Jessica Elgot

New president of League of Jewish Women

The new president lists her top priority as the organisation's survival over the next 10 years.

Gove: free schools 'can still be totally Jewish'

Jewish parents hoping to set up new schools under the coalition government's flagship education proposals may have to take pupils of different faiths - at the expense of Jewish pupils.

Jewish scholar's library under threat

The Jewish-founded research library, the Warburg Institute, says it is under threat from the University of London - which signed a trust deed in 1944 agreeing to protect the institute.

Jewish charities warn of cuts as donations fall

Jewish charities have been hit by a huge drop in donations this year and may have to make further cuts as local authorities, which use their services, tighten their belts.

Man, 80, confirmed as Jewish

An 80-year-old man who had his Jewish status challenged by the Beth Din, has received a letter confirming he is definitely Jewish.

More power to your elbow: synagogues urged to go solar for cash

CPS to probe judge who acquitted Gaza activists

Be afraid: the Elfins are boycotting Israel

Woodcraft Folk aged nine vote at conference in Ashdown Forest

Genealogy site boosts searches

Porn star passionate about Jews

Porn star Benedict Garrett is learning Hebrew, loves Israel and has a dog called Simcha.

Small talk makes sense in Birmingham

JCoSS is building on a strong foundation

Parents and pupils had their first taste of the JCoSS experience at an induction day.