Simon Rocker

Kosher monster: the return of the golem

We take a look at the legend behind Dan Brown’s new thriller

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October 26, 2025 10:13

Joshua Abarbanel's sculpture of the Golem in a 2016 exhibition at the Jewish Museum Berlin (photo: Getty Images)

Boutique Immanuel aims to bring out the best

The school’s new headteacher and director of education explain their ambitions for the college as it faces the challenge of new VAT charges

5 min read

October 10, 2025 14:55

Boutique Immanuel aims to bring out the best

Meet the ‘Zoo Rabbi’ on a mission to explain Judaism through wildlife

Natan Slifkin’s passion for the natural world – and its biblical depictions – has led to a unique career

6 min read

October 9, 2025 14:20

Meet the ‘Zoo Rabbi’ on a mission to explain Judaism through wildlife

Safety fears among British Jews leapt after October 7 Hamas attack, new data reveals

There has been 300 per cent increase in the numbers feeling insecure over two years, according to a survey in summer

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October 3, 2025 08:42

On duty: one of the many CST volunteers who protect Jewish community institutions and events

United Synagogue to poll its members on Israel

British Jewry’s largest synagogue membership body said it wants to better understand what congregants think

1 min read

September 29, 2025 14:34

Mill Hill United Synagogue marking Israel's Days of Remembrance and Independence

Outstanding Gesher celebrates hat-trick of Ofsted successes

The special school has again received top marks from Ofsted

1 min read

September 29, 2025 11:15

Outstanding Gesher celebrates hat-trick of Ofsted successes

Lack of post-war plan for Gaza risks undermining military gains, report warns

The annual Jewish People Policy Institute report takes a closer look at within Israel social cohesion, Israeli-diaspora ties and US-Israel relations

2 min read

September 28, 2025 12:49

Gaza City, facing a renewed assault by Israel's army (photo:Getty Images)

Set by Israeli DJ Roi Perez cancelled after Gaza mob points out he is… Israeli

Perez had been due to appear at an East London club night next month

1 min read

September 28, 2025 11:53

DJ Roi Perez (Image: Roi Perez Instagram)

Succot observed by one in two UK Jews, survey finds

Celebration of the harvest festival is an indicator of ‘stronger Jewish identity’ in the community

1 min read

September 26, 2025 14:13

Toasting Tabernacles: celebrating in a succah

New group aims to give Torah ethics a voice in communal debate

The Jewish Ethics Project has been launched by a group of Orthodox synagogue members

1 min read

September 25, 2025 11:10

Championing ethics: Daniel Greenberg (photo: Jon Nguyen)

Nancy Reuben becomes first state Sephardi school

Impact of VAT on fees prompted move into the state sector

1 min read

September 22, 2025 10:46

Lords hear pleas to exempt yeshivot from new school regulations

But concerns about their education is also voiced by peers in debate on new Bill

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September 22, 2025 10:10

Lord Lucas (in grey suit) visits protest against School's Bill in Westminster staged by the Rabbinical Committee of the Traditional Charedi Community

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