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Holocaust Survivors' Centre

Survivors voice their concern over the rise of antisemitism

Holocaust survivors reflect on the October 7 effect

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Harry Olmer

The library at Sinai primary

Sinai in top three per cent of schools nationally for teaching reading

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Olivia Jane Frank

Trans Mossad spy who helped track down the Munich terrorists is laid to rest

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President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, shakes hands with His Majesty the King (Credit: Board of Deputies)

JLC plans to remove Board of Deputies’ special status on its trustee body

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Third candidate announces bid for Board of Deputies presidency

Former senior vice-president Sheila Gewolb says she has the experience to be ‘the face of the Board’

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January 21, 2024 15:02

Sheila Gewolb

The mystical Seder with roots in Israel

Tu Bishvat, The New Year for Trees, which falls next Thursday, offers plenty of scope for creative celebration,

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January 21, 2024 09:30

it is traditional to eat 15 fruits on Tu Bishvat (Unsplash.com)

Second candidate for Board of Deputies presidency declares

Vice-president Amanda Bowman has announced she will stand

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January 18, 2024 08:58

Second candidate for Board of Deputies presidency declares

More than 100 Israeli children taken into Jewish schools in the UK

A report has found that the children have had to adjust to ‘alien’ educational practices

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January 17, 2024 09:23

Helping young Israelis: a half-term camp arranged at Alma Primary School

Yavneh College loses outstanding rank but sixth form retains highest Ofsted grade

Headteacher of Orthodox academy says there is much to be ‘proud of’ as school rated good

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January 15, 2024 12:06

Yavneh College, whose motto Olam Chesed Yiboneh, A World Built on Kindness

Let’s talk schools: how will new Ofsted boss respond to clamour for reform?

The Charedi community in particular will be keeping a close eye on what the inspection service does next

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January 12, 2024 10:28

Ofsted's new chief inspector: Sir Martyn Oliver

Hasmo girls earn top marks for Jewish studies

Inspectors rate the Orthodox secondary school’s religious programme as outstanding in all areas

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January 11, 2024 17:35

Centre of excellence; studying at Hasmonean Girls

Census uncovers increase in British secular Jews

But the vast majority of the community still identify as religious, writes Simon Rocker

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January 11, 2024 15:32

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Protestors wear flags of Israel on their backs as they march 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)

Ivrit a strength at outstanding Simon Marks

Other schools could learn about teaching the language from the Hackney primary, inspectors say

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January 11, 2024 15:02

Simon Marks Primary in Stoke Newington

Meet the trailblazer who was the UK’s first woman rabbi

Jackie Tabick overcame prejudice to be accepted and changed the face of the British Jewish community

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January 11, 2024 12:34

Rabbi Jackie Tabick (Photo: Gary Manhine)

Menorah Foundation’s outstanding Jewish studies praised for creativity

’Exciting’ programme attracts increased Sunday morning attendance

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January 11, 2024 12:03

Playground mural at Menorah Foundation School

Charedi campaigner warns against moves to register children not in school

MP wants local councils to keep list of children taught at home, in yeshivot or other out-of-school establishments

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January 10, 2024 17:15

UK Charedim protest against the Schools Bill - which advanced plans to regulate yeshivot - in Westminister, June 2022

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