Barry Toberman

Barry Toberman was the associate editor (community and news features) of the Jewish Chronicle until 2023.

Latest from Barry Toberman

North London care home to close because of 'financial consequences of the pandemic'

Jewish Choice says it cannot afford to continue operating below capacity at its Wembley premises

1 min read

North London care home to close because of 'financial consequences of the pandemic'

Reform shul in line to become Covid vaccination centre

1 min read

UK landmarks to light up for Holocaust Memorial Day as Premier League stars promote 'national moment'

1 min read

More United shuls shut their doors: Only nine still holding in-person services in London area

1 min read

Forty-three UK Jewish deaths from coronavirus in a week

Board of Deputies says the number is the highest since mid-April

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January 12, 2021 11:52

Forty-three UK Jewish deaths from coronavirus in a week

Zack is cooking up a storm for Junior Bake Off

Challah is a speciality of contestant in new series of Channel 4 show

1 min read

January 8, 2021 15:21

STRICT EMBARGO OF 0001 HOURS 5th JANUARY 2021, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW...Heat A. Zack.

Support efforts ramped up for vulnerable

Synagogues, welfare and mental health groups expanding their assistance

3 min read

January 8, 2021 14:23

Sorry we're closed sign at shop entrance in London - Closed cafe due to coronavirus pandemic - background image about closed shops and restaurants in the city

Joy and hope as Covid vaccine finally reaches care homes

'It’s far better than having an illness and takes away all that terrible worry,' says 97-year-old as she is among the first vaccinated

2 min read

January 7, 2021 11:37

Joy and hope as Covid vaccine finally reaches care homes

United Synagogue: 'We'll support shuls to remain open during lockdown'

US says no one should feel pressured to attend a minyan. And it will also back shuls which decide to close

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January 4, 2021 23:49

United Synagogue: 'We'll support shuls to remain open during lockdown'

Year in review: 2020 was not all about Covid-19

It has been easy to forget, but there were many notable communal events that took place in-person during the first three months of the year

11 min read

December 30, 2020 12:39

Year in review: 2020 was not all about Covid-19

How the pandemic has radically reshaped all areas of communal life for UK Jews

Barry Toberman looks back on a year of change for the community

8 min read

December 22, 2020 11:08

Senior couple on their seventies wearing a protective face mask standing by the window and watching a young woman delivering a basket with groceries in times of COVID-19, she is wearing mask and gloves.

Jewish Care staff are among first to get Covid vaccinations

Charity is launching campaign to encourage employees, residents and relatives to get vaccinated as soon as the opportunity arises. Other welfare chiefs prepare for roll-out

2 min read

December 10, 2020 12:03

Jewish Care staff are among first to get Covid vaccinations

Revealed: The devastating impact of pandemic on UK Jews' health and wealth

Work Avenue survey of employees and business bosses finds half are both worse off financially and suffering mental health issues

2 min read

December 10, 2020 11:24

Revealed: The devastating impact of pandemic on UK Jews' health and wealth

Rabbi Plancey is back as Hertsmere's Mayor

Emeritus Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue minister begins second term following the death of previous incumbent

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November 19, 2020 12:00

Rabbi Plancey is back as Hertsmere's Mayor

Keir Starmer does Mitzvah Day, joining synagogue's food collection

Labour leader participates in a busy programme at South Hampstead shul, saying the day's Jewish values are 'more important than ever' during pandemic

1 min read

November 15, 2020 15:16

Keir Starmer does Mitzvah Day, joining synagogue's food collection

Stars come out for Norwood's virtual dinner - and more than 5,000 guests

Jonathan Ross, Craig David, Michael McIntyre and Lewis Capaldi among celebrities appearing at digital event marking charity's 225th anniversary

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November 10, 2020 10:56

Stars come out for Norwood's virtual dinner - and more than 5,000 guests

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Barry Toberman

Latest from Barry Toberman

North London care home to close because of 'financial consequences of the pandemic'

Reform shul in line to become Covid vaccination centre

UK landmarks to light up for Holocaust Memorial Day as Premier League stars promote 'national moment'

More United shuls shut their doors: Only nine still holding in-person services in London area

More from Barry Toberman

Forty-three UK Jewish deaths from coronavirus in a week

Zack is cooking up a storm for Junior Bake Off

Support efforts ramped up for vulnerable

Joy and hope as Covid vaccine finally reaches care homes

United Synagogue: 'We'll support shuls to remain open during lockdown'

Year in review: 2020 was not all about Covid-19

How the pandemic has radically reshaped all areas of communal life for UK Jews

Jewish Care staff are among first to get Covid vaccinations

Revealed: The devastating impact of pandemic on UK Jews' health and wealth

Rabbi Plancey is back as Hertsmere's Mayor

Keir Starmer does Mitzvah Day, joining synagogue's food collection

Stars come out for Norwood's virtual dinner - and more than 5,000 guests