says senior UAE official
Ali Al Nuaimi tells Jewish News that the lack of widespread protest over the Abraham Accords shows the Arab street has changed
By Justin Cohen
The books of Chaim Walder that used to take pride of place have been binned by readers and recalled by publishers around the world. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
January 20, 2022, 9:00 am
Chaim Walder case triggers TENFOLD increase in abuse survivors seeking help
EXCLUSIVE: The horrific case of the paedophile Israeli author has encouraged members of the Charedi community to open up about their own experiences
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Jonny Benjamin at a school talk: ‘Sharing your own vulnerability is a true superpower’
January 7, 2022, 10:30 am
Mental Health for the new year
Wellbeing is one resolution we all need to keep
By Jonny Benjamin
Dr Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress, speaking at the Israel Policy conference (Marc Morris Photography)
December 24, 2021, 11:39 am
Jewish News meets Dr Moshe Kantor: ‘The fight against antisemitism has changed direction’
Jewish leader speaks about his desire to enlist social media game changers in the fight against Jew-hatred
By Stephen Oryszczuk
December 22, 2021, 3:02 pm
Fascinating items unveiled in a Judaica specialist’s catalogue
Documents and books for sale include leaflets from early Zionist groups and shuls – and the infamous British Union – and a post-war haggadah produced in Munich
By Jenni Frazer
Ben Elton (Credit: Trevor Leighton)
December 7, 2021, 10:01 am
Ben Elton: ‘Even non-racists can be a bit antisemitic’
INTERVIEW: The iconic comedian discusses his upcoming London shows, David Baddiel's take on antisemitism and his family's escape from Nazi persecution.
By Lee Harpin
The non-Jewish actress Rachel Brosnahan plays the very Jewish Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel
November 14, 2021, 2:08 pm
Who can play a Jew?
With the role of Golda Meir going to Helen Mirren and Ruth Bader-Ginsburg to Felicity Jones, more voices are asking why identity politics in casting doesn’t seem to apply to Jews
By Amy Spiro
The non-Jewish actress Rachel Brosnahan plays the very Jewish Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel
From the WebNovember 12, 2021, 2:35 pm
Who can play a Jew?
With the role of Golda Meir going to Helen Mirren and Ruth Bader-Ginsburg to Felicity Jones, more voices are asking why identity politics in casting doesn’t seem to apply to Jews
By Amy Spiro
The grave in the cemetery’s Catholic section (© Mike Poloway.)
November 7, 2021, 11:36 am
Refugee British war hero is finally given a Jewish grave
Austrian-born Kurt Goldschlager fought with the British Army in Europe and was originally buried a Catholic. His headstone will now be reconsecrated
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Mother and daughter looking photo album together
October 21, 2021, 4:14 pm
‘When I adopted him, everything fell into place’
During National Adoption Week, Alex Galbinski speaks to three Jewish women about their emotional experiences
By Alex Galbinski
Michael Wegier speaking at a Jewish News event in Tel Aviv in 2018
October 13, 2021, 4:03 pm
New Board chief Michael Wegier: ‘We are not a community of extremes’
'Passionate moderate' says anyone trying to drag the 260-year-old umbrella organisation of British Jews away from the centre ground on his watch ‘will find trouble’
By Lee Harpin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel during her state visit to Israel in 2018 touring Israel national Holocaust memorial museum, Yad Vashem. Credit: Yad Vashem on Twitter
September 28, 2021, 10:58 am
Why Angela Merkel’s departure is a sad moment for many German Jews
From supporting Jewish rituals to giving backing to Israel and encouraging robust Holocaust education, the outgoing chancellor has been a steadfast ally
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA)
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