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The Wembley Stadium arch unlit, despite the atrocities in Israel, for a match against Australia.
October 15, 2023, 4:52 pm
Influence of ‘Arab club owners’ swayed FA decision not to light Wembley up for Israel
Former Celtic player Nir Bitton, who is still searching for missing family members, hits out at the FA for its refusal to light up Wembley in the colours of the Israeli flag.
By Sandy Rashty
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography
March 17, 2023, 10:27 am
INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’
Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.
By Richard Ferrer
Marc with his wife and children with close friends behind them. This picture was taken on Marc's 40th birthday.
November 8, 2022, 11:50 am
Friends of dad who died of cancer to kick off football stadium tour in his memory
Staunch Spurs supporter Marc Ingram, 40, was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and passed away last year.
By Candice Krieger
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
Tottenham Hotspur fans holding a sign with the term 'Yids' in the stands during the Capital One Cup Semi Final, Second Leg at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. (Photo credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.)
February 11, 2022, 11:47 am
OPINION: Moving on from the Y-word is a welcome step in a never-ending process
Ivor Baddiel, who with his brother David has long campaigned against the use of the 'Y-word' in the stands, says Spurs' statement is welcome, but real change takes time
By Ivor Baddiel
February 10, 2022, 3:23 pm
‘Spurs take the knee to eradicate racism – then fans sing the Y-word’
Jewish News editor Richard Ferrer appeared on Sky Sports News to discuss the club's historic statement about the term 'yid', chanted by supporters
A Yid flag at the Champions League final.
February 10, 2022, 9:18 am
Tottenham Hotspur: ‘Time to move on from the Y-word’
'WhY Word Online’ platform goes live after 94 percent of 23,000 supporters surveyed recognised the word "Yid", which Spurs fans call themselves, “can be considered a racist term”.
By Lee Harpin
December 24, 2021, 1:12 pm
VIDEO: Police search for West Ham fan who allegedly shouted “f*** the Jews’
Clip shows supporter making obscene gestures to Jewish journalist Abbi Summers after reportedly making antisemitic remarks while travelling to a game against Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea launched its campaign to tackle antisemitism in January 2018
December 3, 2020, 11:48 am
The Premier League adopts the IHRA definition of antisemitism
Jewish leaders and antisemitism experts welcome the 'very important' move backed by all top clubs apart from Sheffield United
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane scores his side's fifth goal against Maccabi Haifa, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. (PA Wire/PA Images)
October 5, 2020, 2:43 pm
The new football fever: When Tottenham played Haifa
Jack Mendel was one of around 62 socially-distanced spectators in a stadium built for 62,000, watching Tottenham trounce Haifa
By Jack Mendel
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane scores his side's fifth goal of the game from a penalty during the UEFA Europa League playoff match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
October 1, 2020, 11:11 pm
Kane scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash Maccabi Haifa 7-2
North London club put the Israeli side to the sword with the England striker scoring three to fire them into the Europa League group stage
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Dele Alli. (PA Images/Adam Davy)
September 25, 2020, 9:16 am
Spurs to play Maccabi Haifa next week
The north London club, which traditionally has a strong following in the UK Jewish community, will play the Israeli runners-up at home
By Jewish News Reporter
Spurs' striker Harry Kane was one of the biggest stars featured on the Holocaust Memorial Day video
February 4, 2020, 12:08 pm
Spurs accuse BBC of ‘unfair’ criticism over alleged fan racism
Premier League club's lawyers concerned about episode aired to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, that also featured Jewish News video.
By Jewish News Reporter
Should Spurs fans or their oppositions be stopped from using the term Yid?
December 16, 2019, 2:36 pm
Up to half of Jewish Spurs fans want to get rid of ‘Yid’, Tottenham reveals
North London club releases findings of consultation which indicates that 36 percent of supporters 'regularly' use the term
By Jewish News Reporter
Spurs and West Ham fans during the London derby
August 12, 2019, 10:46 am
OPINION: Spurs fans chanting ‘yid’ normalises its use. The club must act
Adam Porte reflects on why he stopped going to see his beloved Spurs, and why Tottenham must put an end to 'racist' chanting
By Adam Porte
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