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Beatrice Sayers
A graduation at St Andrews and (inset) the rector Stella Maris. Picture: St Andrews University
August 2, 2024, 9:51 am
St Andrews University had ‘no choice’ but to dismiss rector from key roles
Stella Maris repeatedly declined to accept report by leading barrister and then criticised the decision that strips her of a place on the governing body and as a trustee
By Beatrice Sayers
Maayan Schwartz and Shireen Najjar at the screening in Soho, central London, this month of his documentary 'Children of Peace' about Neve Shalom
July 19, 2024, 10:15 am
‘We have to keep talking’: a warts and all documentary of Israel’s Arab-Jewish village
A Jewish and a Palestinian from Wahat al-Salam–Neve Shalom visit London to talk about crisis points for the mixed community where they live and the importance of dialogue
By Beatrice Sayers
Tasnime Akunjee appears in the broadcast and a screengrab from a video shown in the programme
July 12, 2024, 4:23 pm
Shamima Begum’s lawyer fined £6,500 for breaches in antisemitic broadcast
Tasnime Akunjee must also pay £30,000 towards regulator’s costs following participation in PressTV programme ‘Mishcon de Reya – Zionist Law Firm’
By Beatrice Sayers
Tasnime Akerjee on the PressTV programme Palestine Declassified that led to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing
July 10, 2024, 10:51 am
Solicitor accused ‘Zionist firm’ Mishcon de Reya of criminal activity, tribunal hears
Shamima Begum’s former lawyer Tasnime Akunjee alleged to have made false and untrue statements about the City law firm in ‘antisemitic’ broadcast on PressTV
By Beatrice Sayers
Prof Mona Khoury is vice-president of strategy and diversity at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
June 28, 2024, 9:09 am
Making diversity work: how the Hebrew U is adapting during the Gaza war
The professor of social work tasked with improving inclusion at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem wishes Israel would do as she does, by giving opportunity to everyone
By Beatrice Sayers
Rabbi Mendy and Hadasa Korer (left) with Islington's mayor and deputy mayor at the launch of the Untold Stories Jewish heritage trail on 23 May
May 28, 2024, 11:40 am
‘Part of our history’: heritage trail of Islington’s Jews is unveiled
Untold Stories abounds with fascinating people and landmarks and is aimed at helping Jews in the area to feel it is their home
By Beatrice Sayers
The breeder tried to register a puppy as Jam and Jerusalem. Library picture: rawpixel/freepix
May 10, 2024, 5:01 pm
UK’s Kennel Club sorry for ‘misjudgment’ in rejecting Jerusalem as puppy name
A breeder had their registration document returned with a message that the choice was ‘unsuitable at this time due to the conflict in the Middle East’
By Beatrice Sayers
Protesters at the Royal Courts of Justice ahead of a hearing in February 2022 about the UK Holocaust Memorial
April 26, 2024, 9:08 am
MPs issue warning on Holocaust memorial project’s rising costs and security
Surprise at lack of consultation on choice of Westminster site where round-the-clock protection is likely to be required – at an unknown price, says select committee
By Beatrice Sayers
Gordon Brown with Lady Sacks, and delivering the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Annual Memorial Lecture this week. Photograph: Yossi Abrams
March 28, 2024, 9:47 pm
Gordon Brown draws on close friendship with Rabbi Sacks in inaugural legacy lecture
Taking the theme Hope, Faith and Charity, the former prime minister uses the teachings of the late Chief Rabbi to put forward the idea that we can create a new age of hope
By Beatrice Sayers
Ghassan Abu-Sittah said a vote for him would be a vote ‘against the genocide in Gaza’. Picture: inara.org/board
March 28, 2024, 8:36 am
Election of Abu-Sittah as Glasgow University rector ‘sets chilling precedent’
Jewish students speak of profound apprehension after doctor who urged Palestinians to ‘die in dignity’ after 7 October wins 80 percent share of vote
By Beatrice Sayers
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe and the Great Synagogue in Rome, completed in 1904
March 21, 2024, 6:49 pm
Eat, pray, learn: trip to Jewish Rome includes a distinctive seder and an expert guide
From street food in the ghetto to fascinating green spaces and a historic synagogue, the city overflows with interesting things to see and to nosh
By Beatrice Sayers
Studio Libeskind's design for Einstein House, and the physicist whose appeal keeps on growing
March 6, 2024, 6:42 pm
Einstein House: a magnificent new home in Jerusalem for the physicist’s archive
Daniel Libeskind’s twisted-cube design under construction at the Hebrew University is intended to touch on every aspect of Einstein's genius
By Beatrice Sayers
Peter Frankental with his banner at the pro-Palestinian protest on 3 March.
March 4, 2024, 10:48 am
Amnesty UK backs senior staff member who said London suicide protest over Gaza would be a ‘supreme act’
EXCLUSIVE: Charity’s economic affairs programme director Peter Frankental said US airman’s self-immolation ‘communicates a strong message’
By Beatrice Sayers
Daniel Libeskind, the son of Holocaust survivors, and a view of the proposed memorial in Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster. Picture: Alamy
February 28, 2024, 6:31 pm
Architect Daniel Libeskind suggests a rethink of UK Holocaust memorial site
EXCLUSIVE: Designer of the Jewish Museum Berlin says proposal to build in Westminster has ‘so many obstacles’ and that real agreement is needed on where it should go
By Beatrice Sayers
February 23, 2024, 4:09 pm
Solicitor who called Jewish journalist a ‘Zionist pig’ is struck off
Immigration and employment specialist Farrukh Husain, who also made offensive posts about Simon Myerson KC, argued his X/Twitter account was personal
By Beatrice Sayers
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