Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen is the News Editor at the Jewish News

April 2, 2018, 11:14 pm

Jeremy Corbyn attends seder hosted by left-wing Jewish group Jewdas

Labour leader marks Passover by going to event with fringe group who brand communal leadership's actions as 'anything but an attempt to address anti-Semitism'

By Justin Cohen

Enough is Enough demonstrators hold up signs against Labour anti-Semitism

March 29, 2018, 12:21 pm

Jeremy Corbyn: Abuse at MPs over rally against anti-Semitism is ‘not in my name’

Labour leader tells Jewish News exclusively that he doesn't want support of abusive members - but says counter-demonstrators of Jewish Voice for Labour are 'good people'

By Justin Cohen

Jeremy Corbyn speaking exclusively to Jewish News

Photo credit: Marc Morris

March 28, 2018, 9:01 pm

Exclusive Jewish News interview with Jeremy Corbyn: ‘I’m not an anti-Semite in any form’

In the wake of the Jewish community’s unprecedented ‘Enough Is Enough’ protest against Labour anti-Semitism, Jewish News sat down with the party leader to discuss all the key issues of concern that drove more than 1,500 people to demonstrate outside Parliament this week.

By Justin Cohen

Board of Deputies president Jonathan Arkush at the Enough is Enough demo

Credit: Marc Morris

March 27, 2018, 10:23 am

OPINION: The day our leaders changed the narrative on Labour anti-Semitism

News Editor Justin Cohen reflects on the awesome display of communal strength and unity at the #EnoughisEnough demonstration on Monday

By Justin Cohen

Enough is Enough demonstrators hold up signs during the rally

March 26, 2018, 8:27 pm

Come on Jeremy, take responsibility: 1,500 join rally over Labour anti-Semitism

Jeremy Corbyn faces unprecedented public display of “fury” from community leaders during the #EnoughIsEnough rally in Westminster

By Justin Cohen

March 26, 2018, 12:37 pm

Sadiq Khan turns up heat on Corbyn: Labour anti-Semitism ‘depressing, saddening and unacceptable’

London mayor bemoans alienation faced by Jews in the Labour party, adding that it's 'absolutely right' Corbyn has apologised for anti-Semitism

By Justin Cohen

March 25, 2018, 10:00 pm

Corbyn siding with anti-Semites rather than Jews, say community leaders

Letter from the Board and JLC accuses the Labour leader of ignoring communal concerns and failing to 'understand or address' contemporary anti-Semitism

By Justin Cohen

March 25, 2018, 9:35 pm

Jewish leaders refuse to meet Corbyn as relations reach new low

Representative of a major communal body offered an unequivocal ‘no’ when asked if they would take up an offer to meet - as relations plummet to a new low

By Justin Cohen

March 25, 2018, 3:54 pm

Community to demand ‘enough is enough’ in demo against Labour anti-Semitism

Leaders to hand over landmark letter to PLP amid growing anger over Corbyn’s response to anti-Semitic mural

By Justin Cohen

March 24, 2018, 7:09 pm

UK warns little has changed at UN Human Rights Council, a year after putting body on notice

Britain demands end to UNHRC's agenda dedicated to criticising Israel - a year after it called out institutional bias

By Justin Cohen

March 23, 2018, 11:34 pm

MPs demand Corbyn explains mural stance at parliamentary meeting

Jewish News has discovered that at least half a dozen MPs have already contacted parliamentary Labour Party chair John Cryer amid a furious reaction.

By Justin Cohen

Vladimir Sloutsker believes in ‘One Israel for all Jews and all Jews for one Israel’

March 22, 2018, 4:41 pm

Jewish News meets Vladimir Sloutsker: The bridge builder

Justin Cohen hears businessman turned politician Vladimir Sloutsker’s ambitions for the future of Israel and the diaspora

By Justin Cohen

March 8, 2018, 2:39 pm

Sacks at 70: ‘I feel younger than five years ago’

Rabbi Lord Sacks remains on the cusp of creativity and innovation as he celebrates his 70th birthday

By Justin Cohen

March 8, 2018, 8:33 am

Lord Sacks: I wouldn’t sit down with Corbyn until Labour tackles anti-Semitism

Former Chief Rabbi exclusively tells Jewish News that the party's actions have not been 'consistent' with a zero tolerance approach to racism

By Justin Cohen

The Royal Albert Hall hosted the final event, celebrating the Balfour Centenary, and will now host a Yom Ha'atzmaut party

March 7, 2018, 4:02 pm

Community to unite for Royal Albert Hall party marking Israel at 70

Thousands are set to descend on London's famous concert venue in May, showcasing the best arts and culture Israel has to offer

By Justin Cohen