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Jack Mendel
Jack Mendel
Jack Mendel is the former Online Editor at the Jewish News.
Neil Wigan
March 13, 2020, 11:48 am
British Ambassador to Israel in self-isolation after virus case on flight
Neil Wigan takes to twitter asking for 'all suggestions for books, films, TV shows' while he goes into isolation
By Jack Mendel
El Al plane
March 13, 2020, 9:52 am
El Al to suspend operations on key routes – but not UK
The company's decision comes after Israel took dramatic steps to seal its borders this week, asking any foreign visitor to self-isolate for 14 days.
By Jack Mendel
Sir Gerald Ronson speaking at the 2018 CST dinner
March 11, 2020, 12:26 pm
CST dinner latest cancellation as community postpones key events
Charity which is responsible for providing security advice made the announcement as other communal organisations cancel plans to curb the spread of the infection
By Jack Mendel
Coronavirus warnings at a doctor's surgery
March 10, 2020, 3:12 pm
Jewish Care limits visits and cancels large events
Charity implemented changes to protect residents 'who due to their age and other conditions may be most at risk'
By Jack Mendel
Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge. (Photo credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
March 5, 2020, 9:41 am
Chelsea conference on antisemitism postponed due to infection fears
The event at Stamford Bridge with one of Israel's top papers, featuring politicians, community leaders and sports personalities, has been pushed back to September
By Jack Mendel
The United Synagogue has warned against kissing mezuzahs and Torah scrolls to prevent the spread of coronavirus
March 4, 2020, 6:15 pm
United Synagogue: ‘Don’t kiss Torahs or mezuzot’ amid coronavirus fears
Jewish organisations introduce sweeping measures to contain the infection within the community
By Jack Mendel
Previous joint winners when Jonathan Ross was the judge: Lili and Lola receiving their prizes!
March 3, 2020, 3:23 pm
Pup idol: Jonathan Ross to help sniff out cutest pets
Jewish Blind & Disabled 'excited' to have TV presenter deciding which furry or feathered entry makes him smile the most in special Pesach-themed competition
By Jack Mendel
March 3, 2020, 2:01 pm
Tributes paid to former High Court judge Sir Gavin Lightman, who dies aged 80
Lawyer's daughter pays tribute to 'fiercely principled seeker of justice' as former Board of Deputies president remembers his 'pupil master, teacher and friend'
By Jack Mendel
Baroness Jenny Tonge (Screenshot from Parliament TV)
March 2, 2020, 3:22 pm
Pickles urges Lords to look into Tonge’s ‘puppet master’ remark
Board of Deputies says the controversial peer's 'latest foray into antisemitism is no slip-up', as Lord Pickles calls for parliamentary authorities to take action
By Jack Mendel
Rosena Allin-Khan
February 27, 2020, 12:55 pm
Labour deputy leadership hopeful: ‘distance yourselves’ from expelled activists
Rosena Allin-Khan's comment came after she took issue with anti-Zionist activist's claim that supporting both Israel and the Palestinians is akin to supporting Jews and Nazis
By Jack Mendel
JFS School
February 26, 2020, 2:00 pm
JFS confirms admissions policy changes
Europe's largest Jewish secondary intends to remove priority for local residents and establish two Brent primaries as 'feeder schools'
By Jack Mendel
Police officers outside the main entrance to the London Central Mosque near Regent's Park, North London, after morning prayers. PA Photo. Picture date: Friday February 21, 2020. A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Thursday after they were called to reports of a stabbing at the Regent's Park mosque. See PA story POLICE Mosque. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire
February 21, 2020, 11:51 am
OPINION: Stand in solidarity – but let’s not rush to judgement
After a stabbing at London Central Mosque, Jack Mendel reflects on premature claims it was a far-right terror attack
Swastikas found on trees in Epping Forest, reported by a Jewish News reader
February 21, 2020, 11:08 am
Swastikas on trees in Epping Forest to be removed ‘immediately’
City of London Corporation condemns the offensive symbols daubed this week and says it won't tolerate 'discrimination of any form'
By Jack Mendel
Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge. (Photo credit: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
February 18, 2020, 10:20 am
Chelsea to host conference on antisemitism and Israel-UK ties
The Blues announced the March event at Stamford Bridge with one of Israel's top papers, featuring politicians, community leaders and sports personalities
By Jack Mendel
Sir Keir Starmer speaks during the community's Labour leadership hustings, alongside Lisa Nandy (Credit: Marc Morris)
February 14, 2020, 12:49 pm
Keir Starmer interview: I will work to eradicate antisemitism ‘from day one’
Speaking exclusively to Jewish News, the Labour leadership frontrunner opens up about his Jewish family and plans to visit Israel for the first time with his kids
By Jack Mendel
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