Lianne Kolirin

Lianne Kolirin is a freelance journalist who has written for The Times, CNN, The Washington Post, Mail Online, Mail on Sunday, the Sunday Express, Daily Express, Grazia, The Jerusalem Post and the Jewish Chronicle. She is a regular contributor, bringing a wealth of experience to our news pages.

Written Content

Factsheet: Haredi Jews

By Lianne Kolirin Who are Haredi Jews?  Strictly Orthodox Jews are often referred to as Haredi, which stems from the Hebrew word hared, meaning to

Factsheet: Purim

By Lianne Kolirin What is Purim? After the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE, the Jews were exiled to Persia, which was then