Alex Kasriel

Ban the burkha? That can't be fair

Salmon Special: Slice of life learned from master carver

Alex Kasriel makes the cut with some expert tuition

Miley no longer with Jewish beau? Boo!

How to argue Israel’s case: lessons from a media guru

The country’s representatives in the UK called in a top spin doctor for advice on getting their viewpoint across to an increasingly hostile media. Alex Kasriel went along to see what they learned

Off the ladder and down to business

Anyone made redundant in the recession and wondering what to do next can take inspiration from three ex-professionals who have fulfilled the dream of running their own businesses.

The oddest tribe in Judaism?

They speak Hebrew and go to synagogue. What’s more, these Filipino transvestites are learning how to be Jewish through caring for the elderly.

Laura Pulver’s making Robin a merry man

The lesson? Don't go live in Dubai

Interview: Chava Alberstein

After more than 40 years, the veteran singer is still a favourite with the Israeli public and still battling for acceptance abroad.

British olim in love with the Zionist dream

Is Israel troubled? What do ordinary citizens think? We asked four UK emigrants.

Coming to a field near you

A host of Jewish acts are performing at festivals around the country in the next few weeks.

How Miss World made rapist pay

Beauty queen Linor Abargil defied police inaction to get the man who attacked her convicted. Now she wants other victims of sex crimes to speak out about their ordeals.