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Antisemitism

Unprecedented explosion of Jew-hate in 2023

There were 4,103 recorded incidents – 81 per cent worse than previous high in 2021

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: A protestor wearing a flag of Israel marches against anti-Semitism on November 26, 2023 in London, England. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has sparked a wave of protests across Europe, and heightened concerns over anti-Semitism among Jewish communities. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)
Celebrating Purim in Hackney - Charedim are the most emotionally attached to Israel, according to the new survey ()Getty Images)

How UK Jews do Judaism today

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Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg said he felt compelled to express his concerns about an attack on Rafah (Photo: X)

Leading rabbi voices ‘deep concerns’ over Rafah ground offensive

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The grinning cat, the spiritual tinkerer and the legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs

The grinning cat, the spiritual tinkerer and the legacy of Rabbi Louis Jacobs

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JFS top-performing Jewish school for A-levels

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February 11, 2024 10:28
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British Jews are ‘more attached to Israel’ than US counterparts

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February 8, 2024 06:00
A pro-Israel march in London (Photo: Getty Images)

Intermarriage increase stands out as community travels on twin tracks

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February 8, 2024 06:00
A ultra-Orthodox Jew walks past a synagogue in north London on October 13, 2023. The UK government announced Thursday £3 million ($3.7 million) of extra funding to help protect the Jewish community from anti-Semitic attacks, after a reported 400 percent spike in incidents since Hamas's weekend attacks in Israel. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Steep rise in Jews marrying out as the number of Zionists drops says new survey

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February 8, 2024 06:00
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 11: Members of the Jewish community in Glasgow gather in Buchanan Street where they held a vigil in memory of the those killed in Israel by Hamas militants, on October 11, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. More than 1,200 people were killed in Israel on Saturday when Hamas militants invaded from Gaza and attacked Israeli communities nearby, coupled with a barrage of rockets. The attack spurred an intense bombing campaign by Israel across the Gaza Strip, where hundreds have died, according to Palestinian authorities. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Board treasurer hopes to become next president

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February 7, 2024 15:42
Treasurer of the Board of Deputies Michael Ziff is standing for Board President

Former Masorti chair Clive Sheldon appointed High Court judge

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February 7, 2024 11:29
Former Masorti chair Clive Sheldon appointed High Court judge

Why synagogues are being asked to mark Refugee Shabbat this weekend

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February 1, 2024 15:13
Why synagogues are being asked to mark Refugee Shabbat this weekend

No smoke bombs at Purim please, Orthodox school warns

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February 1, 2024 14:54
No smoke bombs at Purim please, Orthodox school warns

Mia Janin’s father urges community to ‘reflect hard’ on her tragic death

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February 1, 2024 10:31
Mariano Janin and his daughter Mia

Inspectors hail Etz Chaim’s ‘exceptional Jewish atmosphere’

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January 31, 2024 16:28
A blessing on your head at Etz Chaim Primary

Shadow Education Secretary praises ‘wonderful’ Gateways at launch of its new home

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January 31, 2024 10:05
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at Gateways launch (photo: Jeremy Coleman)

Bevis Marks rabbi warns historic synagogue faces fresh threat from developers

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January 29, 2024 17:58
Bevis Marks Synagogue (Photo: Wikipedia)
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