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November 13, 2023, 11:56 am
OPINION: The far-left is the political ostrich of our time
Professor Colin Shindler unearths the chilling common ground between Britain's far left and reactionary Islamists.
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Colin Shindler
April 18, 2023, 11:53 am
OPINION: Blackface, cultural appropriation and Jew-on-Jew racism
"Racism is never a prank," writes Hen Mazzig following the release of a racist YouTube video made by Israeli students stereotyping Mizrahi Jews.
By
Hen Mazzig
March 23, 2023, 1:12 pm
OPINION: The loyal address to the new King
As Jews and citizens of this free and democratic country, we should be proud to take our place at the impressive and moving ceremony, writes Vivan Wineman
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Vivian Wineman
February 7, 2023, 10:26 am
Rare genetic disease may protect Ashkenazi Jews against tuberculosis
Research with zebrafish suggests Ashkenazi Jews at a greater risk of Gaucher disease, are less likely to get TB infection.
By
Michelle Rosenberg
February 6, 2023, 7:33 am
Germany celebrates UNESCO World Heritage listing for sites known as birthplace of Yiddish, Ashkenazi culture
They were recognised by the United Nations’ education and cultural body in July 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed Germany’s celebration of the designation.
By
David I Klein (JTA)
December 1, 2022, 12:54 pm
Ancient DNA from medieval Germany shows Ashkenazi Jews were more diverse than today
A team of researchers, led by Hebrew University and Harvard, found DNA from Jews who lived more than 600 years ago.
By
Jotam Confino in Israel
August 30, 2022, 4:30 pm
900-year-old Ashkenazi DNA ‘shines new light on British Jewish history’
Human remains found in a Norwich well of 17 people, mostly children, suggests they belonged to Ashkenazi Jews who fell victim to antisemitic violence during the 12th century.
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Jewish News Reporter
October 7, 2019, 2:51 pm
Screenings for women with breast cancer would save hundreds, study says
Jewish woman leads campaigns for fewer limits on genetic checks offered by the NHS, after a report published in JAMA Oncology suggests wider screening would save money and lives
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Jewish News Reporter
August 14, 2019, 1:00 pm
Hungary has highest amount of Ashkenazi genes after Israel, study claims
Testing by MyHeritage and the Institute for Jewish Policy Research found that more than 7.5% of Hungarians had over a quarter Jewish Ashkenazi heritage
By
JTA
December 14, 2018, 1:21 pm
Trial of former Nazi SS guard, 95, suspended due to his ill health
Johann Rehbogen is accused of being complicit in the mass murders of several hundred prisoners at the Stutthof Nazi concentration camp
By
JTA
November 25, 2018, 10:22 am
Klezmer band’s ‘chicken soup song’ raises money for charity over Chanukah
Bis-Bas are donating all proceeds of their forthcoming single about Jewish penicillin to Jewish Care
October 25, 2018, 3:38 pm
Who Jew you think you are? Families asked to help Whitechapel history project
People with recollections of and links to London’s Whitechapel community are urged to participate in a special historical project
By
Stephen Oryszczuk
June 14, 2017, 11:57 am
Lior Ashkenazi in his prime in new Richard Gere movie
Israeli actor tells Francine Wolfisz about his role as the prime minister of the Jewish state in the new film 'Norman'
By
Francine Wolfisz
March 21, 2017, 3:52 pm
Community unites to urge support for East Africa famine appeal
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis joined by leaders from all strands in the community, encouraging British Jews to help save millions from starvation
By
Stephen Oryszczuk
August 12, 2016, 2:39 pm
Michael Phelps’ (sort of) Yiddish secret to winning Olympic medals
The American swimming superstar's 'cupping' therapy may be rooted in an old Jewish tradition
By
JTA
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