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Elisa Bray

London

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Former Rock & Pop Editor at The Independent, now feature writer for @jewishchron @theipaper @EveningStandard

Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | thejc.com | Elisa Bray

    One mother found solace in this piece of writing from Rabbi Aron Moss: “These special souls remind us that true love doesn’t need a reason… These children are lovable not because of what they do for you, and not because of what they will one day become, but simply because they are. These pure souls remind us what love should be.” Liora Liora had her first seizure when she was nine weeks old.

  • 2 weeks ago | thejc.com | Elisa Bray

    Before his Tel Aviv show in 2010, he told The Independent: “I really resent the presumption that I'm going there to play to right-wing Nazi Jews. If Elvis f***ing Costello wants to pull out of a gig in Israel because he's suddenly got this compassion for Palestinians, then good on him. But I have absolutely one rule, right?

  • 3 weeks ago | thejc.com | Elisa Bray

    Eden “did not in a million years” expect to be presenting these concerns to a room full of MPs in Parliament. But as Adolescence gripped the nation, last week she and SFC’s co-founder Clare Fernyhough presented on the dangers of smartphones and social media, the necessity of smartphone-free schools, and the important role that educational leaders and head teachers play in it all.

  • 3 weeks ago | mumsnet.com | Elisa Bray

    Whether you prefer soft sandy stretches or pebbly coves, the UK is blessed with an array of beautiful beaches. The best of the lot? It's a hotly discussed topic at Mumsnet and there are bucket loads of recommendations on the UK travel threads. We've sifted through the posts to narrow it down to 10 of the best family-friendly beaches. 1. Castle Beach, Tenby, Pembrokeshire Search for hotels in Tenby | Search for cottages in Tenby"Tenby is lovely.

  • 3 weeks ago | thejc.com | Elisa Bray

    Fighters, out now on IZZY A powerful three-episode documentary series chronicling the journey of Israeli soldiers wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Fighters takes an intimate, raw and emotional look at the soldiers’ rehabilitation at Israel’s Sheba Hospital, combining footage of their injuries, recovery, and the profound impact their trauma has had on their families.

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Elisa Bray
Elisa Bray @Elisabray
30 Mar 25

“I used to make konafa a la crème with my mother and it was bonding time together.” Claudia Roden, Felicity Kendal, David Draiman, Louisa Clein and Rob Rinder tell @JewishChron their favourite dish made by their mother @davidmdraiman @LouisaClein https://t.co/zsLXcRN2wu

Elisa Bray
Elisa Bray @Elisabray
5 Mar 25

“…Somebody saying something awful to a student, because they’re wearing a Star of David. We can’t live in that society. We’ve got to say that’s not good enough.” I talked to Felicity Kendal about antisemitism @JewishChron https://t.co/dLBMMpTAEX

Elisa Bray
Elisa Bray @Elisabray
5 Mar 25

“…Somebody saying something awful to a student, because they’re wearing a Star of David. We can’t live in that society. We’ve got to say that’s not good enough.” I talked to Felicity Kendal about antisemitism. Depressing subject aside, one of my favourite interviews @JewishChron