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Jewish News, the leading newspaper for Anglo-Jewry, brings the community's vibrant spirit to life online at www.jewishnews.co.uk, updating its content every day except for Shabbat and yom tovs. Founded in 1997, Jewish News is a distinguished publication, previously awarded the title of free newspaper of the year by Press Gazette. It uniquely caters to the Jewish populations in Greater London, particularly in Middlesex, Hertfordshire, and Essex. Since 2020, it has been under the ownership of the Jacob Foundation, which was previously known as the Kessler Foundation. With a weekly circulation of 17,000 copies, Jewish News plays a crucial role in this educated and affluent community, offering a diverse range of content that includes local, national, and international Jewish news, features, sports, and entertainment. The newspaper is known for its bold and impactful exclusive stories that resonate within the community. In the year 2000, Jewish News launched www.totallyjewish.com, which quickly became the premier online destination for British Jews. Its influence on Jewish life in the UK was acknowledged when Hitwise recognized it as the top lifestyle/religion website in the country.

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EXCLUSIVE: Corbyn sends 'Starmer complicit in Gaza genocide' pamplet to Westminister journos

1 day ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Jeremy Corbyn and four independent MPs have sent an inflammatory pamphlet to Westminster lobby journalists urging them to hold the Prime Minister “to account” over claims the UK is complicit in the Gaza “genocide”. The 10-page document includes sustained attacks on Keir Starmer over the government’s position on arms sales to Israel, and also of the PM’s criticism of the use of the term “genocide” in relation to the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Tory MP calls for UK government to stand up to 'racist, brutal regime of Netanyahu'

2 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

A Conservative MP has called for the Labour government to show it is not on the side of the “racist, brutal regime of Netanyahu” while continuing to remain supportive of Israel.
Lammy: Government statements on UK arms sales to Israel 'completely accurate'

2 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has reassured the Commons that government statements made about arms exports to Israel have been “completely accurate”. He made his comments after left-wing MPs including John McDonnell had continued to suggest the government had continued to supply Israel with arms used in the war against Hamas in Gaza, despite the partial suspension of 30 licences last September.
Polanski: I'm a victim of vicious criticism from 'so-called mainstream Jewish communities'

2 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Green Party leadership hopeful Zack Polanski has claimed he is the victim of “vicious” criticism from “so-called mainstream Jewish communities” because of his newly acquired anti-Zionist views. The 42 year-old, who last week announced his campaign to become the next leader of the party said it had been on a “really hard journey” to reject the “very Zionist” views he was brought up with in his family home in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Police arrest man, 21, over 'arson attacks' at Keir Starmer’s £2m North London home

2 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

A 21-year-old man has been arrested over suspected arson attacks on two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Emergency services were called to blazes at the doors of two homes in north London within 24 hours of each other – one just after 1.30am on Monday and the other on Sunday.
Police launch probe into fire at Keir Starmer’s north London home

2 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Police have launched an investigation after a fire broke out at Keir Starmer’s home in north London in the early hours of Monday morning. The London Fire Brigade arrived at the property, which has previously been targeted by pro-Palestine activists, after flames were reported shortly after 1.10am. The LFB confirmed there was “damage” to the front of the home – but the blaze was swiftly brought under control. A door was damaged by the fire, but nobody inside was hurt.
Margot Friedlander, German Holocaust survivor who landed a Vogue cover, dies at 103

3 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Philissa Cramer

Margot Friedlander, a Holocaust survivor who grew prominent in Germany after returning from the United States decades after surviving the Holocaust, has died at 103. The Margot Friedlander Foundation announced her death on Friday, just weeks after opening applications for a £21,000 prize to recognise efforts to fight antisemitism and promote democracy.
Trump reportedly becoming frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza war

3 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Israel and America have both attempted to play down claims of a growing rift between US President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over the war against Hamas in Gaza. But multiple sources continued to insist there was a growing frustration in the US at Netanyahu’s single mindedapproach to the conflict. On Monday Hamas said it would later today release the last living American hostage in Gaza Edan Alexander, a US-Israeli soldier who was kidnapped on 7 October 2023.
JLC goes on the offensive by hiring lawyer as it sets sights on building 'toughness'

3 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Jenni Frazer

Britain’s Jewish community, facing internal and external pressure in the wake of the October 2023 Hamas attacks, may soon be pursuing a different, more challenging direction, according to leaders of the Jewish Leadership Council. Keith Black, the JLC chair, and Claudia Mendoza, its chief executive, launched their blueprint “Forge the Future” scheme in March 2024.
Education Secretary warns of national emergency over school antisemitism

3 days ago | jewishnews.co.uk | Lee Harpin

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has warned of a “national emergency” over the surge of antisemitism in Britain’s schools. In an interview she spoke of the urgent need for the government’s commitment to ensure every school child receives Holocaust education.