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Bnei Akiva

Don't Stop Believin': The Maccabeats do Glee live

By Jennifer Lipman, July 11, 2011

The Maccabeats performed for one night only in London at a concert organised by Bnei Akiva. Watch them take on The Glee smash hit.

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This one time, at summer camp...

By Jennifer Lipman, June 29, 2011

It's that time of year again - the time when thousands of British children and teenagers set off for Jewish summer camps, programmes and tours.

But whether it's a tent in a muddy field, a room at a disused boarding school or a hostel somewhere far flung and exotic, it's probably made it into a Hollywood version already.

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Bnei Akiva recalls inspiring Handler

June 23, 2011

The Chief Rabbi led the tributes to veteran Zionist Arieh Handler, who died in Israel last month, aged 95, at a memorial evening at St John's Wood Synagogue on Sunday.

More than 300 people heard Lord Sacks recall Mr Handler's boyish enthusiasm and inspirational qualities.

He also noted his involvement in seminal events - he was present at the declaration of the state of Israel and assisted i

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BA brings Israel home

June 16, 2011

Bnei Akiva ran a well supported Israel Week, promoting Israel's achievements to the wider community.

More than 200 people celebrated Yom Yerushalayim in London and Manchester with services and guest speakers Rav Ilan Goldman (London) and Rabbi Chaim Kanterovitz (Manchester).

The movement also flew over former Bnei Akiva Israel head Rav Yona Goodman to address north London synagogues and Bnei

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Tributes to Arieh Handler

May 23, 2011

Arieh Handler, the last survivor of those present at the declaration of the state of Israel, died last week at the age of 96.His friends and colleagues have been sharing their memories of him with the JC.

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Arieh Handler: an extraordinary life

By Jennifer Lipman, May 20, 2011

A celebration of the life of Zionist Jewish leader Arieh Handler.

To share your memories of Arieh Handler, email jenniferlipman@thejc.com

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Arieh Handler on the founding of the state of Israel

By Jennifer Lipman, May 20, 2011

"It was a tremendous day" - Arieh Handler, the founder of Bnei Akiva, recalls his experience as a witness to the signing of the declaration of independence in May 1948.

To share your memories of Arieh Handler, email jenniferlipman@thejc.com

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Arieh Handler dies in Israel

By Jennifer Lipman, May 20, 2011

Arieh Handler, the last survivor of those present at the declaration of the state of Israel, has died at the age of 95.

His funeral will be held today in Tel Aviv. There will be shivas in Jerusalem and London.

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A family affair for Bnei Akiva

May 12, 2011

Bnei Akiva ran a Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha'atzmaut event for the whole community on Monday at Finchley Synagogue where the 1,300 guests included Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks and Israeli envoy Ron Prosor.

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'It's worth it for the experience'

February 24, 2011

Mitchell Cohen, a 17-year-old Hasomean pupil from Bushey, is taking Bnei Akiva's Torani scheme and will study at Yeshivat Hakotel for the year.

"I have had a Jewish education my whole life and wanted to take it further," he says. "It's so important before you socialise with the wider world to learn more about Judaism and Israel advocacy. The experience is something I will never get again.

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