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‘The Board must show leadership’

As the Board of Deputies elects the second ever woman to a leadership role, we talk to Marie van der Zyl and find out what makes her tick

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New Sephardi Beth Din head took part in anti-JW3 campaign

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King Solomon head quits for 'personal reasons'

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Women form majority of Board of Deputies' leadership

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Is there any such thing as European Jewish identity?

European Jewry often seems an afterthought, attracting little interest in the Jewish world other than as a target of rising antisemitism

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May 11, 2018 12:46

Is there any such thing as European Jewish identity?

A schooling in Love Your Neighbour

The Scholar’s Festival at KKS marks a break in the period of semi- mourning between Pesach and Shavuot and Redbridge families are taking full advantage

3 min read

May 11, 2018 12:25

School told to do more on transgender issues

Governors say improvements already under way at Bury and Whitefield after critical Ofsted

2 min read

May 4, 2018 15:38

School told to do more on transgender issues

Race to lead the Board reaches final stages

Simon Rocker quizzes the candidates in the race to become president of the Board

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May 4, 2018 11:27

Race to lead the Board reaches final stages

Wanted: new Charedi leaders

In the clash between the state and the Charedi system, one thing seems clear: Strictly Orthodox leaders are struggling to make the case for their schools, says Simon Rocker

3 min read

May 2, 2018 15:25

Women encouraged to study Talmud with launch of international day of learning

International Women’s Talmud Day will take place on Sunday, May 13

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May 2, 2018 12:07

Women encouraged to study Talmud with launch of international day of learning

Board constitution head tries to explain election row

Board constitution head tries to explain controversy over election procedure for president

2 min read

April 30, 2018 16:11

Board constitution head tries to explain election row

They’re so well read at Rosh Pinah - for 9.6 million minutes

Edgware primary pupils win national contest

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April 30, 2018 12:06

They’re so well read at Rosh Pinah - for 9.6 million minutes

Sajid Javid's Shabbat in shul

The former Communities Secretary addressed the congregation after the end of the Torah and hafarah readings.

1 min read

April 30, 2018 11:13

The sun smiles on new Israel contest

The first Etgar Israel challenge asks participants to create a rap for Prince William, make hummus and answer 100 multiple choice questions in an hour

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April 27, 2018 15:22