Rosa Doherty

Rosa Doherty is social affairs correspondent for the Jewish Chronicle

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Newly-weds’ name has a real ring to it

The newly-weds felt it was a suitable way of honouring the memory of Lara’s late mother

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Old master who became acclaimed artist in his 90s

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Gove speaks out on hate

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Israeli poetry helps Lena Dunham find her Judaism

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Donald Zec to auction his art

Zec was also a talented artist and some of his work is being exhibited and auctioned for charity

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September 29, 2017 14:13

Ex-university vice-chancellor dies aged 81

Professor Gerald Bernbaum passed away on September 16 after suffering from cancer

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September 28, 2017 14:28

Ex-university vice-chancellor dies aged 81

What does it take to be a foster family?

Local authorities have warned of a severe shortage of Jewish homes for foster children. Rosa Doherty met two families who have opened their hearts and homes.

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September 28, 2017 13:41

What does it take to be a foster family?

Mum’s 'Hats of Faith' book gives children head start

Ms Cohan's book explains religious headgear for young children.

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September 20, 2017 12:07

Mum’s 'Hats of Faith' book gives children head start

No wonder Gal is influential

The Israeli actress and model was named alongside Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, a human rights NGO in Geneva, Switzerland.

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September 19, 2017 13:31

Crisis appeal over Jewish foster home shortage

A spokesperson for Barnet Council said the borough had only “six Jewish fostering households”

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September 19, 2017 12:49

Crisis appeal over Jewish foster home shortage

Conviction led to poetry prize

The Brighton based artist said he wrote the work during his time on probation for “a minor shoplifting offence”

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September 18, 2017 18:10

The one with the multi-generational appeal

Friends is the TV show that works for all ages according to our writers

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September 18, 2017 14:35

The one with the multi-generational appeal

Grandfather, 74, to join family’s charity skydive

“I must admit I was a bit surprised but really pleased,” said Deborah Judah, who has stage four bowel cancer. “It means we have three generations jumping together.

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September 18, 2017 14:07