Danielle Goldstein

July 9, 2019

News, Books & Poetry

Bar Sagi Young Poets Prize

Danielle Goldstein

July 9, 2019

News, Books & Poetry

On 26 February 2017, aged just 15, Bar Sagi passed away after a terrible battle with bone cancer. Born in Rehovot, Israel, Bar’s greatest delight was reading and it wasn't long before she took to writing herself. She left behind a remarkable legacy, including two full-length books…

Danielle Goldstein

June 28, 2019

News

Meet Israel's electric plane

Danielle Goldstein

June 28, 2019

News

Alice? Alice? Who the ef is Alice? She’s Israel’s latest addition to the green market, we’ll have you know. Unveiled at the 53rd International Paris Air Show last week by pioneering Israeli aerospace company Eviation, Alice will vastly reduce pollution levels and the costs that go into air travel…

Danielle Goldstein

June 26, 2019

News

Biržai Holocaust Memorial

Danielle Goldstein

June 26, 2019

News

Earlier this month a new Holocaust memorial was officially opened at Pakamponys Forest in Lithuania to mark the mass murder of Jews that took place there during World War II. Situated in the city of Biržai, the memorial forms a bridge across water in Astravas grove – the exact site of…

Danielle Goldstein

June 13, 2019

News, Food & Drink

That's the (Israeli) spirit!

Danielle Goldstein

June 13, 2019

News, Food & Drink

Israeli whisky comes to the UK as Milk & Honey Distillery launches its brand over here. The group announced their collaboration with British distributors Maverick last week, so it won't be long before you'll be able to sample a drop of Israeli spirit in a bar near you. Founded in 2012…

Danielle Goldstein

May 22, 2019

News, Books & Poetry

A dinner date with a difference

Danielle Goldstein

May 22, 2019

News, Books & Poetry

The 14-foot-long winged bull currently perched amongst Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth has prompted a new cookbook. The statue, which is covered in 10,500 empty Iraqi date syrup cans, was erected last year after Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz won the Fourth…

Danielle Goldstein

May 3, 2019

News, Art

New to the Ben Uri Gallery

Danielle Goldstein

May 3, 2019

News, Art

This week the Ben Uri Gallery acquired a new addition to their collection, a painting by Solomon Hart, one of the 19th century’s most important British Jews. Entitled The Writing on the Wall, this watercolour is thought to depict the interior of one of the first British synagogues…

Danielle Goldstein

May 2, 2019

News, Music

Douze Point Israel!

Danielle Goldstein

May 2, 2019

News, Music

For the first time in the history of Eurovision, the internationally adored song contest will be held in Tel Aviv. To celebrate the fact, and to encourage visitors to get out and explore the glorious city, Israel's Tourism Board has released an Insider’s Guide to Celebrating Eurovision…

Danielle Goldstein

May 1, 2019

News, Theatre

Avital Raz: My Jerusalem

Danielle Goldstein

May 1, 2019

News, Theatre

At a time when Trump can declare Jerusalem to be the Jewish capital, accusations of antisemitism plague the Labour Party, and negative feelings towards Israel rise, this solo performance from Avital Raz feels very timely indeed. My Jerusalem is a politically charged tale of a drunken…

Danielle Goldstein

February 16, 2019

News

Kicking out antisemitism at Chelsea FC

Danielle Goldstein

February 16, 2019

News

Professional footballers are not used to sitting still. Their world is built on movement, whether gliding across a football pitch or on airplanes and coaches as they travel to and from matches. Even at rest, their muscles twitch. They fidget, tap their feet, fiddle with phones. But when…

Rebecca Taylor

October 31, 2018

News

A letter from JR's editor

Rebecca Taylor

October 31, 2018

News

We are shocked and devastated by the tragic events that took place last Friday at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and we send our deepest condolences to the Pittsburgh community. Our thoughts are with you. Mass support for the community has poured…