Jewish NewsBrigit Grant Archives - Jewish News https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/writers/brigit-grant/ Britain's Biggest Jewish Newspaper Online Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:20:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Raising the roof! Safe and starry opening of Fiddler in Regent’s Park https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/safe-and-starry-opening-of-fiddler-on-the-roof/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:13:26 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1429802 Director Jordan Fein brings his family history to his new production of the Jewish musical

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]]> Tevye’s beloved ‘real’ wife dies in Israel https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/tevyes-beloved-real-wife-dies-in-israel/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:32:49 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1429590 Married to actor Chaim for 68 years, Galia Topol died on Sunday days before granddaughter Darya's Fiddler debut

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]]> New Jewish murder mystery gets rave reviews https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/new-jewish-murder-mystery-gets-rave-reviews/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 23:10:50 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1429203 Directed by an Israeli and starring Israeli -born Natalie Portman, Lady in the Lake is the critic's choice

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]]> Topol’s granddaughter in Fiddler on the Roof https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/topols-granddaughter-in-fiddler-on-the-roof/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:08:20 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1428111 A revival of the beloved musical with a largely Jewish cast also embraces the legacy of the Israeli star

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]]> Lizzy Savetzsky will not be silenced https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/lizzy-savetzsky-will-not-be-silenced/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:22:29 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427991 Once a beauty queen, Lizzy is now an Israel activist building bridges with flowers across a sea of hate

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]]> Dan Rothschild makes Manchester smell great https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/dan-rothschild-makes-manchester-smell-great/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:43:35 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427978 He got his first fragrance as a barmitzvah gift, now Dan sells his own globally

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]]> Why am I so single? New Gen Z musical by composers of Six https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/why-am-i-so-single-by-the-six-composers-opens-in-august/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:48:19 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427960 Kenny Wax is bringing the talents of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss back with their musical in August

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]]> William Shatner is still boldly going at 93 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/william-shatner-is-still-boldly-going-at-93/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:00:15 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427948 In a new documentary on Amazon Prime, Stark Trek's first captain shares his tips for long life

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]]> In Perast you can stay in a palace, relax like royalty and sleep like a baby https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/in-perast-you-can-stay-in-a-palace-relax-like-royalty-and-sleep-like-a-baby/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:57:56 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427814 Once you locate Montenegro, head to Perast for a royal experience by the Adriatic

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]]> Who knew you could Kosher holiday in Montenegro? https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/who-knew-you-could-kosher-holiday-in-montenegro/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:53:25 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427530 Neil Emilfarb is so proud of his faith he opened a synagogue, community centre and two hotels

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]]> Max Peston: ‘Dad is the first person I talk to when I get off stage’ https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/max-peston-dad-is-the-first-person-i-talk-to-when-i-get-off-stage/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:09:16 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427484 Robert Peston's son's band The New Sticky has released debut album

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]]> Auschwitz cellist meets the son of Rudolf Höss in brave new film https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/auschwitz-cellist-meets-the-son-of-rudolf-hoss-in-brave-new-film/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1427083 The Commandant's Shadow dares to show the real story behind Jonathan Glazer's 'Zone of Interest'

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]]> Introducing Teddy! The Jewish community’s new guide dog puppy https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/introducing-the-communitys-pup-other-tails/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:44:32 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1426452 We will be reporting on Teddy’s progress – named in memory of Martin Segal who died in January – so watch this space.

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]]> Meet the women lighting up London in the spirit of fashion icon Iris Apfel https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/its-a-colourful-london-life/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:59:59 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1426470 With Iris' passing, mature women felt the loss of the influencer who proved that big flowers and huge frills are not age-prohibitive.

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]]> Tribute to East End tailor’s son composer Lionel Bart at JW3 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/be-back-soon/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:59:57 +0000 https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/?p=1426016 The concert has a West End line up, including Nigel Planer who was top of the charts in 1986, with The Young Ones recording of Lionel Bart’s Living Doll.

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