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Former hostage details sexual assault by four men in Gaza
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Former hostage details sexual assault by four men in Gaza - The Jewish Chronicle
Romi Gonen told of her abuse in a harrowing interview broadcast on Israeli television
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/former-hostage-details-sexual-assault-by-four-men-in-gaza-oiidmbi6
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Jewish leaders slam prime minister for welcoming British-Egyptian activist who ‘called for killing of Zionists’
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Jewish leaders slam prime minister for welcoming British-Egyptian activist who ‘called for killing of Zionists’ - The Jewish Chronicle
Historic social media messages uncovered by Telegraph after Alaa Abd El Fattah welcomed back from Egypt by UK government
https://www.thejc.com/news/politics/jewish-leaders-slam-prime-minister-for-welcoming-british-egyptian-activist-who-called-for-killing-of-zionists-h5s8tti6
about 14 hours ago
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Gaza charity leaders arrested in Italy over alleged Hamas fundraising
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Gaza charity leaders arrested in Italy over alleged Hamas fundraising - The Jewish Chronicle
The suspects, as well as two others outside the country, are accused of using humanitarian foundations to funnel millions to the terror group
https://www.thejc.com/news/world/gaza-charity-leaders-arrested-italy-hamas-fundraising-ihcn6ssz
about 16 hours ago
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Israel confirms formal recognition of Somaliland
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Israel confirms formal recognition of Somaliland - The Jewish Chronicle
Jerusalem announced the move just days before Somalia, from which the country claims independence, takes over presidency of the UN
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-recognition-somaliland-qfz171h2
about 17 hours ago
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‘The barriers which seem impermeable don’t exist at Limmud’
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‘The barriers which seem impermeable don’t exist at Limmud’ - The Jewish Chronicle
The UK’s largest Jewish cross-communal annual festival has launched
https://www.thejc.com/community/the-barriers-which-seem-impermeable-dont-exist-at-limmud-rmni6crm
about 20 hours ago
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Jewish charities join together for seasonal ‘John Lewis-style’ film
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Jewish charities join together for seasonal ‘John Lewis-style’ film - The Jewish Chronicle
The campaign features more than 30 of the community’s leading organisations
https://www.thejc.com/community/jewish-charities-join-together-for-seasonal-john-lewis-style-film-fxr14h7l
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Why Judaism has only two core beliefs
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Why Judaism has only two core beliefs - The Jewish Chronicle
The non-dogmatic basis of Jewish theology encourages freedom of thought, a new book argues
https://www.thejc.com/judaism/why-judaism-has-only-two-core-beliefs-sdmajbau
4 days ago
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Former Attorney General calls for new CPS unit after investigation into on-stage chant at Bob Vylan gig dropped
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Former Attorney General calls for new CPS unit after investigation into on-stage chant at Bob Vylan gig dropped - The Jewish Chronicle
Police decision following advice from Crown Prosecution Service condemned as “sending completely wrong message” by Jewish leaders
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/former-attorney-general-calls-for-new-cps-unit-after-investigation-into-on-stage-chant-at-bob-vylan-gig-dropped-q54ob8jo
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‘Infertility is a lonely process. We’ve learnt so much about the questions that can hurt’
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‘Infertility is a lonely process. We’ve learnt so much about the questions that can hurt’ - The Jewish Chronicle
Adam Boxer and his wife have just welcomed new baby Orly, after suffering secondary infertility. He writes about the struggles to conceive in a culture which is often centred around children and babies
https://www.thejc.com/community/infertility-is-a-lonely-process-weve-learnt-so-much-about-the-questions-that-can-hurt-hcy3de0d
4 days ago
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Orthodox and Progressive leaders shine light on unity during Chanukah
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Orthodox and Progressive leaders shine light on unity during Chanukah - The Jewish Chronicle
There were a number of candle-lighting ceremonies attended by heads of the different denominations during the festival
https://www.thejc.com/community/orthodox-and-progressive-leaders-shine-light-on-unity-during-chanukah-ujkclk9k
4 days ago
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Sibling rivalries: this week’s parashah, Vayiggash
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Sibling rivalries: this week’s parashah, Vayiggash - The Jewish Chronicle
“Judah stepped forward” Genesis 44:18
https://www.thejc.com/judaism/sidrah/sibling-rivalries-this-weeks-parashah-vayiggash-fmsuuni0
4 days ago
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2025 in review: Music
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2025 in review: Music - The Jewish Chronicle
It’s been a difficult year for Jewish musicians and music fans alike, but Elisa Bray says virtuoso musicianship defiantly drowned out the hate
https://www.thejc.com/life/2025-in-review-music-egqbbism
5 days ago
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Manchester’s Jews stand strong against those who plan to harm us
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Manchester’s Jews stand strong against those who plan to harm us - The Jewish Chronicle
Yes, we’re vigilant and even fearful. But the Jews of north Manchester are steadfast and resilient.
https://www.thejc.com/opinion/manchesters-jews-stand-strong-against-those-who-plan-to-harm-us-fp7bosqv
5 days ago
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Christmas Day review: A not-quite-realised effort at Jewish catharsis ★★★
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Christmas Day review: A not-quite-realised effort at Jewish catharsis ★★★ - The Jewish Chronicle
Arguments over Jewish identity become super-heated in this dark comedy full of timely – although unfortunately random – elements
https://www.thejc.com/life/christmas-day-review-a-not-quite-realised-effort-at-jewish-catharsis-hroypvog
5 days ago
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After Preston, UK can no longer shy away: Islamist extremism fuelling Jew-hate terror in northwest must be stopped
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After Preston, UK can no longer shy away: Islamist extremism fuelling Jew-hate terror in northwest must be stopped - The Jewish Chronicle
Guilty verdict for jihadists plotting to commit mass murder following Yom Kippur attack is an urgent warning to authorities to confront the root cause
https://www.thejc.com/opinion/after-preston-uk-can-no-longer-shy-away-islamist-extremism-fuelling-jew-hate-terror-in-northwest-must-be-stopped-fvrxxejg
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2025 in review: Film
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2025 in review: Film - The Jewish Chronicle
From a superhero to the very worst Friday night dinner – John Nathan picks his favourite Jewish representations on the silver screen
https://www.thejc.com/life/film/2025-in-review-film-gxpjlgvh
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Australian police arrest British national who called for violence towards the Jewish community
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Australian police arrest British national who called for violence towards the Jewish community - The Jewish Chronicle
A cache of weapons, including swords bearing swastika symbology, were found in his home
https://www.thejc.com/news/world/australian-police-arrest-british-national-who-called-for-violence-towards-the-jewish-community-i424ueex
5 days ago
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2025 in review: Theatre
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2025 in review: Theatre - The Jewish Chronicle
John Nathan chooses the best plays of the year, from a new stage adaptation of Mel Brooks’s musical The Producers to a comic revenge fantasy about the kidnap of Jeremy Corbyn
https://www.thejc.com/life/theatre/2025-in-review-theatre-juys9d1j
5 days ago
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Resilience, relief and deep concern among Manchester’s Jews in wake of terror plot convictions
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Resilience, relief and deep concern among Manchester’s Jews in wake of terror plot convictions - The Jewish Chronicle
Police said that had the attack not been foiled it could have been the ‘deadliest in UK history’
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/resilience-relief-and-deep-concern-among-manchesters-jews-in-wake-of-terror-plot-convictions-uv695x55
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Pilates? Isn’t that just stretching?
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Pilates? Isn’t that just stretching? - The Jewish Chronicle
Karen Skinazi gets a reality check in the shape of a Pilates Reformer machine at a California exercise studio
https://www.thejc.com/life/pilates-isnt-that-just-stretching-ksveyg5k
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2025 in review: Books
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2025 in review: Books - The Jewish Chronicle
Our critics’ stand-out Jewish books of the year include eviscerating fiction, assiduously researched history, memoirs and reflections on the lives of poets
https://www.thejc.com/life/books/2025-in-review-books-goymqnn4
5 days ago
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The Red Shoes review: Trademark Bourne wit in an ultimately tragic tale ★★★★★
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The Red Shoes review: Trademark Bourne wit in an ultimately tragic tale ★★★★★ - The Jewish Chronicle
Matthew Bourne’s ballet about a woman who must choose between love and dance is full of passion and self-awareness
https://www.thejc.com/life/the-red-shoes-review-trademark-bourne-wit-in-an-ultimately-tragic-tale-md2277ca
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Francesca Albanese ‘removed’ as affiliated scholar of Georgetown University
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Francesca Albanese ‘removed’ as affiliated scholar of Georgetown University - The Jewish Chronicle
US sanctions were placed on the controversial UN special rapporteur on Palestinian territories in July
https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/francesca-albanese-removed-as-affiliated-scholar-of-georgetown-university-sryxwq9p
5 days ago
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The rabbi giving thousands of gifts on Christmas Day
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The rabbi giving thousands of gifts on Christmas Day - The Jewish Chronicle
Leeds minister, Rabbi Albert Chait set up A Time to Say Thank you
https://www.thejc.com/community/the-rabbi-giving-thousands-of-gifts-on-christmas-day-fzjeupt7
5 days ago
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Jews do have long-term future in UK – but more must be done to protect community, says Chief Rabbi
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Jews do have long-term future in UK – but more must be done to protect community, says Chief Rabbi - The Jewish Chronicle
Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaks to the JC on his return from visit to Sydney attack survivors amid rising concern over antisemitic terror
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/jews-do-have-long-term-future-in-uk-but-more-must-be-done-to-protect-community-says-chief-rabbi-b3bt4kqw
5 days ago
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King Charles makes donation to support Jewish charity’s relief efforts in Ukraine
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King Charles makes donation to support Jewish charity’s relief efforts in Ukraine - The Jewish Chronicle
His Majesty has served as patron of World Jewish Relief since 2015
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/king-charles-makes-donation-to-support-jewish-charitys-relief-efforts-in-ukraine-q32ngdsg
5 days ago
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Shabbat times from December 26 to January 2
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Shabbat times from December 26 to January 2 - The Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and fast times for the week
https://www.thejc.com/judaism/shabbat-times-from-december-26-to-january-2-kxngdgl2
5 days ago
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Saudi Arabia deciding what’s a “normal country”? That’s comedy gold
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Saudi Arabia deciding what’s a “normal country”? That’s comedy gold - The Jewish Chronicle
Holding Israel to account only highlights its high standards of tolerance, diversity and equality – unlike the kingdom
https://www.thejc.com/opinion/saudi-arabia-deciding-whats-a-normal-country-thats-comedy-gold-wen13256
5 days ago
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Your Party members applaud speaker’s refusal to condemn Hamas
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Your Party members applaud speaker’s refusal to condemn Hamas - The Jewish Chronicle
Former MP candidate added that he would not denounce ‘the horrors of October 7’ at the launch of the grouping’s Muslim Network
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/your-party-members-applaud-speakers-refusal-to-condemn-hamas-oebql9ew
5 days ago
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Police drop case against Bob Vylan over ‘death to the IDF’ chant
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Police drop case against Bob Vylan over ‘death to the IDF’ chant - The Jewish Chronicle
The force said the case had been ‘incredibly complex’
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/police-drop-case-against-bob-vylan-over-death-to-the-idf-chant-v2uzjckv
5 days ago
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Tunisian holiday entertainer who married English tourist became committed terrorist
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Tunisian holiday entertainer who married English tourist became committed terrorist - The Jewish Chronicle
Man convicted of huge terror plot bought restaurant in Great Yarmouth with the assistance of a bank loan
https://www.thejc.com/news/tunisian-holiday-entertainer-who-married-english-tourist-became-committed-terrorist-a1rw22t6
6 days ago
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Trio of doctors arrested over alleged antisemitic posts
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Trio of doctors arrested over alleged antisemitic posts - The Jewish Chronicle
Ellen Kriesels and Rahmeh Aladwan are two of those who were arrested in relation to comments made on social media
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/trio-of-doctors-arrested-over-alleged-antisemitic-posts-v4hoxt9l
6 days ago
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Manchester terror plotters ‘same as Nazis’, says head of CST
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Manchester terror plotters ‘same as Nazis’, says head of CST - The Jewish Chronicle
It could have been the worst terrorist act in British history, says Mark Gardner
https://www.thejc.com/news/manchester-terror-plotters-same-as-nazis-says-head-of-cst-y0tf806o
6 days ago
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Joseph Winton, UK’s oldest Jewish man, dies aged 106
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Joseph Winton, UK’s oldest Jewish man, dies aged 106 - The Jewish Chronicle
A veteran and refugee from Poland, Winton is remembered for his unimpeachable ‘zest for life’
https://www.thejc.com/community/joseph-winton-uks-oldest-jewish-man-dies-aged-106-uk47v4mq
6 days ago
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Two men convicted of plotting Isis-inspired gun attack on hundreds of Jews
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Two men convicted of plotting Isis-inspired gun attack on hundreds of Jews - The Jewish Chronicle
Police chiefs said the attack could have been Britain’s deadliest terrorist incident
https://www.thejc.com/news/two-convicted-of-plotting-isis-inspired-gun-attack-on-hundreds-of-jews-kqxmmytb
6 days ago
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Netanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protests
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Netanyahu suggests October 7 inquiry will examine impact of Gaza disengagement and anti-judicial reform protests - The Jewish Chronicle
The scope of the investigation could run all the way back to the 1993 Oslo Accords
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/netanyahu-october-7-inquiry-gaza-disengagement-judicial-reform-protests-yyf78wjb
6 days ago
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Apprentice contestant referred to watchdog over anti-Zionist social media posts
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Apprentice contestant referred to watchdog over anti-Zionist social media posts - The Jewish Chronicle
Asif Munaf was suspended from practising medicine in February 2024
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/apprentice-contestant-referred-to-watchdog-over-anti-zionist-social-media-posts-fir8zyik
6 days ago
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Saudi Arabia won’t agree normalisation until Israel acts like a ‘normal country’, claims former intelligence chief
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Saudi Arabia won’t agree normalisation until Israel acts like a ‘normal country’, claims former intelligence chief - The Jewish Chronicle
Prince Turki al-Faisal claimed that Jerusalem has been unwilling to ‘pay the price of peace’ in the past
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/saudi-arabia-normalisation-israel-acts-normal-country-hvisachf
6 days ago
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Exodus from Heritage Foundation think tank after president defends Tucker Carlson interview with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes
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Exodus from Heritage Foundation think tank after president defends Tucker Carlson interview with neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes - The Jewish Chronicle
Heritage president accused of showing ‘stunning lack of courage and judgment’
https://www.thejc.com/news/usa/exodus-from-heritage-foundation-think-tank-after-president-defends-tucker-carlson-interview-with-neo-nazi-nick-fuentes-c0at8ddp
6 days ago
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Google launches three-year AI research project with Tel Aviv University
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Google launches three-year AI research project with Tel Aviv University - The Jewish Chronicle
The programme will focus on areas including large language models, AI for privacy and algorithms
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/google-launches-three-year-ai-research-project-with-tel-aviv-university-h3rpfvyy
6 days ago
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Greta Thunberg arrested during Palestine Action protest in London
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Greta Thunberg arrested during Palestine Action protest in London - The Jewish Chronicle
The pro-Palestine campaigner was filmed holding a sign reading ‘I support Palestine Action prisoners I oppose genocide’
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/greta-thunberg-arrested-during-palestine-action-protest-in-london-qmbkzd5d
6 days ago
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How one rabbi helps pupils be proudly Jewish in a Christian school
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How one rabbi helps pupils be proudly Jewish in a Christian school - The Jewish Chronicle
‘Many students who once hid or downplayed their Jewish identity now express it joy,’ says Rabbi Johnny Hughes
https://www.thejc.com/family-and-education/how-one-rabbi-helps-pupils-be-proudly-jewish-in-a-christian-school-to5pi8w9
6 days ago
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Indicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage deal
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Indicted Netanyahu aide claims PM backed plan to use confidential intelligence to sway opinion against hostage deal - The Jewish Chronicle
The Prime Minister’s Office has claimed that Feldstein’s allegations are politically motivated and aimed at deflecting blame for the leak
https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/netanyahu-backed-leak-confidential-hostage-deal-tbuxeb4f
6 days ago
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I don’t need chemo – but I will be eating chicken soup, says Barry Manilow after lung cancer diagnosis
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I don’t need chemo – but I will be eating chicken soup, says Barry Manilow after lung cancer diagnosis - The Jewish Chronicle
The cancer was discovered when the singer had an MRI scan after a recent bout of bronchitis
https://www.thejc.com/news/showbiz/i-dont-need-chemo-but-i-will-be-eating-chicken-soup-says-barry-manilow-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis-eawuxj4b
6 days ago
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Black bean picadillo with tortilla chips
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Black bean picadillo with tortilla chips - The Jewish Chronicle
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6 days ago
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This year was a great one for kosher food
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This year was a great one for kosher food - The Jewish Chronicle
In 2025 we saw more high-end kosher restaurants and some fantastic new cookbooks – including one from the JC!
https://www.thejc.com/life/food/this-year-was-a-great-one-for-kosher-food-o2saqvqp
6 days ago
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Trillionaire’s shortbread
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Trillionaire’s shortbread - The Jewish Chronicle
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6 days ago
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Israeli man beaten unconscious in Cyprus may have lost sight in one eye
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Israeli man beaten unconscious in Cyprus may have lost sight in one eye - The Jewish Chronicle
The man’s family reportedly contacted the Israeli consulate in Cyprus for help but they replied “Sunday – we’re off”
https://www.thejc.com/news/world/israeli-man-beaten-unconscious-in-cyprus-may-have-lost-sight-in-one-eye-sf5btkut
6 days ago
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Local imam invited to light Ealing’s chanukiah at interfaith gathering
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Local imam invited to light Ealing’s chanukiah at interfaith gathering - The Jewish Chronicle
Imam Mujeeb Mirza from the Darus Salaam Mosque said he stood in solidarity with the Jewish community
https://www.thejc.com/community/local-imam-invited-to-light-ealings-chanukiah-at-interfaith-gathering-y09fpdmg
6 days ago
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My IRGC sources say fearful Iran are waiting for Bibi’s exit – so Israel should strike now
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My IRGC sources say fearful Iran are waiting for Bibi’s exit – so Israel should strike now - The Jewish Chronicle
Rightly or wrongly, Tehran believes Netanyahu poses a unique threat to the regime: that presents a strategic opportunity which must be seized
https://www.thejc.com/opinion/my-irgc-sources-say-fearful-iran-are-waiting-for-bibis-exit-so-israel-should-strike-now-js5ayfr5
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