Francine Wolfisz

Francine Wolfisz was Features Editor for Jewish News.

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October 8, 2024, 5:54 pm

What are the questions you should be asking when choosing a nursery or primary school?

It's a big step for a small child - we take a look at some of the options

By Francine Wolfisz

Writer Nathan Englander and director Patrick Marber unite in the serious comedy. pic Matt Crockett

September 29, 2024, 7:45 pm

A ‘serious’ comedy about Anne Frank?

Writer Nathan Englander and director Patrick Marber bring Shoah talk fuelled by wine to the stage

By Francine Wolfisz

Sylvan (left) with fans proudly displaying the Israeli flag

July 26, 2024, 5:15 pm

Our cyclists are ready to step onto the Olympic podium, says billionaire Israel team patron Sylvan Adams

The owner of Israel's Premier Tech cycling team believes they're a serious contender at the 2024 global sports competition

By Francine Wolfisz

July 19, 2024, 10:50 am

‘Where Was God In Auschwitz?’: Yad Vashem UK and The Fed bring Holocaust testimony books project to London

JW3 hosts launch for initiative enabling survivors and refugees to tell their stories

By Francine Wolfisz

July 17, 2024, 4:21 pm

Amit Rahav, Michael Aloni and Lior Ashkenazi star in Holocaust series on Disney+

Bestselling book telling extraordinary story of family's survival comes to the screen

By Francine Wolfisz

June 25, 2024, 7:17 pm

Jews spat at and punched in sickening scenes outside LA shul

President Joe Biden said: “Intimidating Jewish congregants is dangerous, unconscionable, antisemitic, and un-American."

By Francine Wolfisz

Charedi Jews being targeted with water cannons in Jerusalem during a protest

June 25, 2024, 1:05 pm

Ultra-Orthodox men must be drafted into army, rules Israel’s Supreme Court

Judges ruled 9-0 that Haredi men can no longer be exempted from IDF service

By Francine Wolfisz

Among the participants was Lord John Mann, the UK Government's independent advisor on antisemitism, who described the fans as “quite stunned” by their visit to Bergen-Belsen.

June 18, 2024, 6:25 pm

England football fans in ‘sobering’ visit to Bergen Belsen

The visit was co-organised by the World Jewish Congress and group What Matters, which works to combat antisemitism and racism in sport

By Francine Wolfisz

June 18, 2024, 1:22 pm

Tributes to United Synagogue’s head of burial Melvyn Hartog, who has died aged 76

Community stalwart who spent more than 23 years advising bereaved families and wider society on Jewish burial, died on Sunday following a short illness.

By Francine Wolfisz

May 20, 2024, 7:53 pm

Fauda actor says he can relate to children whose parents were killed on October 7

Yaakov Zada Daniel says life continues on and right now these children need our help

By Francine Wolfisz

May 2, 2024, 1:19 pm

‘I converted to Judaism when my son got cancer’

Touching new film tells the story of a father's spiritual journey in search of a deeper connection

By Francine Wolfisz

April 12, 2024, 4:32 pm

HJPS head ‘delighted’ after school leaps up Ofsted rankings from Inadequate to Good

In a report published today, Hertsmere Jewish Primary School was praised for providing “a happy and inclusive culture”, as well as placing “the safety and well-being of staff and pupils.”

By Francine Wolfisz

March 19, 2024, 1:08 pm

Wingate prizewinner’s mother didn’t want to be featured in her daughter’s books

Elizabeth McCracken found a way to write about her mum while adhering to her wishes

By Francine Wolfisz

March 13, 2024, 4:24 pm

Fauda star pays tribute to Jewish Child’s Day

Zada Daniel was in London for the first time to support a fundraising dinner for the leading UK grant giving charity on Tuesday night, which raised £275,000.

By Francine Wolfisz

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

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