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March 19, 2024, 2:34 pm

1,000 call for release of hostages at emotional ‘Israel in our Herts’ rally

'We don't have time left. There is a deal on the table and it's the last one'. Daughter of 83-year old Israeli hostage Oded Lifschitz stands alongside Chief Rabbi and cross-communal dignitaries at Borehamwood vigil

By Michelle Rosenberg

February 27, 2024, 11:16 am

Borehamwood estate agent sorry for celebrating death of Lord Rothschild and hoping ‘other Zionists’ follow him

Branch manager Amanda Hardy, who has been suspended for her social media posts, claims she did not know what the word Zionist means

By Michelle Rosenberg

February 23, 2024, 11:24 am

OPINION: Misreporting and misleading: the Jewish community continues to be betrayed by media bias

'I long for positive coverage of Israel but I am done with needing the world to accept me as a proud Jew', writes Eddie Hammerman.

By Eddie Hammerman

February 19, 2024, 5:19 pm

Four sons shave their heads in solidarity with cancer patient mum

Daniel, Harry, James and Josh Cohen from Elstree raise more than £8k for Chai Cancer Care and Cancer Research UK

By Michelle Rosenberg

Friday 19th January 2024. Vigil for Kfir Bibas. Borehamwood, Herts. Pic: E Jacobs

January 19, 2024, 12:46 pm

Kfir Bibas turns one – the saddest birthday in the world

Hertfordshire community holds ‘party’ vigil with balloons, cake and candles for Hamas' infant captive.

By Michelle Rosenberg

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and members of the Jewish community pose during a vigil at Keystone Passage in Borehamwood for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks.

December 8, 2023, 4:10 pm

Government ‘four-square’ behind Israel’s effort to free hostages – Dowden

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden spoke alongside Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at a vigil in Borehamwood,

By Jewish News Reporter

October 9, 2023, 12:37 pm

Hertsmere councillor to light up Borehamwood civic building in Israel’s blue and white

Jewish leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Jeremy Newmark says he sends the strongest possible message of solidarity to Israel

By Michelle Rosenberg

Jeremy Newmark
(Image: Hertsmere Borough Council)

May 19, 2023, 1:10 pm

Jeremy Newmark ‘thrilled’ to become leader of Hertsmere council

Former Jewish Leadership Council chief promises 'aspirational green new deal', adding that 'many of our local Jewish institutions are keen to play their role in that work'

By Lee Harpin

January 11, 2023, 7:45 pm

Fast-growing chain of sushi restaurants is on a roll in North London

Jason and Adam Balsam realised their dream of bringing quality sushi to the 'burbs

By Louisa Walters

September 28, 2022, 5:56 pm

Flavour fest at local restaurants this autumn

From Borehamwood to Hampstead, there's a range of amazing food at new openings and old favourites

By Louisa Walters and Angie Jacobs

July 20, 2022, 12:43 pm

Borehamwood council explores historic twinning with Israeli town

EXCLUSIVE: Proposal to be tabled in both countries after this autumn

By Justin Cohen

Rabbi Alex Chapper of Borehamwood & Elstree United Synagogue

May 13, 2022, 3:37 pm

Borehamwood shul report urges more access and inclusion post-Covid

Report by volunteers into what has worked and what has not has drawn on investigation into Jewish and other faith projects across the globe

By Toby Porter

February 13, 2022, 12:27 pm

Hidden gems for nosh in St Albans, Borehamwood and Edgware

Heading north there are so many new and exciting places to dine in 2022

By Compiled by Louisa Walters

October 28, 2021, 1:25 pm

Police step up Borehamwood patrols after ‘far-right group leaflets Jewish homes’

Dozens of Jewish families in Borehamwood have received leaflets reportedly sent from far-right group Patriotic Alternative.

By Josh Salisbury

Freddy David.. Photo credit: City of London Police/PA Wire

August 2, 2021, 10:29 am

£14million conman Freddy David out of jail after serving half six-year sentence

Disgraced former wealth management consultant was convicted of a Ponzi scheme in which he stole millions from 55 clients over 10 years, many from the Jewish community.

By Jenni Frazer

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