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Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David

Daniel Ben-David is a reporter and community correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle. You can reach him at dbendavid@thejc.com

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Jews make up less than 1 per cent of UK population but a quarter of religious hate crimes

This year saw the most overall religious hate crimes committed since records began in 2012

By Daniel Ben-David

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Jews make up less than 1 per cent of UK population but a quarter of religious hate crimes

People attend a March of Remembrance during ceremonies on July 22, 2022 marking the 80th anniversary of the start of Nazi Germany's mass deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto to the death camp of Treblinka. (Photo by Wojtek RADWANSKI / AFP) (Photo by WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Poland formally requests WW2 reparations from Germany, including for Jews killed by Poles

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IDF kills two Palestinians accused of carrying out car ramming attack

IDF kills two Palestinians accused of carrying out car ramming attack

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Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich attends a signature ceremony of an initiative on the safe transportation of grain and foodstuffs from Ukrainian ports, in Istanbul, on July 22, 2022. - As a first major agreement between the warring parties since the invasion, Ukraine and Russia are expected to sign a deal in Istanbul today to free up the export of grain from Ukrainian ports. The deal has been brokered by the UN and Turkey. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Judge removes restrictions on rabbi accused of helping Abramovich get passport

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Brazilian Jews, Muslims, and Christians compete in Hummus contest for peace

Around 150 people attended the inaugural Abrahamic Hummus Championship

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October 2, 2022 08:56

Brazilian Jews, Muslims, and Christians compete in Hummus contest for peace

Zelensky visits Babyn Yar site on 81st anniversary of Nazi massacre

International envoys for Holocaust issues release joint statement condemning Putin’s war on Ukraine

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September 30, 2022 09:15

Zelensky visits Babyn Yar site on 81st anniversary of Nazi massacre

Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's time to 'terminate' hate in emotional Auschwitz visit

The visit was part of his work with the Auschwitz Jewish Centre Foundation

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September 29, 2022 12:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger says it's time to 'terminate' hate in emotional Auschwitz visit

Despite war and Iranian drones, Chasidic pilgrims flock to Uman

It is estimated that up to 23,000 Chasidic Jews have arrived in Uman this year despite dire warnings

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September 28, 2022 14:30

Hasidic Jewish pilgrims pray at the tomb of Rabbi Nachman for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, in the town of Uman, about 200km from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, on September 25, 2022. - Tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims flock despite war to Ukrainian city of Uman for their annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman from Breslov (1772-1810), founder of an ultra-Orthodox movement that settled in Uman in the early 1800s. (Photo by Sergei SUPINSKY / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Libel action against Jeremy Corbyn dropped ahead of trial

Richard Millett, who was suing former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for libel, has dropped his case

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September 28, 2022 11:00

LONDONDERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 29: Former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at the 50th Anniversary Annual Lecture of Bloody Sunday at the Guildhall on January 29, 2022 in Londonderry, also known as Derry, Northern Ireland. The Bogside Massacre that came to be known as Bloody Sunday, took place on 30th January 1972. British Soldiers shot at 26 unarmed civilians taking part in a protest march, killing 14. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Candidate who praised Hitler wins seat in Italian election

Calogero Pisano was suspended by his party, Fratelli d’Italia, amid uproar ahead of Sunday’s poll

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September 27, 2022 16:00

Candidate who praised Hitler wins seat in Italian election

Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi suspended by Labour again for speaking at event of proscribed group

The Jewish Voice for Labour co-founder can no longer take up her place at Labour’s NEC

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September 23, 2022 13:00

Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi suspended by Labour again for speaking at event of proscribed group

Gordon Brown praises Jewish community as ‘strong, compassionate, and devoted to service' in Masorti's Rosh Hashanah video

The former Prime Minister recalls words of wisdom from the late Rabbi Sacks and the importance of faith in bridging differences and creating a better world

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September 22, 2022 16:27

Gordon Brown praises Jewish community as ‘strong, compassionate, and devoted to service' in Masorti's Rosh Hashanah video

Sir Keir Starmer reflects on Rosh Hashanah with rabbis in Belsize Square Synagogue

Donning a kippah, the Labour leader attended a meeting with Rabbi Gabriel Botnick and Rabbi Rose Prevezer

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September 22, 2022 11:00

Sir Keir Starmer reflects on Rosh Hashanah with rabbis in Belsize Square Synagogue

Israel ranks first globally in Digital Quality of Life index

Beating out two-time winner Denmark, Israel rose to the top spot

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September 16, 2022 13:00

Cityscape image of Tel Aviv, Israel during sunset.

Howard Jacobson pays tribute to the Queen's stoicism and piety in emotional reading

Like the Jews, the Queen had to make a 'covenant of impersonality and disinterestedness', and that under the protection of the Royal family Jews can find refuge.

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September 15, 2022 16:20

Howard Jacobson pays tribute to the Queen's stoicism and piety in emotional reading

Grodzinski's sells up as owner retires

The legendary bakery was founded in 1888 by Belarusian immigrants to London's East End

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September 15, 2022 15:54

Grodzinski's sells up as owner retires