Marathon runners exceed expectations

By David Saffer JEWISH charities have benefited to the tune of over £160,000 following the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday. Runners completed the iconic 26.2...

Bibi assassination plot foiled

Israel’s Shin Bet security services prevented a potential assassination attempt on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in April it...

24 girls cut their hair for children with cancer

After months of carefully grooming and measuring their hair, 24 girls between the ages of 5 and 15 cut their hair to donate to...

Community support for all over Pesach

Jewish charities and organisations are gearing up for Pesach to benefit communities across the country. Mock seders, singing and arts ‘n’ crafts have been just some of a plethora...

Ahmed guilty of stirring up racial hatred

Tahra Ahmed has been found guilty of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred. The Grenfell Tower volunteer was reported to police by Campaign Against...

Religious slaughter hearing at European Court of Justice – Joint statement from President of...

With the hearing at the European Court of Justice into the legality of measures adopted by Belgium’s Flanders and Wallonia regions banning religious slaughter...

Israel may release prisoners in exchange for fallen soldiers

Israel released two Syrian prisoners in return for the remains and personal effects of First Sergeant Zachary Baumel, killed in action in 1982, last Sunday. Russia mediated the release, pressing Israel to agree the ‘goodwill gesture’ with Syrian President Bashar Assad. And...

Corbyn supporters demanded Jewish MP Luciana Berger apology to Labour branch

By James Marlow Supporters of Jeremy Corbyn won control of a Liverpool Labour group, ousting a council cabinet member and demanding an apology from MP...

Brian Kerner passes away aged 84

By James Marlow The community reacted with huge sadness after family members announced Brian Kerner died last Thursday night aged 84. Brian was the founding Chairman of both BICOM and the UJIA –...

Mock seders and help for needy over Pesach across UK

Jewish organisations are all set to help the needy for Passover. And mock seders galore have been taking place with many more to follow in...

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