Eli L reflects on how Jewish culture turns trauma into ritualised food, exploring darkly humorous and symbolic ways to commemorate the events of October 7 through culinary traditions.

Sam M takes us on a slow-cooked journey through cholent’s history, diaspora, and divisive charm - proving that this “hot and slow” stew is worth bean patient for.

Lauren reflects on how joining FZY became a defining leap of faith, shaping her identity, leadership, and sense of belonging through years of transformative experiences and community.

Welcome to the first ever episode of our new podcast: What the FZWHY? with our amazing hosts, FZY’s very own Charlotte and Lauren!

This week features special guest Sam M. Join the three of them as they discuss all things FZY.

Adam K walks us through his recent experience of Bogsem in Budapest and how just four days of an FZY trip gave him an entirely new outlook.

Read up on what the editor has to say about our Bogrim’s recent Bogsem trip to Budapest.

This is the second episode of our series in collaboration with opinionated.jew; Uriah keeps us up to date with news you might have missed recently.

FZY alumna Suzi Zeffman revisits the movement that shaped her teenage years — and her life beyond them.

Series Review: Our current Mazkir, Aidan Lester, shares his thoughts on the 2022 Netflix Series ‘Mo’.

Uriah keeps us updated with what you’ve missed over the past couple of weeks…

Gabs embarks on her exciting adventure that is the 2026 London Marathon and shares her story with our FZY members.

Anya, Young Zionist Editor, celebrates the Jewish penicillin that cures everything from heartbreak to Freshers’ Flu.

Book Review: Joely Spevick shares her insights on Antonia Fraser’s ‘Our Israeli Diary, 1978’.

Josh Z recounts his time in Israel during the war, and the complex emotions of solidarity, grief, and questioning.

Shai Portnoy confronts the world’s apathy towards antisemitism, from Kanye West to the silent West.

Joely Spevick shares her experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest arts and performance festival, highlighting Jewish performers’ cancellations and their resilience.

After another deadly attack on British Jews, the silence speaks volumes. Charlie Burton contemplates the recent Manchester attack on a Synagogue during the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Former Mazkira shares a poem reflecting on faith, fear, and finding home as a Jew in today’s world.

From archive pages to digital spaces, the Young Zionist is reimagined — for members, by members

As Theo Silverbeck makes Aliyah, he reflects on the community, growth, and lifelong impact of his time in FZY.