Chief Rabbi’s horror at ‘shameful’ vandalism of Christian cemetery in Jerusalem BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL..Moscow’s former Chief Rabbi: ‘The best option for Russian Jews is to leave’ BY DAVID I KLEIN (JTA) Pinchas Goldshmidt urges Russian Jews to follow his example and leave before it’s too late.

 

THE DAILY EDITION Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Chief Rabbi’s horror at ‘shameful’ vandalism of Christian cemetery in Jerusalem BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL Two individuals, one of whom was visibly Jewish, filmed desecrating tombstones at the Protestant Mount Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem

UK votes against UN resolution urging legal opinion on ‘Israeli occupation’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL The resolution requested the International Court of Justice give its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s “occupation, settlement and annexation”.

Jewish Agency to Netanyahu: ‘Concern’ about Law of Return and religious status quo BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL In a highly unusual letter to Netanyahu, the Jewish agency voiced concern that his government could undermine the the status quo and threaten Israel’s ties with world Jewry

Israeli foreign minister discusses ‘regional issues’ with Russian counterpart Lavrov BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL Eli Cohen was criticised by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham for saying he will “speak less” about the war in Ukraine than his predecessor.

OPINION: Thanks to Keir, Labour Jews can now debate more than just antisemitism BY MIKE KATZ Ahead of the Jewish Labour Movement’s fourth conference, chair Mike Katz reflects on the massive changes in the party since 2018

OPINION: Vibrant, yes, but all is not well in the community BY ALEX BRUMMER Can our community make 2023 the year it accommodates the unaffiliated masses? Alex Brummer assesses the potential pitfalls facing British Jewry.

OPINION: Pope Benedict cemented the template for better Jewish-Catholic relations BY RABBI DAVID ROSEN Rabbi David Rosen says the former pontiff’s visits to Israel and Auschwitz demonstrated his commitment to inter-faith solidarity

Moscow’s former Chief Rabbi: ‘The best option for Russian Jews is to leave’ BY DAVID I KLEIN (JTA) Pinchas Goldshmidt urges Russian Jews to follow his example and leave before it’s too late.

Romanian city council votes down plan to remove bust of pro-Nazi government official BY MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ - JTA Far-right party claims efforts to dismantle the monument are an attempt to destroy national cult of heroes and martyrs.

OPINION; Lies, damned lies and the leaders we deserve BY JENNI FRAZER Jenni Frazer on the depths modern politicians plummet to secure votes.

The heat is on for the UK’s best kosher kebab as finalists announced National Kebab Awards feature a kosher category in association with Jewish News for the first time as eateries aim to please both customers and judges for the prize.