Plan for one of UK’s biggest Jewish ‘eruv’ zones that will ring Golders Green in North London with fishing wire to avoid Sabbath restrictions sparks fears of religious division

Plan for one of UK’s biggest Jewish ‘eruv’ zones that will ring Golders Green in North London with fishing wire to avoid Sabbath restrictions sparks fears of religious division

A two-mile perimeter is set to be created around an area of North London to make it easier for Orthodox Jews to undertake tasks or carry items during the Sabbath. Fishing wire would... Read more »
Muslims break their Ramadan fast with Jewish neighbours in a north London synagogue

Muslims break their Ramadan fast with Jewish neighbours in a north London synagogue

19:00 I manage to escape waitress duty and spot the man who recited the adhan at one of the tables, so I head over to say hello. Ali Amla,44, is the Youth... Read more »
We left north London to run a farm but we still live an observant Jewish life

We left north London to run a farm but we still live an observant Jewish life

Ten years ago my husband Jeremy (a divorce lawyer) and I moved to the countryside and took on a house and five acres of land with a 350-year old barn and stables.... Read more »
Jewish man claims Belfast comedian ‘swore and told him to leave’ theatre

Jewish man claims Belfast comedian ‘swore and told him to leave’ theatre

A Jewish man has claimed a Belfast comedian swore and told him to leave a theatre while inciting a crowd to chant against him after a Palestinian flag was unveiled. Paul Currie... Read more »
Knife-wielding assailant caught in Golders Green by Jewish guards

Knife-wielding assailant caught in Golders Green by Jewish guards

A knife-wielding assailant was caught by members of Shomrim on Monday before being taken into custody in the heavily Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green in London. Footage shared by The Jewish Chronicle... Read more »
Jewish community in a ‘total state of fear’ as ‘intimidating’ Palestinian flags fly outside schools

Jewish community in a ‘total state of fear’ as ‘intimidating’ Palestinian flags fly outside schools

Jamiatul Ummah later removed the texts, saying it condemned “all forms of extremism”. Nojarul Islam, the school’s principal, said they categorically have “no knowledge” of anyone from the school’s community, including pupils,... Read more »
New Year Honours 2023: Jewish News journalist Justin Cohen MBE

New Year Honours 2023: Jewish News journalist Justin Cohen MBE

Justin Cohen, who co-publishes the Jewish News weekly community newspaper in north London, is recognised for a quarter-of-a-century of dedication to Britain’s Jewish community and leaving “an indelible mark on the field of... Read more »
East London Jewish charity is raising funds for IDF – 5Pillars

East London Jewish charity is raising funds for IDF – 5Pillars

Website screenshot A Jewish charity in Redbridge, East London, is fundraising for the Israeli Defence Forces which have been widely accused of committing genocide in Gaza. The Chabad Lubavitch Centre in Ilford has a... Read more »
Police launch hunt for racist yob on a bike who was caught knocking hats off Jewish people in spree of anti-Semitic attacks in North London

Police launch hunt for racist yob on a bike who was caught knocking hats off Jewish people in spree of anti-Semitic attacks in North London

Police have launched a hunt for a racist yob who targeted Jewish people in London’s Stamford Hill in a string of anti-Semitic attacks. The unknown male was caught on CCTV throwing the... Read more »
Anti-Semitic yob on bike attacks Jewish men and child in north London

Anti-Semitic yob on bike attacks Jewish men and child in north London

Man on bike swipes at victims’ heads on Cazenove Road, Stamford Hill (Shomrim) Police are hunting a suspected racist caught on CCTV knocking hats off Jewish men and assaulting a child close... Read more »