In London, Jewish history is larger than life in a new mural
Leon Fenster’s 9-story tableau features Freud, the golem and Benjamin Disraeli
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The role of high sheriff is Britain’s oldest secular office under the Crown, although today it is largely ceremonial
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Culture The press dismissed her as a ‘national trinket.’ Now this much-loved, sometimes mocked Jewish actress is telling her own story
One memoir wasn't enough for Miriam Margolyes, known for roles in Harry Potter (and about 150 other films and shows). Her latest is a mix of thoughtful reflection and scatalogical storytelling — with a bit of score-settling on the side
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"I think that is a cause of hurt to the Jewish community and it is something that disappoints me as well," said Oliver Dowden, who represents a heavily Jewish constituency in parliament
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Fast Forward The late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ unpublished works to be digitized
Sefaria, the Jewish digital library, is adding to its online archive of the former UK chief rabbi's teachings
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Yiddish World No, British fish and chips is not a Jewish invention
Jews fleeing the Inquisition allegedly introduced the fried fish used in this iconic dish
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Opinion Jerusalem Day celebrates the city’s reunification. Great Britain’s cryptic anthem is another story entirely
The hymn ‘Jerusalem’ with words by William Blake glorifies the ancient city — in England
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