A Jewish community must have room for those without children - The Jewish Chronicle

An Orthodox rabbi argues that Jewish continuity isn’t only about having offspring

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Reality of Israeli democracy is far more complex than Emily Thornberry seems to realise - The Jewish Chronicle

Never mind the snap judgement of the foreign affairs select committee chair – there were intricate issues for every group of voter in this election

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The Bell review’s quiet nod to the role of Islamism in school antisemitism - The Jewish Chronicle

Even the faintest hint at an uncomfortable truth has provoked predictable outrage from the Left, suggesting that the report’s modest recommendations may be more significant than they first appear

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Netanyahu bloc maintains lead in final election results but falls short of majority - The Jewish Chronicle

Outgoing opposition leader Yair Lapid says talks are taking place behind the scenes to form a new government

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France restricts Israeli arms displays at Paris naval defence exhibition - The Jewish Chronicle

Since the outbreak of war on October 7 2023, French authorities have repeatedly limited Israel’s participation in arms exhibitions

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Biblical-era fortress reopens offering glimpse of conflicts described in Book of Judges - The Jewish Chronicle

The 3,200-year-old stronghold occupied a strategic position overlooking a main route linking the coastal plain with the Judean Lowlands.

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Seven arrested over alleged vote-buying - The Jewish Chronicle

Three of the suspects were arrested on suspicion of arranging payments to influence voters

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The fascinating story of Grimsby’s ‘destination synagogue’ - The Jewish Chronicle

Grimbarian John Bowers QC recounts the story behind a landmark shul recently awarded a £232, 500 Historic England grant

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Introducing The Equalizer, the Israeli charity using football to bring young Jews and Arabs together - The Jewish Chronicle

One of the non-profit’s heads will speak alongside former FA boss David Bernstein at JC event ‘More than a Game’ next month

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Iran TV halts coverage of Israeli election after Netanyahu rout fails to materialise - The Jewish Chronicle

As Islamic Republic hopes of heavy defeat for Likud leader are dashed, dissidents in Tehran say “We want Bibi to finish the job” in campaign against regime

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The Orwellian rewriting of the October 7 massacres - The Jewish Chronicle

Hamas launched a genocidal attack, then cast itself as the victim. Too many Western governments, universities and media outlets helped turn that deception into accepted wisdom

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Musician famed for collaboration with Springsteen to relase Yiddish album - The Jewish Chronicle

Justin Goldner’s new project will fuse traditional poetry and contemporary music

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Israeli-owned cargo ship sinks in Black Sea after being struck by drones - The Jewish Chronicle

All crew were rescued unharmed but 421 containers were lost to the sea

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‘Would lying make me a better Jew?’ - The Jewish Chronicle

In the first of a new series working out what it means to be Jewish in Britain today, our writer ponders extremely hazardous territory – the ethics of spilling family secrets

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Celebrity chef takes free food truck on tour across US to promote Israel - The Jewish Chronicle

Yossi Shitrit said he wants to bring ‘warmth, generosity and meeting of traditions’ on his travels

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The Etgar Quiz no 337 - The Jewish Chronicle

Try our weekly Jewish knowledge test

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Israeli chef’s New Orleans restaurant earns Michelin honour - The Jewish Chronicle

Alon Shaya dedicated the award to his grandmother, for whom his café is named, which only opened seven months ago

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Normal people don’t believe in Sally Rooney’s free-speech issue - The Jewish Chronicle

Taking up the Irish novelist’s cause conforms with the pattern of Israel derangement syndrome

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Kosher Kingdom reveals reopening date for Golders Green branch months after devastating fire - The Jewish Chronicle

The iconic kosher superstore is returning to its home turf at an upgraded site almost directly opposite its former premises

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My report on antisemitism in education is based on hard evidence – now let’s implement its findings - The Jewish Chronicle

Former DfE mandarin Sir David Bell outlines how he reached the recommendations now accepted by the government

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Sir David Bell defends report on antisemitism in education after Owen Jones claimed it was ‘riddled with errors’ - The Jewish Chronicle

Ex-top civil servant’s methodolgy and recommendations to combat hate in Government-backed review were challenged by pro-Palestine activists

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St Andrews rector who emailed students about Gaza ‘genocide’ suspended over ‘bullying’ - The Jewish Chronicle

Stella Maris has been banned from the university’s campus for seven years

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US moves Patriot missile defence system to Israel amid preparations for possible Iran strikes - The Jewish Chronicle

President Trump is reportedly weighing fresh military action against the Islamic Republic, possibly targeting nuclear infrastructure

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‘Another missed opportunity’: Jewish charities give their verdict on the Budget - The Jewish Chronicle

Norwood and the Paperweight Trust welcomed extra support for households but warned that it may fall short for society’s most vulnerable

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My adored adopted brothers have blown my mind and swollen my pride - The Jewish Chronicle

I feast on the work of beloved geniuses of theatre in a week in which the byword was ‘resilience’

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Pro-Palestine MPs call for more sanctions against Israel over ‘Gaza aid restrictions’ - The Jewish Chronicle

The signatories, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, also raised concerns about far-right campaign groups in Israel which have sought to obstruct aid trucks

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How a Jewish woman from northwest London became an acclaimed Thai chef - The Jewish Chronicle

Siam Goorwich meets Philippa Kingsley to hear about her new vegan Thai cookbook

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Lot’s hesitation: this week’s parashah, Vayera - The Jewish Chronicle

“He hesitated. So the men seized him, his wife, and his two daughters by the hand and led them safely outside the city, for the Lord had mercy upon him” Genesis19:16.

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Shabbat times from October 30 to November 6 - The Jewish Chronicle

Shabbat times for the week

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Meet Gidi Dar, the secular Israeli film director whose movies opened the door for Shtisel and other Charedi dramas - The Jewish Chronicle

The film-makers’s latest film The Wedding Entertainer is set in the Chasidic community of Jerusalem. It makes its UK premiere at next month’s UK Jewish Film Festival

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