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August 12, 2024, 11:30 am

Rabbi in custody wins right to kosher food

London rabbi arrested over circumcision in Dublin takes prison to High Court

By Jenni Frazer

August 2, 2024, 10:16 am

London rabbi charged with carrying out unlicensed circumcision in Dublin

Rabbi Jonathan Abraham, a registered mohel, was remanded in custody accused of violating Ireland’s Medical Practitioners Act of 2007

By Lee Harpin

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

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

May 15, 2024, 12:03 pm

Ireland will ‘certainly’ recognise Palestinian statehood this month

'The specific date is still fluid because we’re still in discussions with some countries in respect of a joint recognition of a Palestinian state,' Irish deputy premier said.

By JN Reporter

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and US President Joe Biden during the St Patrick's Day Reception and Shamrock Ceremony in the the East Room of the White House, Washington DC, during his visit to the US for St Patrick's Day. Picture date: Sunday March 17, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story IRISH US. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

March 18, 2024, 9:41 am

Irish premier tells Biden: It is possible to be for Israel and for Palestine

Leo Varadkar said the Irish people are “deeply troubled” by what is happening in Gaza because “we see our history in their eyes” through forced emigration, a denied identity and hunger.

By Cillian Sherlock (PA)

Israeli troops on the Gaza side of the border at the entrance to a tunnel.

January 23, 2024, 12:52 pm

Boycotting St Patrick’s trip to US over Gaza ‘doesn’t make sense’

Asked whether Ireland should boycott the traditional trip to the White House for St Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s deputy premier said: 'That doesn’t make sense. You have to engage'

By Jewish News Reporter

January 7, 2024, 3:39 pm

Varadkar does not intend to join South African court challenge against Israel

Taoiseach warns of need to be 'very careful' about defining genocide after Sinn Fein calls for Ireland to join legal proceedings filed against Jewish state

November 27, 2023, 10:00 am

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Row followed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar saying an 'an innocent child who was lost has now been found' after Hamas released nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand

By Jewish News Reporter

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis pictured in his book-lined study. Photograph: Adam Stoller Photography

March 17, 2023, 10:27 am

INTERVIEW: ‘Being Chief Rabbi does not come naturally. It demands total dedication’

Newly-knighted Sir Ephraim Mirvis sits down with Richard Ferrer to reflect on the moments in his life that influence his philosophy of inclusion, as he prepares to mark 10 years in the role.

By Richard Ferrer

Irish ambassador, Sallai Meridor Chair of National Library and Malcolm Gafson, Chair of Irish Israel Friendship League

December 20, 2022, 10:19 am

National Library of Israel receives 22-volume archive on history of Irish Jews

In a ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday, author and compiler Stuart Rosenblatt handed over 22 volumes — his in-depth research — in the presence of the Irish ambassador to Israel.

By Jenni Frazer

Larysa Gerasko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, speaks following Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky's address to Ireland's third-level sector via video link at the Helix in Dublin City University. Picture date: Friday November 18, 2022.

November 21, 2022, 4:37 pm

Zelensky to Irish students: Russia’s disinformation has ‘powerful’ impact on Israel

The Ukrainian president also thanked Ireland for its support during the war and for taking in 63,000 refugees

By Jotam Confino in Israel

Location for new Jewish centre in Dublin

July 4, 2022, 10:51 am

Chabad opening new centre in Dublin to cater for growing Irish-Jewish community

Former Irish justice minister Alan Shutter welcomes new community hub in Rathmines as 'positive and good development'

By Lee Harpin

November 24, 2021, 11:11 am

Board names new head of public affairs

Sugarman, a former journalist and Public Relations Officer at the organisation for the past two years, replaces Phil Rosenberg in the role.

Members of a student BDS campaign holding Palestinian flags.

October 14, 2021, 12:33 pm

Shocking report reveals antisemitism concerns in Ireland

Research by activist David Collier found examples of what it called “rampant antisemitism in anti-Israel activism', and calls for the country to adopt the IHRA definition

By Josh Salisbury

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