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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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Will there be enough school places in 2019?

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

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

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Jewish schools excel in study of GCSE pupils’ progress

Jewish schools excel in study of GCSE pupils’ progress

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

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

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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 14:51

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 14:01

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 15:08

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 12:46

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 17:15

Charedi leaders dissociate themselves from anti-Board campaign

Second Lubavitch school rated inadequate

Six Charedi schools receive lowest one grade from Ofsted - although another improves

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October 11, 2018 15:59

Second Lubavitch school rated inadequate

How Jesus found a place at JFS

The origins of Christianity is one new topic in a revamped Jewish studies course

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October 8, 2018 14:09

How Jesus found a place at JFS

Jewish school drops weight loss contest after objections

Staff and parents said it was 'ill-considered given the rise in eating disorders among teenagers'

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October 5, 2018 11:26

Jewish school drops weight loss contest after objections

Ban on new pupils at Chasidic school lifted

Education authorities remove sanctions against Stamford Hill school

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October 4, 2018 09:58

Ban on new pupils at Chasidic school lifted

Transgender woman who grew up in Charedi community welcomes plan to ban conversion therapy

She underwent controversial therapy and says it should be viewed as a 'crime'

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October 3, 2018 10:27

Transgender woman who grew up in Charedi community welcomes plan to ban conversion therapy

Ofsted: Lubavitch school is ‘inadequate’ in all areas

'Many teachers do not have the skills and knowledge needed to teach pupils at greater depth'

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September 28, 2018 12:30

Ofsted: Lubavitch school is ‘inadequate’ in all areas

Bank of England's first succah

England's most august financial institution gets into the tabernacle spirit

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September 28, 2018 11:48

Bank of England's first succah

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