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Sharon and Ozzy
October 30, 2024, 9:03 am
More than 1,000 entertainment giants condemn attempted boycott of Israeli publishers
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Simon Schama and French intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy among a host of names on counter-protest letter
By Jenni Frazer
Pic: Twitter
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
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
World Jewish Relief Annual Dinner 2023, Round House, Camden
February 22, 2023, 11:31 am
Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel take podcast double act to World Jewish Relief annual dinner
King Charles sends message to charity, praising the "tremendous example" its set "over the last 90 years” as guests celebrate milestone anniversary of humanitarian agency
By Michelle Rosenberg
A ceremony at the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation, at Bevis Marks Synagogue, London. (C) Blake Ezra Photography 2015.
September 30, 2021, 10:50 am
Simon Schama joins battle to ‘save’ UK’s oldest synagogue from nearby tower
Sir Simon Schama says it is critical to protect Bevis Marks from development as vote looms on nearby tower which could leave it in darkness.
By Josh Salisbury
Sir Simon Schama speaking at the event held by Yachad
April 12, 2021, 3:52 pm
Simon Schama: Battle of competitive victimhood hampering two state solution bid
Historian told a virtual Yachad event he was impressed by young Jewish activists 'pushing back against fatalism, pessimism and despair'
By Jewish News Reporter
Sacked professor David Miller accused Jewish schools of “grooming extremists”.
March 3, 2021, 11:37 am
More than 500 academics sign letter against Bristol ‘end Zionism’ professor
Sir Simon Schama, Anthony Julius and David Feldman all back UJS-organised letter criticising recent remarks of Bristol sociology professor David Miller
Back in 2021 the City of London had a change of heart after giving planning permission for a building at 31 Bury Street next to Bevis Marks.
February 3, 2021, 5:19 pm
‘Strong objection’ made to proposal for 21-storey tower near Bevis Marks
Heritage campaigners said plans for the development near the historic London synagogue would impact “the significance and setting”
By Jewish News Reporter
Sir Simon Schama
May 28, 2020, 4:49 pm
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Sir Simon Schama
From the WebMay 28, 2020, 11:58 am
Sir Simon Schama – the books that have shaped my life
In the latest episode of Desert Island Books, Zaki Cooper speaks to the acclaimed historian, writer and broadcaster about his favourite page turners
By Zaki Cooper
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson (centre left) as Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London, (Photo credit: Roger Harris/UK Parliament/PA Wire)
September 4, 2019, 3:16 pm
Jewish ‘exodus’ to Liberal Democrats expected at next election
Unease with Jeremy Corbyn's handling of antisemitism and opposition to the Tories' Brexit position means the community may shun the two main traditional parties
By Jewish News Reporter
Baroness Rabbi Neuberger, Sir Simon Schama, Simon Sebag Montefiore and Tracy Ann Oberman
July 15, 2019, 10:04 am
Six leading British Jews praise ‘rare moral courage’ of Labour whistleblowers
Sir Simon Schama and Tracy-Ann Oberman among those praising former complaints officials for lifting the lid on antisemitism handling
By Jenni Frazer
Arise Sir Simon Schama! (Source: Royal Family on Twitter)
February 6, 2019, 2:31 pm
Arise Sir Simon Schama! Jewish historian honoured at Buckingham Palace
Television presenter and academic thanks well-wishers after recieving his knighthood from Prince William
By JTA and Jewish News Reporter
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