Jewish Chronicle
Podcast review: Baddiel and Warsi try to teach us to be nice
6 Mar 2024
In the podcast "A Jew and a Muslim Go There," David Baddiel and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi engage in open dialogue to showcase how to have civil conversations de...
6 Mar 2024
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How I connected with my inner German self
5 Mar 2024
After obtaining a German passport following Brexit, a British Jew reflects on her connection to her late father's German heritage. Attempting to embrace her ...
5 Mar 2024
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‘Being Jewish is a gift for a novelist’
1 Mar 2024
Novelist Amanda Craig discusses the complexities of her Jewish identity, reflecting on her upbringing as an atheist with Jewish roots and the realization of ...
1 Mar 2024
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Once upon a time in the West – an Arizona road trip to Tombstone
29 Feb 2024
The article describes a road trip through southern Arizona, focusing on the Wild West experience and historical sites. Starting in Tucson, the journey includ...
29 Feb 2024
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How I told my family’s history through the words of early Zionists
28 Feb 2024
Rachel Cockerell's debut book "Melting Point" delves into her family's history intertwined with the largely forgotten episode of the Galveston Movement, wher...
28 Feb 2024
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Angela Kiverstein rounds up good books for kids
27 Feb 2024
Angela Kiverstein recommends several engaging books for young readers. "Pirate Academy: New Kid on Deck" by Justin Somper is a swashbuckling tale set in a sc...
27 Feb 2024
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How Jewish music helped me find my voice again
27 Feb 2024
The author recounts how Jewish music, inspired by their mother's German cultural background and classical influences, helped them navigate personal struggles...
27 Feb 2024
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How to give yourself a decent ‘drenching’
27 Feb 2024
Fashion in Spring 2024 is all about color drenching, where outfits are styled from neckline to hemline in a single vibrant hue for a bold statement. Popular ...
27 Feb 2024
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The Counterfeit Countess, book review: The Jew who saved thousands of Poles by posing as a Catholic
27 Feb 2024
"The Counterfeit Countess" recounts the remarkable story of Janina Mehlberg, a Jewish mathematician who impersonated a Polish countess to save over 10,000 ma...
27 Feb 2024
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How I’m rolling back the years
27 Feb 2024
The author discusses how heated rollers, a classic hair tool often underestimated in favor of modern gadgets and salon treatments, have become a valuable tim...
27 Feb 2024
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Yascha Mounk is showing the way out of today’s culture wars
27 Feb 2024
Yascha Mounk, in his book "The Identity Trap," discusses the challenges of identity politics, particularly its impact on antisemitism and the Jewish communit...
27 Feb 2024
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Are the kids all right? Abigail Shrier says you should stop asking them
27 Feb 2024
Abigail Shrier, known for her controversial book on teenage transgenderism, now delves into the topic of child therapy in her new book "Bad Therapy: Why the ...
27 Feb 2024
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Are we the guinea pig generation of working mums?
27 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the challenges faced by working mothers of her generation, highlighting how the expectations of career success did not account for the...
27 Feb 2024
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Fun, but fairly pointless Rocky Horror wannabee
27 Feb 2024
"Lisa Frankenstein" is a film directed by Zelda Williams featuring a 1980s loner schoolgirl who befriends a deceased pianist that comes back to life in a cem...
27 Feb 2024
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Nachtland review: Is that a Hitler in the attic?
27 Feb 2024
The play "Nachtland" explores the discovery of a painting signed by A. Hitler in a German family's attic, leading to complex dynamics and moral dilemmas amon...
27 Feb 2024
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One Day review: Dexter is basically a Jewish prince in disguise
26 Feb 2024
"One Day" on Netflix offers a fresh take on the familiar love story trope with its compelling characters and nostalgia factor. Despite the main focus being o...
26 Feb 2024
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Fervour by Toby Lloyd, review: An infuriatingly flawed debut novel
23 Feb 2024
Toby Lloyd's debut novel "Fervour" delves into a North London Jewish family's complex dynamics, blending Orthodox tradition with an appreciation for the arts...
23 Feb 2024
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Wicked Little Letters review: A filthfest that’s too smug for its own good
23 Feb 2024
"Wicked Little Letters" is a period comedy film set in the 1920s that revolves around a series of anonymous insulting letters received by a pious resident in...
23 Feb 2024
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An Enemy of the People: Question Time makeover for Ibsen’s classic play
23 Feb 2024
Thomas Ostermeier's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre features Matt Smith as Doctor Thomas Stockman, whose d...
23 Feb 2024
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‘Why still write? What is there better to do?’
23 Feb 2024
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges. His book "Last Post" fea...
23 Feb 2024
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Do gilts offer me a safer investment?
23 Feb 2024
For an investor with concerns about stock market volatility and seeking safer investments, gilts can offer a stable option with good returns. Gilts are UK go...
23 Feb 2024
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The Jewish journey equips us to fight this new wave of hate
23 Feb 2024
The rise in antisemitism in the UK since October 7 is concerning, with implicit anti-Jewish attitudes being as damaging as explicit acts of hate. Antisemitis...
23 Feb 2024
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Are you the best comedian, Daddy?
23 Feb 2024
The author reflects on the importance of Jewish comedians in shaping their Jewish identity and passing on humor through generations, highlighting comedy as a...
23 Feb 2024
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The £2 million masterpiece lost in a shul cupboard for 15 years
23 Feb 2024
A masterpiece painting by Gustav Bauernfeind, depicting the Western Wall, was discovered in a synagogue cupboard in the US after being stored for 15 years an...
23 Feb 2024
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Meet the Jewish man with 37 children
22 Feb 2024
Peter Ellenstein, a Jewish theatre director and producer from LA, discovered he had 37 children after a daughter tracked him down as a sperm donor from the l...
22 Feb 2024
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Glorious People by Sasha Salzmann, review: An in-depth study of friendship and family relations across two generations
22 Feb 2024
"Glorious People" by Sasha Salzmann is a novel that delves into the themes of friendship and family relationships over two generations amidst the backdrop of...
22 Feb 2024
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How the Beatles got by with some help from their little-known Jewish friends
22 Feb 2024
The Beatles' success was not only influenced by their talent but also by the support of Jewish figures in their lives and careers. Brian Epstein, the band's ...
22 Feb 2024
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Shoshana: ‘It’s not even-handed when it comes to depicting Jewish victims of violence’
22 Feb 2024
"Shoshana," a film by director Michael Winterbottom, delves into the complexities of Jewish politics in British Mandate Palestine during the 1930s, through t...
22 Feb 2024
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Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black
22 Feb 2024
In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention. Films like "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Gla...
22 Feb 2024
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Living la dolce vita in Ticino – Switzerland’s most unusual canton
22 Feb 2024
The text describes a journey through Ticino, Switzerland's sunny and Italian-speaking canton, highlighting the scenic route taken by the writer. Starting fro...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Tropical Passover in the Dominican Republic
20 Feb 2024
The Dominican Republic offers more than just beautiful beaches, with a rich history dating back to Christopher Columbus's first landing in 1492 and a diverse...
20 Feb 2024
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Picture-perfect Paris at Passover
20 Feb 2024
Paris is an ideal destination for Passover with its vibrant Jewish community and abundance of kosher options. Chabad branches, including Chabad Champs Elyses...
20 Feb 2024
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Celebrate Passover in Lisbon to discover Portugal's Jewish history
20 Feb 2024
Portugal holds a rich Jewish history worth exploring, especially during Passover in Lisbon, a city filled with Jewish heritage. From the memorial at Largo de...
20 Feb 2024
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A once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity – the best Passover holidays
19 Feb 2024
This Passover, the timing of the holiday offers a rare opportunity for a family vacation without inflated prices. Destinations like St. Lucia, Canada's Whist...
19 Feb 2024
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Dance review: Four new works ‘New talent, new challenges’
16 Feb 2024
As part of the Royal Ballet's Festival of New Choreography at the Royal Opera House, four young choreographers presented innovative works challenging the tra...
16 Feb 2024
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Japanese skincare will help you blossom in spring
15 Feb 2024
Japanese skincare has been a significant influence in the beauty industry, with the rise of J-Beauty akin to the K-Beauty trend. Japan's unique approach to s...
15 Feb 2024
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Our guide to the best skiwear
15 Feb 2024
Specialist brands like Moncler, Saloman, and Stella McCartney for Adidas dominate the serious ski-wear market, offering trendy and pricey options. Designer f...
15 Feb 2024
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The new luxury ski break – a transformed Tignes
15 Feb 2024
Tignes, a popular ski resort, has undergone a significant transformation, now offering luxurious accommodations, high-end dining options, and a variety of ac...
15 Feb 2024
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Inside the new show exploding myths about Cable Street
15 Feb 2024
"Cable Street" is a new musical showcasing the Battle of Cable Street, where Jews and others stood against Oswald Mosley's fascists in 1936. The show follows...
15 Feb 2024
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My visit to the set of the upcoming TV series of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
14 Feb 2024
A journalist visited the set of the upcoming TV series based on the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" in Slovakia, drawn by the powerful story of Lali Sokolo...
14 Feb 2024
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My aunt the Blitz heroine
14 Feb 2024
Joan Myers, a Jewish woman from North London, served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during World War II as an operations room plotter at the RAF Station ...
14 Feb 2024
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What Yanky Shapiro of Unorthodox did next
14 Feb 2024
Amit Rahav, known for his role as Yanky Shapiro in Unorthodox, has been busy filming the upcoming Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones, where he portrays Jakob...
14 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
These books about hate are already out of date
8 Feb 2024
The books "The Rebirth of Antisemitism in the 21st Century" and "Mapping the New Left Antisemitism" discuss the resurgence of antisemitism in the modern era,...
8 Feb 2024
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The first Jewish children's book printed in braille shows the way forward
8 Feb 2024
Green Bean publisher Michael Leventhal has released what could be the first Jewish children's book in braille featuring a blind protagonist, "This is My Shab...
8 Feb 2024
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Dispatches from Amsterdam
8 Feb 2024
Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amster...
8 Feb 2024
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Never mind romance, celebrate your friends
8 Feb 2024
Galentine's Day, celebrated on February 13th, honors the importance of female friendships and sisterhood, occurring just before Valentine's Day. This day emp...
8 Feb 2024
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Best-selling author Freya North on the first book inspired by her Jewish family background
8 Feb 2024
In "The Unfinished Business of Eadie Browne," author Freya North delves into her Jewish heritage for the first time in her 28-year career, exploring Jewish c...
8 Feb 2024
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Mum moves in, my back gives up
8 Feb 2024
As the author helps his 89-year-old mother move into their home, he reflects on the challenges of lifting heavy boxes filled with Jewish prayer books, which ...
8 Feb 2024
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The architect of optimism
8 Feb 2024
Daniel Libeskind, a Jewish architect, emphasizes the power of optimism in his designs, particularly in his work on the Maggies Centres, offering solace and a...
8 Feb 2024
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French connection – a mother-daughter spa break in Provence
8 Feb 2024
A mother took her 13-year-old daughter on a spa break in Provence, France, embracing the trend of bonding vacations for parent-child relationships. They stay...
8 Feb 2024