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Stephen Johnson
August 7, 2024, 1:29 pm
Walker aims to raise £50k for bereavement charity
He lost his own mother when he was a baby, and is now walking 35 marathons in Spain to aid Grief Encounter
By Jenni Frazer
An Irish Republican mural emphasises a bond with Palestine.
May 28, 2024, 6:01 pm
VOICE OF THE JEWISH NEWS: Ireland recognises Palestine. Who’ll be its Dublin envoy… Yahya bloody Sinwar?
This week's editorial reflects on Ireland, Norway and Spain's shabby, shameful, shameless decision to legitimise medieval terrorism.
By Voice of the Jewish News
Dozens of people protest during the demonstration against the invasion of Palestine, on February 25, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
May 23, 2024, 11:19 am
Spanish official: ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’
Yolanda Diaz, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, was heard saying the controversial phrase in a video on X. 
By JN Reporter
Ireland, Spain and Norway recognising Palestinian state. May 22, 2024. Credit: Sky News
May 22, 2024, 9:00 am
Israel recalls its envoys after Ireland and Norway decide to recognise Palestine
'After the Hamas carried out the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust....these countries chose to reward Hamas and Iran by recognising a Palestinian state,' FM Israel Katz said
By Jotam Confino in Israel
December 19, 2023, 10:41 pm
Girona: no Jewish community but a well-preserved Jewish quarter
The chic, compact, charming Spanish city has much to offer
By Sudi Pigott
Gonzalo Cañada
October 20, 2023, 4:05 pm
BBC’s Spanish platform claims ‘Jewish wealth’ behind American support
BBC News Mundo presenter Gonzalo Cañada tells viewers: "Although Jews are a minority in America, they are powerful. Half have a household income of more than $100,000 annually."
By Richard Ferrer
The documentary team and members of the Foundation for Jewish Heritage at the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Pic: Foundation for Jewish Heritage
October 5, 2023, 12:08 pm
New documentary will tell the tale of medieval Spanish Jewish printer
Foundation for Jewish Heritage championing efforts to film life story of 15th century Eliezer Alantansi from former Jewish quarter of Hijar
By Michelle Rosenberg
Hollywood Actor Natalie Portman said she wishes female players 'could just focus on the sport’. Photograph: Action Press/Shutterstock
September 7, 2023, 1:00 pm
Women’s football club owner Natalie Portman calls Spanish female stars ‘inspiring’
Oscar winner says she was disappointed women's World Cup win was overshadowed by unwanted kiss given to Spanish captain by president of the Spanish football federation
By Michelle Rosenberg
JLE Barcelona Trip, 2023. Pic: JLE
March 2, 2023, 2:01 pm
JLE Barcelona trip traces Spain’s Jewish past and present and looks to the future
Around 50 young professionals explore medieval Jewish history pre-1492 expulsion as part of educational Shabbat weekend.
By Michelle Rosenberg
A 14th-century synagogue Utrera was unearthed by archeologists in Spain. (Courtesy Utrera City council)
February 16, 2023, 1:54 pm
Hospital-turned-church-turned-bar in Spain revealed as medieval synagogue
Archaeologists uncover "a unique, extraordinary place and gathering point of the emotional and cultural heritage of the people of Utrera"
By Orge Castellano (JTA)
A picture of the Royal Palace of Madrid at sunset.
February 14, 2023, 1:26 pm
Madrid offers to partner with Tel Aviv after Barcelona severs ‘twin city’ ties
Barcelona’s mayor, Ada Colau, cut ties with Tel Aviv on Wednesday, citing what she said was “apartheid” in Israel.
By Orge Castellano (JTA)
September 21, 2022, 1:40 pm
Bridging the seasons with post-summer sun
While young mothers were packing their children’s backpacks for the first day of term, I was packing my suitcase for Spain
By Louisa Walters
Toledo Cathedral
August 16, 2022, 4:47 pm
Spain’s Catholic Church to investigate claims it celebrates blood libel
By Jewish News Reporter
The cathedral in Segovia
June 30, 2022, 4:40 pm
Swap sandals and suncream for Sephardic history in Spain’s heartland
The medieval towns of Segovia and Avila have much to offer
By Andrew Kaye Kauffman
The swimming pool at Anantara Villa Padierna Palace
June 22, 2022, 10:57 am
It’s Marbella. But not as you know it
Louisa Walters enjoys carbs, Marbs and a wedding at a serene, elegant hotel
By Louisa Walters
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