Angela Epstein

Smoked salmon? I think it’s over-rated

It is cold, it is clammy and the only reason Jews prize it so is because of its excellent PR

2 min read

August 11, 2023 11:30

Seders to remember: Why were these nights different from all others?

Seder night is always distinct from the rest of the year. But some, as our writers recall, are especially memorable

7 min read

April 4, 2023 14:16

Seders to remember: Why were these nights different from all others?

It's a shonda that Kate and Meghan are missing out on such a special relationship

The bond between sisters-in-law can be a beautiful thing

1 min read

January 11, 2023 16:50

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Londoners should learn to say Good Shabbos

It’s striking how different things are in Manchester, where we always exchange pleasantries

3 min read

December 16, 2022 15:21

A family sits by the lit hanukiah while celebrating Hanukkah and celebrating tradition.

Flying? Take my advice and avoid the cuppa

A flight to Nice brought home the difference from a flight to Tel Aviv — and taught me a lesson

3 min read

August 4, 2022 11:45

Cropped photo of stewardess holding teapot and paper cup stock photo

Do we celebrate Shabbat, Shavuot or Jubilee?

If street parties are ruled out, we will just have to come up with a more informal celebration

3 min read

May 30, 2022 11:45

Flat lay cottage cheese, bottle of milk, wheat, cereal bread, cheese, apples on white background. Happy Shavuot greeting card template.

Working from home is very good for the Jews

I miss office life as much as anyone else but when it comes to our calendar, WFH is a blessing

3 min read

April 28, 2022 10:19

laptop with screen video conference on kitchen counter with smart phone , note pad

We won't have Neighbours soon, but we will still have the Jewish cul-de-sac

G'day is supplanted by Good Shabbos as we have created our own kibbutz-style atmosphere

2 min read

March 29, 2022 14:31

Shot using a drone during the golden hour shows an upscale suburbs with gold course, lake, houses and roof tops

I used to love my name, before Jeffrey ruined it

The Beatles’ Brian has made me hugely proud, but now there’s a much worse association

3 min read

February 25, 2022 10:01

I used to love my name, before Jeffrey ruined it

Thanks for nothing, Mr Wakeford - you've had your pound of flesh

Christian Wakeford has betrayed Bury South's Jewish community

3 min read

January 26, 2022 08:33

BURY, UNITED KINGDOM â€“ JANUARY 20: Bury South constituency MP Christian Wakeford speaks during a visit by Labourâ€™s Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on January 20, 2022 in Bury, England. The symbolic â€˜Red Wallâ€™ visit comes a day after Bury South constituency MP Christian Wakeford, who was elected for the Tories in 2019, defected to Labour amid a growing row over the series of rule-breaking social gatherings held at Number 10. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

There's a problem with discussing 'Jewface' - no-one can agree what Jews look like

‘Of course, you’re not Jewish, are you?’

3 min read

January 13, 2022 13:36

There's a problem with discussing 'Jewface' - no-one can agree what Jews look like

Meet the Jewish Joe Wicks

Swap fress-ups for press-ups, with the help of Yoel Levy

4 min read

January 6, 2022 09:50

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We won't have Neighbours soon, but we will still have the Jewish cul-de-sac

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