Jewish Chronicle
This Thai island is divine… No wonder The White Lotus took notice
20 Nov 2024
The article explores the impact of popular media on travel destinations, particularly focusing on Koh Samui, Thailand. The author reminisces about the influe...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Following in the paw prints of Paddington in Peru
20 Nov 2024
Exploring Peru through the lens of Michael Bond's iconic creation, Paddington Bear, this travel narrative reveals the vibrant culture and breathtaking landsc...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Football was the order of the day at Maccabi GB’s latest Inter-school sports tournament
20 Nov 2024
Maccabi GB recently hosted a successful inter-school football tournament at Trent Park, featuring over 110 boys from Years 7 to 11 across three schools. Spon...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JFS Taekwondo star takes GCSEs while punching at the highest level
20 Nov 2024
Naveh Kraus, a 16-year-old taekwondo star from Finchley and a student at JFS, is adeptly balancing his rigorous training schedule with academic pressures as ...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Hendon stay top after clash of league titans
20 Nov 2024
Hendon United maintained their top position in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premiership after a 1-1 draw with rivals Geez Park Rangers, thanks to ...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Maddaddam: 'This is no easy view'
18 Nov 2024
Wayne McGregor's theatrical adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian trilogy, Maddaddam, presents a complex, multi-sensory experience rather than a traditio...
18 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why I brought heimishe humour to the London stage
14 Nov 2024
Joyfully Jewish is a trio of plays crafted to spotlight the positive aspects of Jewish life and culture, created by Jewish playwrights and performed by Jewis...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Bob Dylan, Royal Albert Hall, review: Confounding, poignant and a privilege to witness
14 Nov 2024
Bob Dylan's recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall, part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, was an enigmatic yet moving experience that defied traditiona...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why the English country house was also often Jewish
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Country Houses explores the presence and meaning of Jewish-owned country houses in England, challenging perceptions and stereotypes about Jewish ident...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The secret Jewish lives of my family in Iran
14 Nov 2024
Rachel Freedman recounts her family's secretive Jewish existence in Iran, illustrating how antisemitism shaped the lives of the Jewish community in Mashhad. ...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Meet the Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation
13 Nov 2024
Gidon Lev, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Israel, has become an unexpected TikTok sensation, amassing nearly 500,000 followers by sharing his ex...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Yavneh shuttle to success
13 Nov 2024
The article titled 'Yavneh Shuttle to Success' from the JC suggests a focus on progressive initiatives or stories of success within a Jewish educational or c...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Four-gold Teacher stars as Lions sweep into second round of cup
13 Nov 2024
The London Lions U18s showcased an impressive performance in the Peter Morrison Trophy, with Max Teacher scoring four goals in their 8-1 victory over Real Ma...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Golf and tennis too much? There’s always bowls
13 Nov 2024
Lawn bowls has carved a niche within the Jewish community, sustained by the Maccabi Lawn Bowls Association (MLBA) since its establishment in 1993 following a...
13 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Gladiator II review: ‘a swashbuckler that slays expectations’
12 Nov 2024
Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," a sequel that surpasses expectations set by its predecessor. The film opens with an awe-inspiring spectacle of a Ro...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button review: ‘nothing else like it in the West End’
12 Nov 2024
This West End production of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" offers a unique adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, distinguishing itself from...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The enduring appeal of Nora Ephron, and the golden age of rom-coms
12 Nov 2024
Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron at the Movies," examines the influential legacy of Nora Ephron, focusing on her iconic contributions to the romantic co...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Anora review: ‘Romeo and Juliet with more sex and drugs’
8 Nov 2024
"Anora," a standout film of the year, spotlights rising Jewish talents, particularly Mark Eidleshtein and Mickey Madison. Eidleshtein portrays Vanya, a feckl...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Viennese-born snapper who recorded social injustice in Britain
8 Nov 2024
Edith Tudor Hart, a Jewish Viennese-born photographer, became one of Britain's notable documenters of social injustice from the 1930s. A student at the Bauha...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Reykjavik review: “brimful of humanity and grief”
8 Nov 2024
Richard Bean's play, "Reykjavik," at the Hampstead Theatre, is a masterful exploration of Britain's fishing industry, reminiscent of his previous work, "Unde...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Spot-on Forest march on in Peter Morrison
8 Nov 2024
In an exciting series of matches in the Maccabi GB Southern Football League, Sukkotingham Forest advanced in the Peter Morrison Trophy after a tense penalty ...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Masters narrowly miss out
8 Nov 2024
The article 'Masters narrowly miss out' appears to be a truncated or inaccessible piece from the Jewish Chronicle, potentially discussing a close outcome in ...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Another triumph off his own bat! Max lands world titles
8 Nov 2024
Max Radiven, a 15-year-old from Edgware, has made history as the first English player to win a World Table Tennis title in the U15 boys singles category. Fol...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
IJDS topple Sinai in final
8 Nov 2024
The article discusses a recent sports event where the IJDS (Independent Jewish Day School) triumphed over Sinai School in a competitive final match. It highl...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Statistician Stan inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
8 Nov 2024
Stan Greenberg, a distinguished Jewish athletics statistician, was recently inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame, joining other notable Jewish fi...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Better call Saul! Shimoni hits winner
8 Nov 2024
Saul Shimoni's impressive 25-yard strike secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Millbrook Park Calcio over Hampstead Ducks in the Maccabi GB Southern Football Lea...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Planning a flight to Israel? Don’t book until you’ve read our writers’ recent experiences
7 Nov 2024
The article delves into two interconnected personal narratives about recent trips to Israel. Misha Mansoor recounts her journey to Tel Aviv amidst heightened...
7 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The JC blind date: ‘I think she thought I was a show-off’
6 Nov 2024
Rachel and Nathan, two young professionals, share their experiences of a blind date set up by the Jewish Chronicle (JC), with both finding common ground over...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Support venues that aren't boycotting Jewish creatives, says Tsitsit director
5 Nov 2024
London's Jewish Fringe festival, Tsitsit, returns amid rising antisemitism and polarization to spotlight Jewish creativity amidst challenging circumstances. ...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Charedi leaver who is singing the Yiddishe blues
5 Nov 2024
Pini Brown, a 26-year-old musician, navigates two contrasting worlds: the Chasidic community of Stamford Hill and East London's vibrant music scene. Leaving ...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Berlin 35 years after the Wall came down – is this Europe’s most intriguing capital?
5 Nov 2024
Berlin, 35 years after the fall of the Wall, has emerged as a hub for Jewish cultural resurgence and contemporary creativity. The city has witnessed a signif...
5 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’
4 Nov 2024
"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame. Portrayed...
4 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Empusium review: ‘hooch and misogyny at a gentlemen’s guesthouse’
1 Nov 2024
Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Empusium" serves as a homage and critique of Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain," set in a Silesian guesthouse where misogynistic ...
1 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Thinking Heart review: ‘David Grossman’s dream for Israel omits certain details’
1 Nov 2024
David Grossman's latest collection, 'The Thinking Heart: In Israel and Palestine,' consists of articles reflecting on Israeli society and its ongoing conflic...
1 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish Film Festival is back: Here are the must-see movies
31 Oct 2024
The upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival in London, running from November 7-17, spotlights must-see films that delve into Jewish and Israeli experiences. Highlig...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Venom review: ‘it’s not Marvel-lous’
31 Oct 2024
The review dissects the weaknesses of the final film in Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy, noting how the series fails to fully deliver on its intriguing premise of ...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dr Strangelove review: ‘Coogan is bang on the button’
31 Oct 2024
Steve Coogan takes on multiple roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical film 'Dr. Strangelove,' now showing at the Noel Coward Theat...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
If only Chris Hoy had been tested in time, as my dear husband was
30 Oct 2024
The article highlights the importance of early prostate cancer detection, drawing a poignant comparison between Olympian Sir Chris Hoy and the author's husba...
30 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
My mother insists that I’m hot
30 Oct 2024
In a humorous and poignant narrative, the author recounts a chaotic family gathering at a Jewish restaurant, where generational differences, health issues, a...
30 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Encounters and Legacy: ‘It’s heartening to see modern works’
30 Oct 2024
The latest productions at the Royal Opera House highlight a vibrant diversification of ballet, showcasing contemporary dance pieces that break from tradition...
30 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JC2’s guide to the best new books for toddlers, teens and those inbetween
23 Oct 2024
The featured books in JC2's guide offer a range of engaging narratives for young readers. 'Cobalt' by Sue Klauber follows the daring adventures of Jewish sib...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Apprentice review: ‘What would Melania Trump say?’
23 Oct 2024
Ali Abbasi's film, 'The Apprentice,' explores the profound impact that Roy Cohn, a notorious attorney from the McCarthy era, had on Donald Trump's formative ...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Almeida Theatre 1950s double bill: ‘An angry return to the kitchen sink’
23 Oct 2024
The Almeida Theatre's revival of Arnold Wesker's *Roots* alongside John Osborne's *Look Back in Anger* casts a new light on the former as potentially the str...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘The Holocaust was the biggest smash and grab job in history’
23 Oct 2024
Jamie Kastner's documentary film, "The Spoils," uncovers the ongoing battle for restitution of art stolen during the Holocaust. Scheduled for its British pre...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank review: ‘a play as Jewish as they come’
22 Oct 2024
Nathan Englander's play "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," staged at Marylebone Theatre, delves into the complex landscape of Jewish identit...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Vanessa on Vanessa: ‘I vowed I’d never write this book’
22 Oct 2024
Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting t...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
By Any Other Name review: ‘Shakespeare’s Marrano sister’
22 Oct 2024
Jodi Picoult's latest novel, "By Any Other Name," presents a provocative twist on literary history by suggesting Emilia Bassano, a Marrano Jew and the first ...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What if the ‘Hot Rabbi’ was a woman?
16 Oct 2024
Exploring gender and cultural stereotypes in media, this humorous critique envisions a rom-com starring a "hot" female rabbi, subverting traditional portraya...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Lore Segal: ‘her subject was her life’
16 Oct 2024
Lore Segal, who passed away at 96, was a celebrated Austrian-Jewish novelist who transformed her life's trials into captivating fiction. As a secular Jewish ...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The feted scholar who fears for Israel’s soul
16 Oct 2024
Saul Friedländer, a distinguished Holocaust survivor and scholar, presents a critical examination of the current state of Israel in his new work, "Diary of a...
16 Oct 2024