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Francine Wolfisz
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May 22, 2019, 3:47 pm
Summer of Rockets writer Stephen Poliakoff: ‘MI5 accused my dad of spying’
BBC2 Cold War drama starring Keeley Hawes, Toby Stephens, Linus Roache and Timothy Spall was inspired by Poliakoff's Russian-Jewish father
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Francine Wolfisz
May 16, 2019, 11:50 am
5 things you (probably) never knew about Israel and Eurovision…!
Why Israel DIDN'T host in 1980 - despite winning in 1979 - and other quirky facts ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv
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Francine Wolfisz
May 16, 2019, 11:38 am
Jews Points! What to expect at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv
Israeli hopeful Kobi Marimi and UK entry MIchael Rice are among the 26 finalists at Eurovision 2019, with much-anticipated performances from Netta Barzilai and Madonna!
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Francine Wolfisz
May 16, 2019, 11:14 am
8 reasons why Game of Thrones is so Jewish!
From writers and Jewish actors to cameos, locations and even dragons, we uncover the Sky Atlantic show's more heimische connections ahead of the last ever episode...
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Francine Wolfisz
May 9, 2019, 10:33 am
Kniedl horror! As Reubens restaurant closes, it’s the end of an era
The late Sunday Times food critic Michael Winner described the food at the popular Baker Street deli, which opened in 1973, as 'close to historic'
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Francine Wolfisz
May 1, 2019, 4:58 pm
Good heavens! Madonna will perform Like A Prayer at Eurovision in Tel Aviv
Global icon will also perform a track from her new album, Madame X, at this month's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel
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Francine Wolfisz
April 17, 2019, 12:15 pm
Fighting fit! Dad-of-three organises charity football match after beating cancer
Fitness professional Gideon Josephs, who overcame bowel cancer last year, is raising money for Chai with a special football match against Arsenal Legends
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Francine Wolfisz
April 11, 2019, 12:18 pm
Little kitten! Matt Lucas picks purr-fect winner of pet contest
Despite being a dog lover, the Little Britain star plumped for Kuzzi as the victor in the annual contest, announcing the result on #NationalPetDay
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Francine Wolfisz
April 11, 2019, 12:09 pm
The Holocaust survivor who became a football star: Jonny Gould’s latest podcast
Jonny Gould’s Jewish State with Jewish News features the incredible story of Bela Guttmann, as well as an interview with Jonathan Turner, chief executive of UK Lawyers For Israel
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Francine Wolfisz
April 8, 2019, 4:54 pm
Holy-day! Madonna is confirmed to perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv
Global icon to perform after Netta Barzilai earned Israel its fourth win at the Eurovision Song Contest last year
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Francine Wolfisz
April 4, 2019, 11:19 am
Lesley Joseph: ‘I blessed the Pope – just like any good Jewish girl would do!’
The Birds Of A Feather actress reveals how a 600-mile pilgrimage to Rome inspired her to think more about her own beliefs, ahead of Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome on BBC2
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Francine Wolfisz
April 1, 2019, 12:53 pm
Not right on the money! New exhibition unravels stereotypes about Jews
Jewish Museum London launches Jews, Money, Myths to dispel antisemitic notions all Jews are moneylenders and bankers...or are wealthy
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Francine Wolfisz
March 27, 2019, 5:10 pm
Celebs On A Ranch: Love Island star Eyal Booker becomes a cowboy!
Former JFS pupil heads out west for lasso-throwing, horse-riding and muck raking - and finally spills the truth on those Rita Ora rumours...
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Francine Wolfisz
March 14, 2019, 11:22 am
Rare Bob Dylan guitar used for Blonde On Blonde album goes under the hammer
Bids for twelve-string Fender Electric XII guitar being sold by Heritage Auctions have already reached more than £113K
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Francine Wolfisz
March 12, 2019, 4:08 pm
It’s a Zion of the times! Luciana Berger names newborn son
Independent Group MP for Liverpool Wavertree has named second child Zion Benjamin Manny Goldsmith
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Francine Wolfisz
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