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Aleks Phillips

Aleks Phillips

Aleks Phillips was a JC reporter

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Chief Rabbi says he cannot intervene in Brighton burial dispute, despite leaders' plea

Community heads claim there have been 'unfortunate' incidents at funerals since 'resignation' of Jewish undertaker following a fall-out with shul

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Chief Rabbi says he cannot intervene in Brighton burial dispute, despite leaders' plea

Chief Rabbi declines plea to intervene in dispute over Brighton burials

Chief Rabbi declines plea to intervene in dispute over Brighton burials

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Trump wins by a whisker — at least in Wales

Trump wins by a whisker — at least in Wales

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Police investigate claims of North London shuls breaching lockdown

Police investigate claims of North London shuls breaching lockdown

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Philanthropist and former JC chair Peter Levy OBE dies

One-time Sunday Times Rich List entry served as patron for many communal organisations

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November 18, 2020 10:50

Philanthropist and former JC chair Peter Levy OBE dies

Football agent and media personality Eric Hall dies aged 73

The East Ender was known for his use of Yiddish words and ‘monster, monster’ catchphrase

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November 17, 2020 16:41

Football agent and media personality Eric Hall dies aged 73

Religion is the ‘final frontier for prejudice’, says new diversity report

Survey by Cambridge University’s Woolf Institute finds all religious groups largely uncomfortable with idea of a close relative marrying out

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November 17, 2020 11:15

Religion is the ‘final frontier for prejudice’, says new diversity report

United Synagogue offers members Kaddish pairings during lockdown

Mourners can have Kaddish said in their stead by a volunteer in a country where shuls are open

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November 13, 2020 11:23

United Synagogue offers members Kaddish pairings during lockdown

Greek newspaper likens Pfizer’s Jewish chief to Josef Mengele

Comparison with Nazi war criminal was used to promote a conspiracy theory about coronavirus vaccine

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November 13, 2020 09:58

Greek newspaper likens Pfizer’s Jewish chief to Josef Mengele

Mersey minister's future uncertain after fall-out with shul over 'don't fast' comments

Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation's Rabbi Ariel Abel had questioned the wisdom of fasting on Yom Kippur during the pandemic

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November 12, 2020 12:12

Mersey minister's future uncertain after fall-out with shul over 'don't fast' comments

Strike by Sage care home staff over pay averted as management agrees to Acas discussions

Staff member says: 'To be underpaid for the job that we do — you can’t even comprehend the way that makes you feel'. Management says rates are in line with industry

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November 12, 2020 11:28

Strike by Sage care home staff over pay averted as management agrees to Acas discussions

Prince Charles donates to Peres Centre for Peace

Undisclosed sum is first to be made to an Israeli non-profit by a member of the Royal Family

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November 12, 2020 09:29

Prince Charles donates to Peres Centre for Peace

Westcliff Charedim reveal plans for a synagogue on warehouse site

Proposals submitted to the local authority include the provision of a mikveh

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November 11, 2020 15:09

Westcliff Charedim reveal plans for a synagogue on warehouse site

European synagogues keep lights on to mark 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Prime minister Boris Johnson said ‘we will never let the lights go out’

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November 10, 2020 09:39

European synagogues keep lights on to mark 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht

'A sad day for Bournemouth' as welfare home announces closure

Covid crisis and occupancy issues lead to decision to shut Hannah Levy House at the end of January

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November 10, 2020 09:28

'A sad day for Bournemouth' as welfare home announces closure

Cambridge University adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Institution had previously claimed antisemitic behaviour was covered by its Rules of Behaviour

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November 9, 2020 16:01

Cambridge University adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

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