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Francine Wolfisz
Francine Wolfisz
Francine Wolfisz is the Features Editor for Jewish News.
September 21, 2023, 4:02 pm
As Adam Sandler brings the bat mitzvah to Netflix, we focus on the real-life version
Is it all about the mojoto bar - or is it still a meaningful rite-of-passage?
By Francine Wolfisz
The Greenpark Hotel
June 15, 2022, 12:29 pm
The Bourne identity: A celebration of the south coast’s finest Jewish hotels
Francine Wolfisz gets stuck in to a new book about the Jewish hotels of Bournemouth
By Francine Wolfisz
Football pundit and former footballer Alex Scott, pictured at Sandys Row Synagogue - the oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in London - discovers her Jewish roots in the new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
October 26, 2021, 3:59 pm
Alex Scott ‘proud’ of her Cable Street relative in Who Do You Think You Are?
The 37-year-old presenter discovers how her Jewish great-grandfather Philip Gittleson was caught up in the events of 4 October 1936
By Francine Wolfisz
Author Ivor Baddiel with Ariella Garren (sister of Maya, winner of the secondary category), Daisy Williams and Daniel Shaw
October 14, 2021, 1:37 pm
All write on the night! Meet the finalists of our Young Writers’ Competition…
Four budding writers were named as the winners in our third annual Young Writers’ Competition, held in conjunction with WIZO UK and PJ Library
By Francine Wolfisz
Robert Rinder looks out over Amman, Jordan during his trip to the country with MDA UK
October 14, 2021, 12:05 pm
Robert Rinder in Jordan: MDA is ‘powerful example of Israel at its very best’
TV personality and barrister joined Magen David Adom UK’s fundraising Jordan 360 Trek to learn how Israel and her neighbour are working together to help save lives
By Francine Wolfisz
BBC Two and iPlayer has acquired Deborah Davis’ historical drama, Marie Antoinette from Banijay Rights
October 7, 2021, 12:17 pm
BBC acquires Marie Antoinette from The Favourite screenwriter
Deborah Davis’ eight-part historical drama recreates the story of the avant-garde queen of France
By Francine Wolfisz
Police chief Louis Lepine (played by Marc Barbé) in BBC Four's new drama Paris Police 1900
October 7, 2021, 12:10 pm
BBC Four’s Paris Police 1900 set against backdrop of Dreyfus scandal
Historical crime drama, created by graphic novelist Fabien Nury, is inspired by real-life events and delves into the dark side of the French capital
By Francine Wolfisz
Louis Theroux explores far-right anti-Semitic extremists in his new series, Forbidden America
September 30, 2021, 1:37 pm
Louis Theroux tackles far-right antisemitic extremists in new series
Louis Theroux: Forbidden America will explore the impact of the internet and social media on people with dangerous, extreme or morally questionable lifestyles
By Francine Wolfisz
Lior Raz stars as Segev Azulai in Netflix thriller Hit & Run. Credit: JoJo Whilden/Netflix
September 23, 2021, 5:50 pm
Lior Raz’s Netflix drama Hit and Run cancelled after first series
Despite ending on a cliffhanger, the Israeli actor and Avi Issacharoff’s espionage thriller has not been renewed due to production costs
By Francine Wolfisz
Israeli-Arab actor Salim Dau has been cast in the fifth series of The Crown as Mohamed Al-Fayed
September 23, 2021, 5:01 pm
The Crown casts Israeli-Arab actor Salim Dau as Mohamed Al-Fayed
Season 5 line-up also features The Kite Runner actor Khalid Abdalla as Dodi and Tenet star Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales
By Francine Wolfisz
September 17, 2021, 2:37 pm
Emma Raducanu’s ex coach says US Open winner’s talent was ‘obvious’ even aged 8
After her stunning victory last week, her former youth coach, Simon Dahdi, revealed how even at the age of eight, the youngster was showing a formidable prowess on the court.
By Francine Wolfisz
September 14, 2021, 5:28 pm
Challah-loving Jurgen ready to dough battle on Great British Bake Off
German-born IT professional from Sussex is in the mix for new Channel 4 series which begins next week
By Francine Wolfisz
Football pundit and former footballer Alex Scott, pictured at Sandys Row Synagogue - the oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in London - discovers her Jewish roots in the new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
September 14, 2021, 5:05 pm
Alex Scott taps into Jewish roots for BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are?
Football pundit and former England player discovers Jewish ancestry on her mother’s side and learns that her great-grandfather faced down fascism in London’s East End in 1936
By Francine Wolfisz
Ratners had reported profits of £125 million at the time of the fateful speech
September 10, 2021, 2:30 pm
Gerald Ratner: ‘I am not the person the tabloids portrayed’
Jewish businessman opens up to Francine Wolfisz about ‘the worst corporate gaff of all time’ that cost him his millionaire lifestyle and the company started by his family
By Francine Wolfisz
When Hitler Stoke Pink Rabbit was shown at UK Jewish Film Festival 2020
September 9, 2021, 5:11 pm
Pink Rabbit turns gold: Judith Kerr’s daughter tells the story behind the book
The beloved tale of the girl who left her toy bunny in war-torn Berlin is 50 years old. Judith Kerr’s daughter talks about the real story behind When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
By Francine Wolfisz
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