As trial begins in synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh’s Jews struggle with what to reveal and what to conceal BY RON KAMPEAS (JTA) The massacre of 11 worshipers in a synagogue was the deadliest-ever attack on U.S. Jews.

 

THE DAILY EDITION Thursday, April 27, 2023

Charedi ‘forced’ marriage misunderstood in government faith engagement report BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG More than 21,000 people responded to a landmark public consultation launched in 2019 by independent faith engagement advisor Colin Bloom.

OPINION: Does the Bloom Review into faith go far enough? BY YEHUDIS FLETCHER

Tories allow candidate ousted by Labour over ‘Zionist’ posts to stand in local elections BY LEE HARPIN Shakeel Munir Hussain was dropped as Labour’s candidate in Stockton-on-Tees election, but now stands for the Conservatives.

Andrew Bridgen expelled from Tory Party after comparing Covid jabs to the Holocaust BY LEE HARPIN   Rachel Reeves: Labour will look to Israel’s ‘economic miracle’ to halt UK decline BY LEE HARPIN

Break in at StandWithUs London office – ‘threatening’ message left at scene BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG EXCLUSIVE: A burning Yahrzeit memorial candle was left alongside one of the Israel educational charity’s campaign t-shirts

UK wishes Israel happy 75th birthday: ‘Stand together against Iran, antisemitism’ BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL “The strong ties between the UK and Israel over the past 75 years is a testament to the strength of our close and historic relationship,” UK’s Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, said.

Opinion: UK Holocaust Testimony Portal offers a vision for the future BY MICHAEL NEWMAN AND LORD PICKLES AND DR BEA LEWKOWICZ

OPINION: The Big Help Out… here’s how you can lend a hand for the Coronation BY ZAKI COOPER AND NICKY GOLDMAN The Coronation weekend is an opportunity for us all to get involved with volunteering and there’s plenty of ways to find your ideal role, write Zaki Cooper and Nicky Goldman

Arsenal football club launches Jewish fan group to combat antisemitism BY JACOB GURVIS (JTA) The club also announced that it had banned 31 fans for three years each over “abusive and discriminatory behaviour since the start of the 2021/22 season.”

Tens of thousands of Chasidic Jews flood tiny town for ‘miracle rabbi’ pilgrimage BY GABE FRIEDMAN (JTA)

British-Israeli among 120 ‘outstanding’ soldiers honoured by President Herzog BY JOTAM CONFINO IN ISRAEL “Not many people get to do what I do, to be in an amazing combat unit and to guard my home. Every day is a threat there, but our presence helps them live in peace,” Adam Russel tells Jewish News.

OPINION: The Fragility Of Freedom – that’s the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 BY OLIVIA MARKS-WOLDMAN Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2024 will also mark the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.

Frankfurt can’t cancel Roger Waters concert over his antisemitism record, court rules BY GABE FRIEDMAN (JTA)   New Holocaust memorial and garden unveiled at Bushey New Cemetery BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG   Nazi hunter, 96, shares his extraordinary story at BAFTA BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG

Exhibition of Jewish students’ artwork celebrates Israel at 75 BY JN REPORTER Rabbi David Meyer called the Israel75 project a “wonderful initiative that brings to life the rich history of Israel and its relevance to our community”.

Opinion: Israel – a look back on 75 years BY MARCUS DYSCH   Haunting images show abandoned Liverpool synagogue – empty for the last 15 years BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG   Jewish Community Council founder warned his actions are ‘harmful’ to Stamford Hill BY ADAM DECKER

As trial begins in synagogue massacre, Pittsburgh’s Jews struggle with what to reveal and what to conceal BY RON KAMPEAS (JTA) The massacre of 11 worshipers in a synagogue was the deadliest-ever attack on U.S. Jews.

Polish-Jewish group releases antisemitism report showing steep increase in incidents compared to EU tally BY DINAH SPRITZER (JTA)

OPINION: The Technion and Israel: 75 years of high-tech history BY ALAN AZIZ From Iron Dome to the groundbreaking PillCam: how the Israel Institute of Science and Technology defines Israel as a global leader in innovative tech

British fighter jets to take part in Israel Independence Day flyover BY JN REPORTER