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Tali Fraser
Tali Fraser
Tali is a reporter at Jewish News
Oxford University (Jewish News)
December 23, 2020, 10:36 am
Oxford University adopts international definition of antisemitism
Move comes after education secretary Gavin Williamson warned that institutions could face funding cuts if they refuse to back IHRA
By Tali Fraser
Ian Fagelson
December 22, 2020, 5:55 pm
Jewish history tour guide gets award from Prime Minister
Ian Fagelson, who has led more than 900 people on digital tours since October, is recognised with a Points of Light Award
By Tali Fraser
Dr Sharon Raymond, director of the Crisis Rescue Foundation, previously the Covid Crisis Rescue Foundation (Jewish News)
December 22, 2020, 5:20 pm
Hendon GP recognised for raising £115K to relieve pressure on NHS
Dr Sharon Raymond and her friend Alex Adams set up the Covid Crisis Rescue Foundation to source PPE for frontline health workers
By Tali Fraser
James and Debbie under the Chuppah
December 21, 2020, 5:44 pm
Two Jewish weddings held immediately after Shabbat to beat Tier 4 restrictions
James Buckman and Debbie Waterman tied the knot at Borehamwood shul, while Jamie Collins and Chloe Martin got married at Edgware United on Saturday night
By Tali Fraser
Dame Fanny Waterman
December 21, 2020, 3:38 pm
Tributes paid to pianist Dame Fanny Waterman who has died aged 100
Founder and President Emeritus of The Leeds International Piano Competition was world-renowned as a musician
By Tali Fraser
Magen David Adom staff check a young person for Covid-19
December 15, 2020, 4:13 pm
Donors create $10m matching grant for Magen David Adom UK
Marcus Foundation made the grant available to inspire donations and and help it build a new national blood services centre in Israel
By Tali Fraser
Doughnut winning designs by Keren Vaisbrot, 11, and Ariella Josephs, 9
December 12, 2020, 12:56 pm
Young winners of Chanukah doughnut design competition announced
Keren Vasibrot, 11 and Ariella Joseph, 9 came out on top with the best designs for tasty treats this Chanukah!
By Tali Fraser
Michelle Watson and Heather Marchant
December 9, 2020, 5:06 pm
Jam tomorrow! Black forest gateau-nut wins Jewish News’ doughnut competition
From more than 300 entries received, Heather Marchant and Michelle Watson are victors of design a doughnut contest with the United Synagogue and Carmelli Bakery
By Tali Fraser
Robert Jenrick addressing the meeting
December 9, 2020, 5:05 pm
200 councillors tune into antisemitism seminar addressed by Robert Jenrick
Communities secretary said faiths groups have been at the 'forefront of the national response to the pandemic'
By Tali Fraser
A family photograph of the children's author Roald Dahl, with his wife Patricia Neal, and children Olivia (right) Tessa, and Theo (in pram).
December 8, 2020, 12:59 pm
Roald Dahl’s family urged to engage with community after antisemitism apology
Communal groups including JCORE, CST and the Holocaust Educational Trust welcome the apology but ask why it was hidden online and not sent to Jewish groups
By Tali Fraser
Meal for shabbat morning
December 3, 2020, 5:17 pm
Charity signs NHS deal to provide kosher meals
Bedside Kosher arranges agreement with Royal Free NHS Trust to ensure observant patients can keep kosher
By Tali Fraser
The study’s authors say that online scheduling ‘takes into account women’s daily routines’
December 3, 2020, 9:57 am
Revealed: The pandemic’s toll on Jews worldwide
Report sheds new light on unusually high mortality rates compared with non-Jews, twice as high as might normally be expected – a trend dubbed the 'British pattern' by its authors
By Tali Fraser
Shehroz Iqbal (Credit: Metropolitan Police); Chabad Lubavitch Synagogue (credit: Google Maps Street View)
December 2, 2020, 5:28 pm
Link between antisemitism and extremism highlighted in new report
Pathway to Terror briefing, which focuses on the recent terrorism trial of Shehroz Iqbal, outlines the connection between antisemitism and hate crime
By Tali Fraser
University of Birmingham (Wikipedia/ Source University of Birmingham - Aston Webb Author: Stephen Boisvert / Attribution :2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0))
December 2, 2020, 4:00 pm
Birmingham Uni agrees to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Home to one of the UKs largest Jewish student society, the university said it was 'a fantastic step forward into ensuring we are supporting our Jewish students'
By Tali Fraser
Jonny Daniels (second left) with Righteous Among the Nations in Poland. Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg is third from the right.
December 1, 2020, 3:54 pm
Shoah commemoration group launches campaign to support dwindling Righteous
With just one percent of Righteous Among the Nations still alive, From the Depths looks to help elderly heroes who put their lives at risk to save Jews
By Tali Fraser
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