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I had the snip at the age of 36 so I could marry the love of my life

Comedian and former wrestler Max Olesker on why, despite his Jewish upbringing, he converted to Orthodox Judaism and had a date with a scalpel

7 min read

I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine: Eliana and Max on their wedding day (Credit: Divine Day Photography)

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg (Photo: Masorti Judaism)

Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg: ‘I still have plenty of fight in me for the causes I care about’

4 min read

The Yabloner Rebbe after returning to Kfar Hasidim

The Chasidic rabbi who founded a village in Israel, disappeared and returned

4 min read

Immanuel College in London (Ian Jones)

Teacher loses unfair dismissal claim against Immanuel College over ‘inappropriate messages’ with students

1 min read

Exclusive: Teachers raise alarm after syllabus omits ‘Israel’ from lessons on Judaism

Jewish practitioners must be involved in writing classroom curricula, says teachers’ group

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February 11, 2026 16:21

Children learn about Jewish weddings during a visit to a Jewish Living Experience Exhibition Photo: Board of Deputies)

Immanuel College French teacher sacked over ‘inappropriate messages’ sues for unfair dismissal

Sarah Perlberg admitted she showed ‘poor judgement’ but insists her actions do not amount to gross misconduct

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February 11, 2026 16:20

Immanuel College, in Bushey, Hertfordshire

‘I take that weight on my shoulders’: US’ new president on women, whisky and backing Israel

Saul Taylor wants to create a ‘singles hub’ in West Hampstead and create synagogues fit for the 21st century

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February 10, 2026 10:40

Purveyor of kosher whiskies; Saul Taylor

First Jewish school to receive new-style Ofsted report comes out well

Strictly Orthodox primary, Pardes House, is pleased with its evaluation under ‘challenging’ new framework

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February 4, 2026 13:17

Pardes House Primary

Harlow and Chelmsford unite into new Progressive community

Progressive Judaism leaders hail a second congregational merger in days

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February 4, 2026 11:47

Joining together: Stan Keller, Rabbi Irit Shillor and Jon Kaye

Historic East End shul up for sale at £2 million

Nelson Street is one of the few shuls left in an area that was once the heartland of London Jewish life

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February 3, 2026 15:16

"A fine classic interior": Nelson Street (photo: Acuitus)

Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

Bnei Zion primary in Stamford Hill has been ranked inadequate for nearly 10 years

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February 3, 2026 11:18

Chasidic school failing to comply with bar on new pupils, Ofsted alleges

New anti-racism in sport exhibition launches at Chelsea

The resource is due to go to other football clubs and will be available for schools and shuls

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January 30, 2026 12:14

The exhibition on display at Chelsea Football Club

Elstree Liberal and Radlett Reform vote to unite into single community

Approval for merger follows historic union of national Reform and Liberal movements

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January 30, 2026 10:07

Hertfordshire United: rabbinic and lay leaders of Elstree and Radlett toast their planned partnership with Progressive Judaism heads

RSPCA campaign for compulsory pre-slaughter stunning ‘deeply flawed’, Shechita UK says

The Government is looking at food labelling as part of its new Animal Welfare Strategy

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January 27, 2026 12:18

Shechita UK has called on the RSPCA to withdraw its campaign (Photo: Getty)

Scotland’s only Jewish school is ‘very good’ say inspectors

Calderwood Lodge in Glasgow is praised for its nurturing ethos and inclusive Jewish values

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January 27, 2026 12:02

Benefiting from a nurturing ethos: pupils at Calderwood Lodge in Glasgow (school website)

Why the blues may be God’s favourite music

Eduard Shyfrin has found an unexpected harmony between the blues and the Bible

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January 27, 2026 09:58

Why the blues may be God’s favourite music

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