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South Hampstead 'redesigns concept of a synagogue' in multi-million pound rebuild

Ambitious project reflects view that modern shul-goers don’t want space for a huge service, but somewhere flexible to 'accommodate different demands'

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South Hampstead 'redesigns concept of a synagogue' in multi-million pound rebuild

The nursery duo with a winning touch

The nursery duo with a winning touch

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Lords back new relationships and sex education policy

Lords back new relationships and sex education policy

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Why Moses played the oboe at the Exodus

Why Moses played the oboe at the Exodus

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Northern split on kashrus as dayan launches rival beth din

Manchester Beth Din cedes control to shul rabbis after new authority is established

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April 17, 2019 15:58

Northern split on kashrus as dayan launches rival beth din

Four fire engines rush to Stamford Hill school

Twenty-five firefighters were at the location in Bethune Road

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April 17, 2019 13:45

Four fire engines rush to Stamford Hill school

Climate change protest Seder planned in London

Extinction Rebellion Jews say it is a religious duty to care for the planet

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April 16, 2019 16:37

Climate change protest Seder planned in London

Will the Charedi community adopt a 'bolder defence' against the LGBT teaching guidelines?

The debate over how and when children will be taught about same-sex relationships will continue regardless of what happens in parliament next week, writes Simon Rocker

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April 15, 2019 14:26

Will the Charedi community adopt a 'bolder defence' against the LGBT teaching guidelines?

Edgware school transformed by head restores Ofsted rating to good

Inspectors find Beit Shvidler is led with 'passion and purpose'

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April 15, 2019 13:51

Edgware school transformed by head restores Ofsted rating to good

Ofsted backs increase in capacity for strictly Orthodox boys' school

Age limit rise for the Menorah Grammar is also supported

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April 15, 2019 12:56

Ofsted backs increase in capacity for strictly Orthodox boys' school

School 'did not follow protocol' over inspection

North Cheshire Jewish Primary School should have consulted Pikuach, Ofsted said

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April 12, 2019 15:59

School 'did not follow protocol' over inspection

JFS chooses new venue for Israel scheme

Refreshed programme promises strong grounding in Israeli history and culture

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April 12, 2019 15:50

JFS chooses new venue for Israel scheme

Ofsted warns about risks to children being taught in unregistered schools

Education watchdog said it had investigated more than 500 cases in three years

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April 12, 2019 09:11

Ofsted warns about risks to children being taught in unregistered schools

Strictly Orthodox North London school is still failing - despite teaching pupils about Christmas

Ofsted finds Beis Ruchel d’Satmar still does not 'actively promote mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs'

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April 11, 2019 15:10

Strictly Orthodox North London school is still failing - despite teaching pupils about Christmas

Call to visit Tunisia's island synagogue

René Trabelsi says the historic Lag Ba’Omer pilgrimage to the El Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba will be held next month

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April 11, 2019 12:08

Rabbi Elia (left) and René Trabelsi, Tunisia’s minister for tourism at the time, in Maida Vale in 2019

Fledgling steps in the Emirates to acknowledge religious diversity

At a reception in London, the UAE embraces its non-Muslim minorities — including Jews

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April 11, 2019 12:08

Fledgling steps in the Emirates to acknowledge religious diversity

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