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All in the family: father and son become rabbis on the same day

An ordination ceremony for new rabbis and dayanim proves a double celebration for one family

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New rabbis: Michael Gabai (left) and father Yosef Gabai (right), with Sephardi community trustee and Wembley Synagogue member Jack Zelouf (centre)

Sheila Gewolb

Board of Deputies presidential contender calls for social media fight-back

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Good vibrations at Hertsmere Jewish Primary

Ofsted upgrades Hertsmere Jewish Primary

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New Israel Fund launches appeal for Gaza

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Hasmonean Girls’ School head to retire

Katherine Brice will step down after six years of ‘exemplary leadership’

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April 11, 2024 16:04

Hasmonean Girls’ School head to retire

School breached entry rules by asking parents to pay

Broughton Jewish Primary wanted undertaking from applicants to contribute towards religious studies

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April 11, 2024 15:22

Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary

Is talking behind closed doors better than protesting out loud?

The Board of Deputies presidential candidates debate lobbying tactics at the latest hustings

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April 10, 2024 16:41

Board of Deputies hustings; candidates Michael Ziff, Amanda Bowman, Phil Rosenberg and Sheila Gewolb with (centre) United Synagogue president Michael Goldstein (photo: Richard Verber)

What’s happened to Zionism and Anglo-Jewry?

The proportion of British Jews identifying with Zionism has fallen from 72 to 63 per cent

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April 10, 2024 13:33

A pro-Israel march in London (Photo: Getty Images)

King David Manchester head to step down

John Dalziel will be leaving after three years in charge of the Orthodox school

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April 10, 2024 08:56

King David High Manchester (from school video)

Finchley members say yes to the Birnbaums

Congregation votes to accept appointment of new senior rabbinic couple

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April 9, 2024 17:27

Finchley bound: Rabbi Yoni Birnbaum

Revamped Zionist Federation will offer forum for dialogue on Israel

Organisation hopes to be active once more after two-year break to sort out finances

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April 9, 2024 16:24

Rabbi Lea Muhlstein, chair of the Zionist Federation and former chair of Arzenu, the world Progressive Zionist movement

UJIA raises £5 million for Israel after October 7

Contributions to emergency appeal will help displaced families in wake of Hamas attack

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April 9, 2024 14:31

Participants on UJIA mission light candles in memory of victims at Nova Festival site (photo: Blake Ezra)

New group of Sacks scholars announced

Applications are also open for separate Sacks fellowship scheme for young professionals

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April 9, 2024 14:20

The current group of Rabbi Sacks fellows with LSJS staff

Rabbi Romain to leave Maidenhead Synagogue after 44 years

He will be concentrating on his new role as convenor of the Reform Beit Din

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April 9, 2024 11:00

Rabbi Jonathan Romain welcomes local MP, then Prime Minister, Theresa May and her husband Philip to Maidenhead Synagogue

Bowman pledges new campaigns to address ‘toxic public culture’

The Board of Deputies vice-president has set out her platform on her campaign website

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April 9, 2024 08:46

Bowman pledges new campaigns to address ‘toxic public culture’

The Orthodox rabbi who plays guitar in shul

Rabbi Yaakov Klein is looking to infuse more Chasidic spirituality into our lives

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April 8, 2024 12:55

Rabbi Yaakov Klein leads a musical selichot at Ohr Yerushalayim, in Manchester (photo: Lawrence Purcell)

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