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The oldest hatred, this time cloaked as legitimate concern for Gaza, has once again cast its ominous shadow across Europe. From Berlin, Paris and Rome to Amsterdam, Ankara and Istanbul, protests are turning into pogroms. In France, home to Europe’s largest Jewish community, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has warned of a “new anti-Semitism” taking hold.… Continue reading

Plain old Jew-hatred dressed up as concern for Palestinians raised its hideously familiar head across the world this week. From Berlin, Paris and Rome to Amsterdam, Ankara and Istanbul, protests turned to pogroms and shuls were attacked. A German imam urged his congregation to murder Jews. Malicious mood music was also heard loud and clear on… Continue reading

This week I was called a “slimy Jew”, a “rabid Zionist” and “filthy racist scum”. It all started on Saturday night when sinister tweets began appearing on my timeline, claiming I’d been “tripped up”, had “got my comeuppance” and been a “naughty boy”. Next came a barrage of links to a message board on Muslim website… Continue reading

Hope turned to heartbreak on Monday as the bodies of kidnapped Israeli teenagers Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel were found beneath a pile of rocks outside Hebron. Now comes the agonising question: what next? As every Israeli parent holds their children a little closer tonight and asks: who next? Thoughts and prayers are with the boys’ families and a grief-stricken… Continue reading

Despite star turns from Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres, the loudest spontaneous applause at last week’s Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem was bestowed on a panelist who accused Israel of ignoring the Jewish media. You could almost hear the organisers groan. The dissenting voice was that of fellow British delegate Jenni Frazer, who noted with irritation… Continue reading

Having a right old natter on London Live’s Not The One Show on the eve of the 2014 Football World Cup. Hot topics chewed over included England’s chances in Brazil, the firefighters’ strike, Celebrity Dad Of The Year and the problem with men saying: “We’re pregnant!” Broadcast on 12 June 2014: Firefighters’ strike: Click here Celebrity… Continue reading

I was on the London Underground last week when a woman got on at Archway station. She walked through the carriage, placing packets of tissues on the seats between passengers, with a note that read: “I’m a homeless mother of two children and need to support myself.” My reactions were, in the following order: 1)… Continue reading

Nattering about the perils of TV presenting, the trauma of Twitter spats and the madness of the Miss England contest on London Live’s Not The One Show. Miss England: bit.ly/1pqu1Hv TV presenting: http://bit.ly/1nJtE8T Twitter spats: http://bit.ly/1o4mvOJ *Broadcast on London Live’s Not the One Show, 29 May 2014. Continue reading

Disembarking after nine-days onboard the world’s most luxurious liner is a bit like being dumped by your first love. There are plenty more ships in the sea, but bidding adieu to this beauty leaves you feeling bereft – as if no other cruise will ever float your boat again. Back on dry land the sorrow… Continue reading

Discussing the looming 48-hour strike by Tube workers after a last-ditch meeting with London Underground bosses at the offices of the conciliation service Acas failed to resolve a row over ticket office closures. Mayor Boris Johnson has blasted the strikers, which will cost the capital millions of pounds and cause huge disruption for commuters and other travellers. Broadcast on… Continue reading