New seed couples official appointment

Over 300 people flocked to seed in Edgware on Shabbat for the Chanukat HaBayit of the Seed shul and the official appointment of Rabbi...

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 –...

Inspirational great-grandma Flora completes 21st London marathon

Jewish runners were among a record number of competitors to complete the 26.2 mile Virgin Money London marathon last Sunday. Over 40,000 racers took in the party atmosphere whether they...

Councillor Rabbi Alan Plancey was elected as Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council

Mayor Plancey added, "It's a tremendous honour to serve as Mayor and am looking forward to all the engagements that are coming up. Over the...

Jewish MP gets junior minister in reshuffle

Lucy Frazer MP has accepted a junior minister post in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle. Ms Frazer’s first ministerial role is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at...

British Empire Medal goes to the Rebbetzen  

By James Marlow The former head of the London Beth Din, Dayan Chanoch Ehrentreu joined hundreds in congratulating his wife, Rebbetzen Ruchie (Rachel) for being...

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...

Disgrace as community activists stop Rubashkin entering UK

Immigration authorities in the U.K. have reportedly refused to allow Sholom Rubashkin entry last night. Sources confirm to YWN that Rubashkin arrived at the Manchester...

Italian football condemns Anne Frank hate crime by Lazio fans

Italian police have begun investigations into SS Lazio fans posting stickers of Anne Frank wearing the jersey of bitter rivals AS Roma alongside anti-Semitic...

Rachel Fink, Head of Hasmonean Girls High School named as new JFS headteacher

The leadership team, governors and trustees of Hasmonean High School would like to congratulate Head of Hasmonean Girls’ Rachel Fink on being appointed as...

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