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Paul Anticoni, Chair Maurice Helfgott and participants. Pic: WJR
February 22, 2024, 2:11 pm
Thousands in Ukraine helped by World Jewish Relief
British charity maintains humanitarian aid as war enters its third year
By Jenni Frazer
Charles, as Prince of Wales, raises a hammer he used to nail a mezuzah at the Jewish Centre in Krawkow (Photo: Arthur Edwards/The Sun)
May 2, 2023, 11:03 am
The King has consistently gone above and beyond in support of British Jews
News Editor Justin Cohen and Community Editor Michelle Rosenberg reflect on a lifetime of service to this country's Jewish community
By Justin Cohen and Michelle Rosenberg
Paying respects-to-Kinder-at-Kindertransport-monument-on-Liverpool-Street-Station
February 24, 2023, 10:21 am
German federal parliament president pays respects at Kindertransport memorial
On 85th anniversary of the 'Children's Transport', Bärbel Bas thanks the UK for "having saved more than 10,000 persecuted Jewish children from the prospect of being murdered"
By Michelle Rosenberg
Yavneh College
February 9, 2023, 11:34 am
Yavneh College raises funds for earthquake victims
Jewish school in Borehamwood fundraises as part of widespread community efforts following the disaster in Turkey and Syria
By Michelle Rosenberg
Kilis community centre, Turkey. Pic: WJR
February 8, 2023, 12:32 pm
Jewish aid organisations spearhead UK earthquake relief efforts in Turkey
World Jewish Relief and Magen David Adom at the forefront of Jewish community response to humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria
By Michelle Rosenberg
Civil defense workers and residents search through the rubble of collapsed buildings in the town of Harem near the Turkish border, Idlib province, Syria, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
February 6, 2023, 5:27 pm
World Jewish Relief launches Turkey emergency earthquake appeal
A massive earthquake hit both Turkey and Syria, leaving more than 1,700 dead with numbers expected to rise. Here's how you can help.
By Michelle Rosenberg
Zemel by Yaffa Judah Photography
November 23, 2022, 12:37 pm
Zemel Choir to amplify WJR’s Ukraine appeal
Jewish Ukrainian composers on the musical bill at charity performance on 11 December.
By Michelle Rosenberg
May 12, 2022, 10:21 am
Help borne out of helplessness
Unable to assist Ukrainians on the ground, Edgware and Hendon Reform synagogue chose to walk in their shoes
By Brigit Grant
Krystina Derkach, a doctor, fled Kyiv with her five year-old daughter and thanks Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis for the ongoing support from Jewish community (Jewish News)
May 4, 2022, 10:07 pm
‘I am not Jewish but I feel safe here’ – Ukrainian refugees’ praise charity’s work
Jewish News travelled with Chief Rabbi Mirvis and World Jewish Relief to witness JCC Krakow's astonishing work in helping refugees escaping Putin's war in Poland
By Lee Harpin
Children at the ORT Educational Complex in Kyiv. (Courtesy)
March 7, 2022, 3:52 pm
ORT UK urges donors to give to World Jewish Relief’s Ukraine Appeal
Unprecedented partnership will ‘ensure that the emergency needs of our Ukrainian community are being served’
By Jeremy Last
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Ankara last month. There was no deal (Photo: Turkish Presidency)
April 15, 2021, 9:38 am
ANALYSIS: Turkey could send its Uyghurs back to China at any moment
World Jewish Relief's charity appeal comes as Turkey mulls over an extradition treaty with Beijing
By Michael Daventry
Murad, seven, left China with his mother, who did not want to be identified (Photo: WJR)
April 15, 2021, 9:37 am
‘Like a bad nightmare’ — Uyghurs in Turkey recount horrors
The Uyghurs who have fled persecution in China are delighted to have escaped, but fearful for the families left behind
By Jewish News Reporter
A young Uyghur boy in Istanbul (Photo: WJR)
April 15, 2021, 9:37 am
‘Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbour’
World Jewish Relief president Henry Grunwald OBE QC on his charity's call to action for Turkey's Uyghur refugees
By Henry Grunwald
People survey the damage following a massive earthquake and tsunami in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia (AP Photo/Rifki)
September 30, 2018, 3:27 pm
World Jewish Relief launches emergency appeal following Indonesia Earthquake
UK Jewish communal leaders, including Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, urge community to 'help in any way they can' following tragedy which has so far claimed more than 800 lives
By Jewish News Reporter
April 3, 2018, 12:49 pm
Doctor undresses for donations to WJR bike ride
Robbie Allon promises to remove an item of clothing for every £200 donated to the World Jewish Relief fundraising initiative
By Jewish News Reporter
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