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tikkun olam

How a Mitford sister came to hear about tikkun olam

The Hebrew phrase was namechecked in a recent TV drama

3 min read

Confidants: Nancy Mitford (played by Bessie Carter) in the series Outrageous with her Jewish friend Joss (Will Attenborough)

Vast majority of United Synagogue members feel a connection to Israel (Photo: Getty Images)

Overwhelming majority of United Synagogue members are Zionists, says survey

2 min read

Tibor Weitzen, 78, was affectionately known as "the lollipop man" because he regularly gave out sweets to children in synagogue (Photo: Chabad)

Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim ‘refills family’s hearts with joy’

1 min read

The philanthropist Sigrid Rausing receiving an award from the international Physicians for Human Rights in 2017 (Photo: Getty)

Leading philanthropist cuts off groups over apparent support for October 7

2 min read

Number of British Jews moving to Israel up by 16 per cent, new figures reveal

Rise in antisemitism and economy may explain numbers making aliyah in 2025

2 min read

December 31, 2025 12:29

Promoting Israel: an Aliyah Day event in London (Photo: Omri Dagan)

Orthodox and Progressive leaders shine light on unity during Chanukah

There were a number of candle-lighting ceremonies attended by heads of the different denominations during the festival

1 min read

December 24, 2025 16:34

Rabbi Josh Levy (left) and the Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis at Wembley (Photo: Maccabi GB)

Jews do have long-term future in UK – but more must be done to protect community, says Chief Rabbi

Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaks to the JC on his return from visit to Sydney attack survivors amid rising concern over antisemitic terror

4 min read

December 24, 2025 11:28

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis (Photo by Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Beit Shvidler withdraws new entry rules plan after parental protest

The policy set out modest dress rules for women and would have required men to attend services at least six times a week at a local synagogue

2 min read

December 22, 2025 10:19

How to make a golem? Take a class at Limmud

Rabbi Shawna and Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik have developed their own creative way to explore Jewish tradition

4 min read

December 21, 2025 09:50

Making a golem at a Paper Midrash session

Thank socialism for our Chanukah doughnuts

In modern times the sugary bites have become the most popular food for the Festival of Lights, but the reason might surprise you

2 min read

December 17, 2025 11:26

On everyone's lips: sufganiyot must be one of the most commonly used Hebrew words in the diaspora

Yavneh upgraded to third top comprehensive in Times survey

The school has moved up the rankings on the strength of revised exam figures

1 min read

December 12, 2025 10:04

Yavneh students celebrate another successful year for the school

I will keep on campaigning for Covid justice

Rivka Gottlieb, who lost her father in the early wave of the virus, is one of the activists determined to ensure we are prepared for a future crisis

4 min read

December 11, 2025 17:19

London, UK - 13 June 2023 - The names of those who lost heir lives being read out in front of the COVID 19 Inquiry on it's first day - Rivka Gottlieb is furthest right

Another 100 per cent – Simon Marks excels again in Sats

Pupils at the Hackney primary led the way for Jewish schools in the English and maths tests

1 min read

December 11, 2025 17:17

Every reason to be Sat-isfied: most of the successful Simon Marks year-6 group, 2025

JFS listed as top comprehensive in Times survey

Immanuel College was listed as best performing Jewish school overall in annual Parent Power table

2 min read

December 5, 2025 12:44

Front-runners: JFS sixth-form students (Facebook)

Charity Commission extends inquiry into Orthodox charities

The watchdog is investigating the cashing of cheques worth more than £20 million

1 min read

December 4, 2025 16:04

Why secular Israelis are turning to Talmud

Rabbi Ayala Deckel teaches classic Jewish texts beyond the confines of the traditional yeshivah

4 min read

December 2, 2025 10:07

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How a Mitford sister came to hear about tikkun olam

Overwhelming majority of United Synagogue members are Zionists, says survey

Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim ‘refills family’s hearts with joy’

Leading philanthropist cuts off groups over apparent support for October 7

More from Simon Rocker

Number of British Jews moving to Israel up by 16 per cent, new figures reveal

Orthodox and Progressive leaders shine light on unity during Chanukah

Jews do have long-term future in UK – but more must be done to protect community, says Chief Rabbi

Beit Shvidler withdraws new entry rules plan after parental protest

How to make a golem? Take a class at Limmud

Thank socialism for our Chanukah doughnuts

Yavneh upgraded to third top comprehensive in Times survey

I will keep on campaigning for Covid justice

Another 100 per cent – Simon Marks excels again in Sats

JFS listed as top comprehensive in Times survey

Charity Commission extends inquiry into Orthodox charities

Why secular Israelis are turning to Talmud