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UK Jews believe religious freedom has declined, according to new poll

Jews are more likely than Muslims or Christians to see Britain as a Christian country

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King Charles and Queen Camilla attendong a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire, at St Paul's Cathedral earlier this week - British Jews are more likely to recognise the UK's Christian character than other faith groups (photo: Getty Images)

The ‘Little Miss Chasid’ who revolutionised women’s education

The ‘Little Miss Chasid’ who revolutionised women’s education

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Rabbi Chaim Halpern

Trial date set for Rabbi Halpern

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Boys' own: Board of Deputies incoming officer team: (from left), Ben Crowne, Andrew Gilbert, Phil Rosenberg, Adrian Cohen, Jeremy Michelson

New Board president to address lack of female leadership

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London girl comes 7th in International Bible quiz

Hasmonean pupil Noa Swabel reached the finals of the annual contest in Jerusalem

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May 16, 2024 09:34

Bible maven: Noa Swabel answers questions in the finals of the International Bible Quiz

Previously inadequate Charedi school upgraded by Ofsted

Ofsted recognises progress at Beis Medrash Elyon but school still falls foul of requirements to teach about LGBT identity

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May 14, 2024 15:57

Beis Medrash Elyon, in Hendon

New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’

Phil Rosenberg, 38, makes history as the Board’s youngest-ever president and sets out his vision for his term in office

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May 14, 2024 12:20

New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’

Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books

‘I would pick this school every day,’ says pupil

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May 14, 2024 10:42

A school that values 'diversity, inclusivity, and kindness': Leeds Jewish Free

Radical Jewish group urges community to boycott Board of Deputies

Na’amod has accused the Board of a ‘damaging agenda’ on Israel

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May 14, 2024 10:37

2WMCYE1 London, UK. 25 February, 2024. Jewish group Na'amod, joined by allies, hold a 'Rally for Rafah' in London's Soho Square. An estimated 1.5 million Gazan's have sought refuge in Rafah from Israeli bombardment elsewhere in the besieged territory and the Israeli government is now threatening a ground offensive there. The rally condemned the killing and called for ceasefire in Gaza, a deal for the release of hostages and an end to the siege of Gaza. Credit: Ron Fassbender/Alamy Live News

Progressive rabbis call on Israel to halt Rafah attack

The rabbis say they are ‘deeply concerned for the fate of the 133 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza’

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May 14, 2024 10:26

Rabbi Jackie Tabick was one of the signatories to the letter (Photo: Gary Manhine)

Voting figures reveal Board presidential election was a tight contest

Incoming president Phil Rosenberg was ahead at the first stage but it took a second count to secure his victory

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May 13, 2024 14:40

Board of Deputies newly elected officers: (from left), Ben Crowne, Andrew Gilbert, Phil Rosenberg, Adrian Cohen, Jeremy Michelson

Phil Rosenberg elected new president of Board of Deputies

Adrian Cohen will be senior vice-president for the next three years

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May 12, 2024 16:32

Phil Rosenberg would become the youngest ever president of the Board of Deputies if elected (Photo: Board of Deputies)

‘A brilliant year’ says Eden head after Ofsted inspection

The cross-communal primary continues to be ranked as a good school

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May 10, 2024 12:30

Eden pupils 'discuss ideas and share their thoughts'

The less than holy king who erected Judaism’s most sacred monument

King Herod was no darling of the rabbis but he was responsible for the Western Wall

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May 10, 2024 09:37

Blessing of the Cohanim at the Western Wall in Jerusalem over Pesach (Getty Images)

BBC’s Israel-Gaza coverage criticised by Board presidential candidates

Contenders discussed setting up a media response team to address misinformation

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May 9, 2024 17:05

Protesters demonstrating against Hamas's sexual violence hold placards outside the BBC headquarters in February (Credit: Getty Images)

Rabbinic couple who turned around a shul are stepping down after 40 years

Rabbi Shlomo and Rebbetzin Dr Lynndy Levin created a ‘warm, non-judgmental’ community at South Hampstead Synagogue

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May 9, 2024 11:06

Rabbi Shlomo Levin and Rebbetzin Dr Lynndy Levin are stepping down from the helm of South Hampstead Synagogue after 40 years (Photo: Robert Bray)

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