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Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen is the News Editor at the Jewish News

The show of opposition from a largely Israeli crowd of expats was one of the largest demos in the capital since the proposals were brought forward by Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition that includes far right politicians.

July 24, 2023, 8:53 am

1,500 people demand last-ditch halt to judicial reforms at Tower Bridge protest

The show of opposition from a largely Israeli crowd of expats was one of the largest demos in the capital since the proposals were brought forward.

By Justin Cohen

Sir Ben Helfgott is made a Knight Bachelor of the British Empire by the Prince of Wales during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham palace, London.

June 16, 2023, 8:57 am

Sir Ben Helfgott, one of Britain’s greatest Jews, passes away aged 93

Holocaust survivor who represented Britain at the Olympics within years of his liberation from the Nazi camps went on to fight for his fellow survivors and was a key educator about the horrors of the Shoah

By Justin Cohen and Jenni Frazer

Coronation Challahs at Sababa Bakery, Borehamwood, 5th May 2023. Pic: Michelle Rosenberg

May 5, 2023, 12:12 pm

Challah-lujah! Jewish News presents a plaited loaf fit for a King!

Live, laugh, loaf: Jewish News partners with London's biggest kosher bread maker to create a challah fit for a King and it's the only one you'll knead this Shabbat

By Justin Cohen

March 27, 2023, 1:48 pm

Israel’s London embassy SHUTS DOWN in protest over judicial overhaul

Unprecedented decision confirmed to Jewish News on Monday afternoon.

By Justin Cohen

January 18, 2023, 5:54 pm

It’s far from all bad on campus, Jewish students tell Archbishop

Four Jewish and three Christian undergraduates in historic talks at Lambeth Palace

By Justin Cohen

British and Israeli participants at the inaugural Veterans Games.

November 24, 2022, 10:56 am

Veteran Games in Israel gave me my life back, says former British soldier

Israeli ambassador hails event bringing together injured Israeli and British service personnel at official launch of 2023 event.

By Justin Cohen

October 23, 2022, 5:26 pm

Boy George ‘appalled’ at fellow artists’ silence over Kanye West’s antisemitism

The Culture Club singer also rounds on Kim Kardashian over her failure to speak out

By Justin Cohen

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference.

October 23, 2022, 10:09 am

Former Tory chief executive brands those backing Boris’ return ‘delusional’

Sir Mick Davis speaks out against politicians in the party's ranks who put career ambition before the interests of the party and country.

By Justin Cohen

October 12, 2022, 11:47 am

Councils green light twinning of Borehamwood and Elstree with Israeli town

The move is expected to lead to collaborations across culture, education and sport

By Justin Cohen

October 8, 2022, 9:05 pm

British trekkers help refurbish ambulance station in world’s largest Bedouin city

Rob Rinder was among those taking part in MDA's trek to Jordan that raised funds to overhaul the station in Rahat in Israel's south.

By Justin Cohen

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with his friend, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

Credit: Blake Ezra Photography

October 7, 2022, 3:53 pm

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘concerned’ by impact of possible embassy move to Jerusalem

EXCLUSIVE: Lambeth Palace joins growing chorus of political parties and faith leaders raising reservations in recent days, after Liz Truss announced she would “review” a move.

By Justin Cohen

August 12, 2022, 4:02 pm

Interfaith fun run to boost dozens of good causes

Second running of event on 29 August will also feature food stalls and a range of activities for kids and families

By Justin Cohen

February 1988: This was the audience that cheated death. This was the audience who as infants were marked for Auschwitz or Theresienstadt or Belsen. These were the mothers, fathers and grandparents of more than 6,000 people alive today thanks to the unassuming man in the front row of a television studio, looking slightly embarrassed by all the fuss.

August 4, 2022, 4:10 pm

Families of Sir Nicholas Winton’s kinder invited to recreate TV history

Makers of a film about the Holocaust hero are set to recreate the BBC1 scene where he came face to face with those he helped rescue – inviting their relatives to take part.

By Justin Cohen

July 20, 2022, 12:43 pm

Borehamwood council explores historic twinning with Israeli town

EXCLUSIVE: Proposal to be tabled in both countries after this autumn

By Justin Cohen

July 6, 2022, 4:30 pm

Boy George provides the soundtrack as Jewish Care dinner makes £5m return

The Culture Club singer performed his greatest hits to 900 guests who also heard from then Health Secretary Sajid Javid

By Justin Cohen

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