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Gefiltefest to be revived as part of Limmud Festival

'Smorgasbord' of culinary sessions planned for December event

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Gefiltefest to be revived as part of Limmud Festival

We don’t want LGBT+ students in our schools, leading Charedi rabbi says

We don’t want LGBT+ students in our schools, leading Charedi rabbi says

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Hands up if you have used a tutor, the ‘hidden secret’ of UK education

Hands up if you have used a tutor, the ‘hidden secret’ of UK education

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Michael Gove leads tributes to Barry Marcus on retirement

Michael Gove leads tributes to Barry Marcus on retirement

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Barnet rabbi to quit for West End role

Barry Lerer will succeed the long-serving Barry Marcus at Central

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October 24, 2018 10:40

Barnet rabbi to quit for West End role

Rabbi of largest United congregation goes on unexplained leave

Borehamwood and Elstree minister will be absent for unspecified period

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October 23, 2018 15:35

Rabbi of largest United congregation goes on unexplained leave

Judaica first for British Museum

For the first time, the London-based museum has dedicated an entire exhibition to Judaica

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October 22, 2018 14:21

Judaica first for British Museum

Will there be enough school places in 2019?

New figures project rising applications over the next few years - but a fall in 2022

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October 22, 2018 14:11

Will there be enough school places in 2019?

Charedi rabbis' response to the LGBT+ guidance was the mildest rebuke

The most striking thing is what it does not say, writes Simon Rocker

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October 19, 2018 10:39

Charedi rabbis' response to the LGBT+ guidance was the mildest rebuke

Jewish schools excel in study of GCSE pupils’ progress

Five rank in the top 50 state schools in England for Progress 8 score, reflecting pupils' GCSE performance in terms of their ability when they entered the school

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October 18, 2018 12:57

Jewish schools excel in study of GCSE pupils’ progress

Strictly Orthodox school criticised for refusing to teach about Christmas or evolution

Beis Chinuch Lebonos is labelled inadequate, seven years after it was deemed outstanding

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October 17, 2018 10:04

Strictly Orthodox school criticised for refusing to teach about Christmas or evolution

Decision time for Brighton on Jewish school

Supporters of the project believe it could attract young families to the city

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October 15, 2018 13:51

Decision time for Brighton on Jewish school

New role for women in synagogues

The women's officer post means there will be a female voice present when decisions are made on how to organise services

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October 13, 2018 13:01

New role for women in synagogues

Orthodox rabbi hits out at Mirvis over LGBT+ stance

The Chief Rabbi has emphasised that he is responsible for the well being of LGBT+ pupils

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October 12, 2018 14:08

Orthodox rabbi hits out at Mirvis over LGBT+ stance

Aliyah from UK and Europe slumps

The Jewish Agency says the number of Jews moving to Israel has dropped

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October 12, 2018 11:46

Aliyah from UK and Europe slumps

Charedi leaders dissociate themselves from anti-Board campaign

The Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations tells London Mayor it does not support requests for him to pull out of Board event

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October 11, 2018 16:15

Charedi leaders dissociate themselves from anti-Board campaign

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