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Previously inadequate Charedi school upgraded by Ofsted

Ofsted recognises progress at Beis Medrash Elyon but school still falls foul of requirements to teach about LGBT identity

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Beis Medrash Elyon, in Hendon

New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’

New Board president says British Jewry is ‘at inflection point’

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A school that values 'diversity, inclusivity, and kindness': Leeds Jewish Free

Leeds Jewish Free School still in Ofsted’s good books

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2WMCYE1 London, UK. 25 February, 2024. Jewish group Na'amod, joined by allies, hold a 'Rally for Rafah' in London's Soho Square. An estimated 1.5 million Gazan's have sought refuge in Rafah from Israeli bombardment elsewhere in the besieged territory and the Israeli government is now threatening a ground offensive there. The rally condemned the killing and called for ceasefire in Gaza, a deal for the release of hostages and an end to the siege of Gaza. Credit: Ron Fassbender/Alamy Live News

Radical Jewish group urges community to boycott Board of Deputies

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Progressive rabbis call on Israel to halt Rafah attack

The rabbis say they are ‘deeply concerned for the fate of the 133 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza’

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May 14, 2024 10:26

Rabbi Jackie Tabick was one of the signatories to the letter (Photo: Gary Manhine)

Voting figures reveal Board presidential election was a tight contest

Incoming president Phil Rosenberg was ahead at the first stage but it took a second count to secure his victory

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May 13, 2024 14:40

Board of Deputies newly elected officers: (from left), Ben Crowne, Andrew Gilbert, Phil Rosenberg, Adrian Cohen, Jeremy Michelson

Phil Rosenberg elected new president of Board of Deputies

Adrian Cohen will be senior vice-president for the next three years

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May 12, 2024 16:32

Phil Rosenberg would become the youngest ever president of the Board of Deputies if elected (Photo: Board of Deputies)

‘A brilliant year’ says Eden head after Ofsted inspection

The cross-communal primary continues to be ranked as a good school

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May 10, 2024 12:30

Eden pupils 'discuss ideas and share their thoughts'

The less than holy king who erected Judaism’s most sacred monument

King Herod was no darling of the rabbis but he was responsible for the Western Wall

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May 10, 2024 09:37

Blessing of the Cohanim at the Western Wall in Jerusalem over Pesach (Getty Images)

BBC’s Israel-Gaza coverage criticised by Board presidential candidates

Contenders discussed setting up a media response team to address misinformation

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May 9, 2024 17:05

Protesters demonstrating against Hamas's sexual violence hold placards outside the BBC headquarters in February (Credit: Getty Images)

Rabbinic couple who turned around a shul are stepping down after 40 years

Rabbi Shlomo and Rebbetzin Dr Lynndy Levin created a ‘warm, non-judgmental’ community at South Hampstead Synagogue

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May 9, 2024 11:06

Rabbi Shlomo Levin and Rebbetzin Dr Lynndy Levin are stepping down from the helm of South Hampstead Synagogue after 40 years (Photo: Robert Bray)

Board presidential candidates debate the ‘Islamicisation of British politics’

All agreed that interfaith dialogue should continue to be pursued

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May 8, 2024 16:18

Board presidential candidates debate the ‘Islamicisation of British politics’

Jewish school with Muslim majority ranked outstanding for Jewish studies

King David Birmingham’s young stars shine for Pikuach

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May 7, 2024 16:17

King David Birmingham's school sign

Independent Jewish Day School rated outstanding for religious studies

‘You can feel how special it is, the moment you walk through the door’

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May 7, 2024 12:52

Independent Jewish Day School pupils in front of welcome mural

Charedi schools look forward to major boost over plans to remove entry cap

Faith free schools can only choose half their pupils on the basis of religion – but the government is proposing to remove the cap

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May 7, 2024 10:52

Pupils at Lubavitch Senior Girls, a faith school in Stamford Hill

Let’s Talk Schools: what lies behind the yellow star protests?

A bill to register children out of school is seen as a threat to Strictly Orthodox yeshivot

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May 5, 2024 10:19

Protest against out-of-school register bill in Westminser

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