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Chief Rabbi condemns ‘shameful’ Church of England Israel motion

Archbishop of Canterbury says that to ‘hear’ Palestinian Christian document that accuses Israel of genocide does not mean the Church agrees with everything in it

5 min read

The archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, speaking at the Synod debate on Kairos II (Church of England/Sam Atkin)

Spreading the word; Rabbi David Steinberg, co-founder of TheTorah.com

The ex-Aish rabbi who opened up a universe of knowledge

4 min read

Dame Sarah Mullally, the archbishop of Canterbury, addresses the Church of England General Synod at The Church House on February 10, 2026 (Getty Images)

Church of England leaders support ‘engagement’ with Israel ‘genocide’ document despite Chief Rabbi’s warning

3 min read

Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Matt Jukes meets Jewish community representatives in Golders Green (Met Police)

‘A serious commitment’: A day with the new police patrols taking to the streets of Golders Green and Stamford Hill

2 min read

Government confirms RE to become part of the national curriculum

’Cautious’ welcome for move from group representing Jewish RE educators

1 min read

July 7, 2026 15:37

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally addressing primary school children earlier this year during her pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral along the Becket Way (Getty Images)

Chief Rabbi warns ‘genocide’ document due to be discussed by Church of England Synod will ‘harm peace’

Kairos Palestine text brands Israel a ‘colonial settler entity’ and criticises Abrahams Accords

5 min read

July 7, 2026 14:32

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally (front left) addresses Church of England General Synod earlier this year (Getty)

New programme to help UK teachers tackle antisemitism to launch in November

The Tackling Antisemitism in Education initiative is supported by the Department for Education

1 min read

July 7, 2026 12:56

Baroness Berger at the launch of the Tackling Antisemitism in Education programme (photo: Jonathan Perugia)

Israel under an ethical spotlight

We meet Rav Mosheh Lichtenstein, the keynote speaker at an Orthodox conference in London next weekend

4 min read

July 3, 2026 11:41

A question of ethics: Rav Mosheh Lichtenstein (left) with Rabbi Michael Pollak and Dayan Eliezer Zobin at Ner Israel last month

Bevis Marks launches initiative to safeguard its historic setting

Synagogue wants to prevent the threat of tall buildings being erected the area

2 min read

July 1, 2026 15:08

The entrance to Bevis Marks (Photo: Blake Ezra)

Gateshead welcomes its new Rav

Rav Yisroel Mantel has been inaugurated in his new role as head of the north-east Charedi community

1 min read

July 1, 2026 11:33

Welcome: Gateshead greets its new leader Rav Yisroel Mantel (right). Furthest left is head of the yeshivah Rabbi Avrohom Gurwicz

Israel needs to reflect the values of Progressive Judaism, MK says

180 delegates from around the Jewish world gathered in London for the centenary of the World Union of Progressive Judaism

3 min read

June 30, 2026 12:56

Rabbi Gilad Kariv gives the keynote at the WUPJ centenary conference

Fifty years of Jewish social action

HIAS+JCORE started half a century ago in a bedsit in Leeds

4 min read

June 24, 2026 16:51

Dr Edie Friedman and Rabbi David Mason (Photo: HIAS+JCORE)

Strong Ofsted showing for ‘warm and nurturing’ Manchester school

Early years, behaviour and inclusion are highlighted in Bury and Whitefield’s latest report

1 min read

June 24, 2026 15:51

Prepared well for school: Bury and Whitefield infants

Second Leeds shul backs three-way merger talks

Beth Hamidrash Hagadol has approved talks to discuss unification with two other Orthodox synagogues in the city

1 min read

June 19, 2026 16:04

Etz Chaim (Left) and Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue (Right)

A cocktail of anxiety and hope

Leading Israeli Reform theologian Rabbi Dr Michael Marmur, who is visiting the UK, speaks about the movement’s future and his recent book

5 min read

June 19, 2026 09:58

Joy for Clore Tikva, Alma and King David Manchester at Ivrit spelling bee

Young spelling stars shine at the 10th anniversary contest

3 min read

June 18, 2026 16:51

Spelling stars: winners Roni Itach, Jessica Gilbert and Olivia Rabinovitch with Dalia Wittenberg and Pajes director of education Sharon Radley at the National Hebrew Spelling Bee

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Simon Rocker

Latest from Simon Rocker

Chief Rabbi condemns ‘shameful’ Church of England Israel motion

The ex-Aish rabbi who opened up a universe of knowledge

Church of England leaders support ‘engagement’ with Israel ‘genocide’ document despite Chief Rabbi’s warning

‘A serious commitment’: A day with the new police patrols taking to the streets of Golders Green and Stamford Hill

More from Simon Rocker

Government confirms RE to become part of the national curriculum

Chief Rabbi warns ‘genocide’ document due to be discussed by Church of England Synod will ‘harm peace’

New programme to help UK teachers tackle antisemitism to launch in November

Israel under an ethical spotlight

Bevis Marks launches initiative to safeguard its historic setting

Gateshead welcomes its new Rav

Israel needs to reflect the values of Progressive Judaism, MK says

Fifty years of Jewish social action

Strong Ofsted showing for ‘warm and nurturing’ Manchester school

Second Leeds shul backs three-way merger talks

A cocktail of anxiety and hope

Joy for Clore Tikva, Alma and King David Manchester at Ivrit spelling bee